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Announcing The 2021 Fellows For The Inaugural Sundance Institute Producers Intensive

We’re thrilled to announce the 10 fellows selected to participate in the inaugural Sundance Institute Producers Intensive, taking place digitally on October 21-22, 2021. Recognizing the immense challenges of creating work during this time and the dearth of existing opportunities for support, the Producers Intensive marks a new collaboration between the Sundance Documentary Film and… Continue reading Announcing The 2021 Fellows For The Inaugural Sundance Institute Producers Intensive

Statement Regarding The Accident On The Set Of ‘Rust’

Statement By SAG-AFTRA Regarding The Accident On The Set Of ‘Rust’ SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher and National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland issued the following statement: “We are devastated by this tragic news. Our hearts go out to the family of Director of Photography Halyna Hutchins who has passed away and to Director Joel Souza who… Continue reading Statement Regarding The Accident On The Set Of ‘Rust’

Academy CEO Dawn Hudson Charts Next Steps Following Building Of Innovative Academy And Success Of Museum Opening

Dawn Hudson, chief executive officer of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, announced today that, after a successful and transformational tenure, this current term will be her last as Academy CEO. “After more than ten years and the incredibly successful opening of our new museum, I’ve decided, when this term concludes, it will… Continue reading Academy CEO Dawn Hudson Charts Next Steps Following Building Of Innovative Academy And Success Of Museum Opening

National Arts Council Fulfills Grant Payment Obligation To The National Arts Festival

The National Arts Festival (NAF) and the National Arts Council (NAC) have reached agreement on the terms of payment for the outstanding funds and costs in their legal dispute, bringing an end to the contestation over the NAC’s attempt to unilaterally amend the terms of the grant contract awarded as part of the Presidential Employment… Continue reading National Arts Council Fulfills Grant Payment Obligation To The National Arts Festival

The Sundance Institute Launches Trans Possibilities Intensive

Six artists selected for inaugural program focused on advancement of transgender storytellers of color The nonprofit Sundance Institute launched today the inaugural Trans Possibilities Intensive, a three-day virtual program focused on advancing transgender storytellers of color and their projects. Six artists have been selected for the Intensive which provides a supportive environment to work on… Continue reading The Sundance Institute Launches Trans Possibilities Intensive