The Nashville Film Festival is excited to announce the semifinalists across 8 categories in this year’s Screenwriting Competition. Since 2014, NashFilm’s Screenwriting Competition has championed exceptional stories for film and television, and the visionary voices behind them, from around the world. Congratulations to the 2026 NashFilm Screenwriting Competition semifinalists on this...

(L–R) Nyah B., Nala B., Shannon Elizabeth S., Celia K., Olive G., and Nikki B. attend the Q&A for “Cookie Queens” by Alysa Nahmias, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo by Gabriel Mayberry/Sundance Institute) By Lucy Spicer “I’m just gonna go out on a limb and say that Cookie Queens is […] The post “Cookie Queens” Is Sweet With Substance first appeared on...

After the World Cup where Norway made a splash with its wealth of soccer talent – led by Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard – the Nordic nation will be showcasing some of its biggest film talents at the 54th edition of the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund, running Aug. 22-28.  Out of 84 feature length […]

August is National Water Quality Month — a time to recognize the vital importance of clean water for our health, ecosystems, and communities. At SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival, we believe storytelling has the power to inspire action. This month, we’ve curated a special playlist of prior Wild & Scenic Official Selections that explore […]

The 2026 Sundance Institute Directors Lab fellows in Estes Park, Colorado (Photo by Gabe Rovick) Dear Friends,  This has been an extraordinary year for our artist programs and a powerful reminder of the lasting impact we have supporting artists and bringing the community together.  We celebrated the remarkable achievements of filmmakers whose creative journeys were […] The post...

LOS ANGELES, CA, July 30, 2026 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced the promotion of Trista Schroeder to General Counsel & Chief Operating Officer The post SUNDANCE INSTITUTE NAMES TRISTA SCHROEDER GENERAL COUNSEL & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER first appeared on sundance.org.