2013 SUNDANCE INSTITUTE MOVIES COVERAGE

Masked Director's COME OUT AND PLAY Set for DVD & Blu-ray Release Tomorrow

Based on Juan José Plans' novel, “El Juego De Los Ninos,” COME OUT AND PLAY is Makinov's directorial debut. The elusive director, who wears a mask on set and refuses to reveal his first and last name... (more...)

Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound to Host 2013-14 Music and Sound Design Labs at Skywalker Ranch

Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound today announced that the Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Labs at Skywalker Sound will take place at Skywalker Ranch in 2013 and 2014 and also announced... (more...)

Sundance Institute & Skywalker Sound Announce New Collaboration

Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound today announced that the Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Labs at Skywalker Sound will take place at Skywalker Ranch in 2013 and 2014 (more...)

Cinedigm Picks Up VISITORS from Godfrey Reggio, Philip Glass, & Jon Kane

Cinedigm (CIDM) has acquired all North American distribution rights to 'VISITORS,' the new film from director Godfrey Reggio, composer Philip Glass and filmmaker Jon Kane. Seven years in the making, V... (more...)

Sundance Institute to Honor Roger Ebert, Ryan Coogler at LA Benefit, 6/5

The third annual Celebrate Sundance Institute Los Angeles Benefit, celebrating artistry and visionary leadership in independent film. This year, the benefit will honor the life and work of beloved jou... (more...)

Monterey Media Acquires THE CITIZEN with Agnes Bruckner

monterey media has completed a deal with production company 3K Pictures for all US and Canada rights to Sam Kadi's debut drama THE CITIZEN starring Agnes Bruckner (BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE, THE WOODS), Kha... (more...)

Photo Flash: SVA's 2013 Dusty Film & Animation Festival and Awards

School of Visual Arts (SVA) announced the winners of its 2013 Dusty Film & Animation Festival and Awards, now in its 24th year, at an awards ceremony held May 7, 2013 at New York City's SVA Theatre (3... (more...)

Sundance Institute Announces 2013 Theatre Lab

Sundance Institute today announced the seven projects selected to participate in the 2013 Theatre Lab, July 8-28 at the Sundance Resort in Utah. Under the supervision of Philip Himberg, Artistic Direc... (more...)

Sundance Institute Selects 13 Projects for Directors and Screenwriters Labs, June 2013

Sundance Institute today announced the 13 projects selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from May 27 through June 27. Under the lea... (more...)

The Film Arcade and Cinedigm Acquire Sundance Award Winner AFTERNOON DELIGHT

The Film Arcade and Cinedigm (CIDM) are proud to announce the acquisition of AFTERNOON DELIGHT, a provocative comedy about sex, marriage and finding yourself again. (more...)

SVA Launches 2013 Dusty Film and Animation Festival Today

Reeves Lehmann, chair of the BFA Film, Video and Animation Department at School of Visual Arts (SVA), presents the 4th Annual Dusty Film & Animation Festival, held in New York City today, May 4 throug... (more...)

STRUCK BY LIGHTENING Among Cinedigm's May Releases

Cinedigm announces May releases including Shane Carruth's Upstream Color, The Rabbi's Cat, Struck By Lightning. All titles are releasing on DVD and Digital Download (more...)

BLING RING to Close 2013 Seattle Film Festival

The Seattle International Film Festival, the largest and most-highly attended festival in the United States, announced today the complete schedule of films and events that will make up the 39th Seattl... (more...)

Sundance London Film and Music Festival Returns to O2 Arena in 2013 and 2014

Robert Redford, Sundance Institute and AEG Europe announced today that following the success of the first-ever Sundance London film and music festival in April 2012, the event will return to the world... (more...)

Tribeca Film Institute Announces Winner of Heineken Affinity Award

Today, Heineken USA, the world's leading international brewer, and the Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) announced the winner of the inaugural Heineken Affinity Award. (more...)

Ava DuVernay Receives Tribeca Film Institute's Inaugural Heineken Affinity Award

Today, Heineken USA and the Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) announced the winner of the inaugural Heineken Affinity Award. The award, given to an African-American filmmaker (age 21 and over) to empower a... (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look - Poster for Lance Edmands Award-Winning Film BLUEBIRD

A poster for the upcoming feature film BLUEBIRD has been revealed. Written and directed by Lance Edmands, the drama stars Amy Morton, John Slattery, Louisa Krause, Emily Meade, Adam Driver, and Margo ... (more...)

Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria & More Among 2013 Tribeca Film Festival Jurors

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors - a diverse group of 42 industry leaders, including award-winning filmmakers, writers, produ... (more...)

Juries Announced For 2013 Tribeca Film Festival and Tribeca Film Institute Programs

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors - a diverse group of 42 industry leaders, including award-winning filmmakers, writers, produ... (more...)

Theaters Nationwide to Host Sneak Peek of Sundance Channel's New Series RECTIFY, 4/16

To celebrate the launch of Sundance Channel's first wholly owned original scripted project, 'Rectify', the network has partnered with Art House Convergence and Sundance Cinemas to offer the public a s... (more...)

SVA to Launch 2013 Dusty Film and Animation Festival, 5/4

Reeves Lehmann, chair of the BFA Film, Video and Animation Department at School of Visual Arts (SVA), announced this week the 24th Annual Dusty Film & Animation Festival will be held in New York City ... (more...)

Tribeca Film Institute Announces Projects for 10th Annual Tribeca All Access Program

The Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) today announced projects selected for the 10th Annual Tribeca All Access (TAA) program. TAA will support each project with an initial $15,000 grant as well as offer y... (more...)

Tiffany Shlain's Documentary CONNECTED Releases on DVD Today

In her feature directorial debut, CONNECTED, internet pioneer and Webby Award founder Tiffany Shlain's love-hate relationship with technology serves as the springboard for a thrilling exploration of m... (more...)

Sundance London Film and Panel Programme Announced

Sundance Institute and The O2 announced today the programme of panels, feature films and short films for the second Sundance London film and music festival, 25-28 April at The O2. Passes and ticket pa... (more...)

Sundance Institute and TED Announce New Collaboration

Sundance Institute and TED today announced the first collaboration between the two organizations, which will jointly award $125,000 for a short documentary film project about the work of Sugata Mitra,... (more...)