These sixteen writers, selected for their vision and distinctive voices, will form a lifelong community of filmmakers, and were thrilled to see the outcomes of the collaboration between the Lab Fellows and their mentors for years to come.. She participated in the, Gotham Project Market and Film Independents FastTrack. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy 2022 Sundance.org. ho confronted rampant discrimination to become one of the first women in physics and an essential contributor to the theory of relativity. Sundance Collab, a digital community platform, brings a global cohort of working artists together to learn from each other and Sundance Advisors, and connect in a creative space, developing and sharing works in progress. The Fellows were selected from 3,200 submissions to further develop their scripts with the guidance of accomplished advisors, some of whom are alumni of the Screenwriters Lab themselves. Every contribution, however large or small, will make a difference. Through intimate portraits, animated films, immersive installations, and multi-year community based projects, she explores the potential inherent within the creative process to act as a catalyst for social change and interpersonal healing. Pirati, the matriarch of this makeshift family, has her plans to embark on an independent life suddenly derailed when one of her daughters goes missing. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. His work has placed at Los Angeles CineFest, Filmmatic, andAustin Film Festival, among others. (U.S.A.): Haunted by a supernatural force, a Kurdish American man struggles to start a new life with his American fiancee while dealing with the reappearance of his estranged father. Hedeveloped and co-wrote the border comedy Kill Yr Idols (to be directed by Carlos LopezEstrada) and is in pre-production on his feature directorial debut, The Rooster Prince, apersonal story of losing his brother to bipolar. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapib. Sundance Institute announced the 12 projects invited to the 2023 Screenwriters Lab and the 10 projects selected for the Screenwriters Intensive, including filmmakers from the U.S.A. and internationally from the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and Nepal. He is a documentary director of films and various series at Amazon, HBO and CNN. She was a recipient of Sundances 2021 Uprise Grant, one of FilmmakerMagazines 2021 New Faces and had her recent short film The Lights are on, No onesHome distributed by DEDZA Films. Rebin Zangana is a Kurdish American writer from Ohio. Caledonia Curry (Director) and Meagan Brothers (Writer) with Sibylant Sisters, Silent Snake Magic (U.S.A): Growing up with an absentee witch for a mother, the young Sibylant Sisters must fend for themselves in a frightening world of ogres, gnomes, maleficent toads, and enchanted paper dolls. He. Gabriela Ortega (Writer/Director) with Huella (Dominican Republic / U.S.A.): Following the death of her familys matriarch in the Dominican Republic, a disenchanted flamenco dancer living in New York City must rid herself from her ancestors curses to pave her own future. Farida Zahran (Writer/Director) with The Leftover Ladies (Egypt/U.S.A. He writes horror and comedyfeaturing immigrant leads. His political thriller Bala Loca proudly lost a Peabody Award to Better Call Saul, and was recommended by Variety, the New York Times, and Rotten Tomatoes. Currently, Hadi is an adjunct professor at NYUs Graduate Film Program. Recipient of the Sundance Institute Comedy Fellowship. David Miranda Hardy is a Chilean filmmaker living in Vermont. Sundance Screenwriters Lab Joseph Sackett (Writer/Director) with Cross Pollination (U.S.A.): In this queer sci-fi rom-com, an alien arrives on Earth with one mission: to introduce his DNA. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy 2022 Sundance.org, Joseph Sackett, Sean Wang, Abinash Bikram Shah, Gabriela Ortega, Walter Thompson-Hernndez, Hadas Ayalon, Bernardo Cubria, John Hibey, Dania Bdeir, Bane Fakih, Rashad Frett, Lin Que Ayoung, Farida Zahran, Masami Kawai, Audrey Rosenberg, Keisha Witherspoon, Jason Fitzroy Jeffers, Shireen Alihaji, Spencer Cook, Parker Smith, Jesahel Newton-Bernal, Cynthia Lowen, Rebin Zangana, David Liu, Urvashi Pathania, Ciara Leina`Ala Lacy, Faye Ruiz, Today the nonprofit Sundance Institute announc. Urvashi Pathania is a writer/director based in Brooklyn. currently in the writers room for Acapulco on Apple TV+. It's an incredible learning experience for writers with unmatched interaction. Bringing you exemplary service, along with a . He is a 2020 Sundance Ignite Fellow, 2021 SFFILM Rainin Grantee, and 2022 Sundance Institute & Asian American. Ashley Alvarez is a Cuban-American actress, writer, and producer. Lowen is also winner of the National Poetry Series, for her collection The Cloud That Contained the Lightning about the making of the. Rashad Frett is an award-winning Caribbean American filmmaker who pursued a masters degree from NYU Grad Film after experiencing 9/11 as a U.S. Army combat medic. By providing year-round creative and financial support for the development of original stories for the screen and stage, Sundance Institute remains committed to its mission to discover and develop independent artists and audiences across the globe. His first film, the documentary feature Ramblin Freak, premiered at SXSW in 2017. This year at the Sundance Film Festival, FFP Lab-supported projects include Nanny, premiering in U.S. This year's projects reflect the Institutes . ed the 12 projects invited to the 2023 Screenwriters Lab and the 10 projects selected for the Screenwriters Intensive, including filmmakers from the U.S.A. and internationally from the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and Nepal. He is also co-founder of Third. His latest short film. Caledonia Curry (aka Swoon) is an artist and filmmaker recognized for her pioneering vision of public artwork. Sundance 2023 Sundance-2023 | Jan 17, 2023. Founded in 1981 by Robert Redford, the Institutes signature Labs, granting, and mentorship programs, dedicated to developing new work, take place throughout the year in the U.S. and internationally. Now more than ever, your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally. Rosenberg has written for television while developing Wild Animals in severalresidencies. She is a, Sundance Interdisciplinary Program and Academy of Motion Pictures fellow, and is, one of Filmmaker Magazines 25 New Faces of Independent Film. Zandash Brown (Writer/Director) with The Matriarch (U.S.A.): When the death of an estranged matriarch summons a fractured family back to their hometown in rural Louisiana, a forlorn teen attempts to forge a relationship with her departed grandmother through ancestral veneration and unlocks instead a deceptive world of spirits, secrecy, and hysteria. Yuan Yuan (Writer/Director) with Late Spring (U.S.A.,China): A Chinese factory worker travels to New York for her daughters eagerly anticipated college graduation, only to be thrust into a desperate search in unfamiliar territory when she learns the girl is missing. His latest short film, H.A.G.S (Have A Good Summer), was acquired by the New York Times Op-Docs. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Bane Fakih is a Lebanese filmmaker whose shorts Assil and Jad and Vibes screened at Palm Springs ShortsFest and Outfest. Zandash Brown is a Louisiana born-and-based storyteller whose work funnels spirituality, catharsis, and a rural Black experience through the lens of southern gothic horror. He is also co-founder of ThirdHorizon Film Festival in Miami. is an award-winning writer/director. (Lebanon/Canada/France): Rana, a feisty & competitive woman avoiding a secret from her past, becomes obsessed with the male-dominated pigeon wars of Beirut. His latest short film, H.A.G.S (Have A Good Summer), was acquired by the New York Times Op-Docs. , with Gina Rodriguez to direct and star. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (co-written/directed by Roger Ross Williams, co-written by David Teague), (co-written/directed by Erica Tremblay, co-written by Miciana Al. Spencer Cook (Co-writer/Director) and Parker Smith (Co-riter/Director) with Lame (U.S.A.): When their federal funding is cut, a disabled man and his roommate/caregiver become small-time con artists to survive, extorting small businesses for minor ADA violations. With industry icons as creative advisors, it features one-on-one story sessions and a tough rewriting experience. Her mission is to tell urgent, cinematic, African stories. Bookmarks are saved to your account and can be accessed from any device. Pirati, the matriarch of this makeshift family, has her plans to embark on an independent life suddenly derailed when one of her daughters goes missing. Daniele Anastasion (Writer/Director) with The Scout (U.S.A): A recently widowed biologist is tasked with eradicating thousands of birds accused of spreading disease from a landfill. sundancelabradoodles@gmail.com or call 480-225-3810. dog movie. All of their work has the power to impact audiences through their unique voices, personal perspectives and exciting and unheard stories, said. Shes thedirector/producer of Battleground (STARZ) and Netizens (HBO) and is theproducer/writer of Bully (Netflix/PBS). Dania Bdeir (Co-writer/Director) & Bane Fakih (Co-writer) with Pigeon Wars (Lebanon/Canada/France): Rana, a feisty & competitive woman avoiding a secret from her past, becomes obsessed with the male-dominated pigeon wars of Beirut. Her short film, Youth, premieredat SXSW in 2019 and won an Oscar-qualifying award at Palm Springs. Recipient of the Sundance Institute Horror Fellowship, supported by the K Period Media Foundation Fund. She was a Merata Mita Fellow at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival with her project I love my Guooheaddji. Recipient of the Sundance Institute HorrorFellowship, supported by K Period Media Fund Foundation. His filmshave won many awards, including a Special Jury Mention at Cannes in 2022 for hisshort film Lori. ): A 60-something woman has her life turned upside down when her polygamous husband, who had been happily ensconced with his second wife, unexpectedly expresses a renewed interest in their stale relationship. Some common conditions we manage are Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Thyroid Disorders, Migraines, Anxiety & Depression as well as many . "Year two continues to attract gifted writers who embody creativity and inclusivity. If they want to survive, theyll need to learn how to make their own magic. The Academy Nicholl Fellowship is one of the best screenwriting fellowships for new, up and coming screenwriters. After her MFA from Columbia University, Fakih, received the Ezra Litwak Award for Screenwriting Distinction. (U.S.A.): Summer, 2004. After discovering he hid a sexual misconduct complaint brought by a student, Mara develops a secret relationship with his accuser, jeopardizing her family and the opportunity to restart her career. Sundance Institute has supported and showcased such projects as Summer of Soul (or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), CODA, Flee, Passing, Clemency, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Zola, On The Record, Boys State, The Farewell, Honeyland, One Child Nation, The Souvenir, The Infiltrators, Sorry to Bother You, Wont You Be My Neighbor?, Hereditary, Call Me By Your Name, Get Out, The Big Sick, Mudbound, Fruitvale Station, City So Real, Top of the Lake, Between the World & Me, Wild Goose Dreams and Fun Home. Our industry-leading technical consultation and full-service product offerings make for comprehensive treatment solutions. Its a powerful distraction keeping much of our community and nearly the entire documentary business in a state of naive limbo. In addition, screening in the Premieres section are FFP films Gods Country and Honk for Jesus. This is a list of screenwriting opportunities that I believe are worthwhile. She is the inaugural Sundance Merata Mita Fellow. His films have won many awards, including a Special Jury Mention at Cannes in 2022 for his short film Lori. Foundation Fellow. Farida Zahran is an Egyptian writer/director based in Brooklyn. is a Mexican award-winning screenwriter and playwright. and hes currently in post-production on his first feature. is a filmmaker based in Austin, Texas, originally from Louisville, Kentucky. The Lab will be dedicated to the memory of Sundances generous Creative Advisor Douglas McGrath who passed away several months ago. Cynthia Lowen (Writer/Director) with Light Mass Energy (U.S.A. / Switzerland): Light Mass Energy is the story of Mileva Mari Einstein, who confronted rampant discrimination to become one of the first women in physics and an essential contributor to the theory of relativity. Her films have screened at, various venues, including the Rotterdam Film Festival, LACMA, and Palm Springs. Her films have been supported by Tribeca, Chanel, Kickstarter, and the New Orleans Film Society, where she programs narrative films for the New Orleans Film Festival. Daniele Anastasion is a writer and director whose films have screened at Sundance and Tribeca and have been nominated for an Emmy. His first feature, Homebody, won the Emerging Talent Award at Outfest and is available to stream on Fandor. is a writer/director based in Brooklyn. The projects and fellows selected for the 2023 Screenwriters Intensive are: Keisha Rae Witherspoon (Co-writer/Director) & Jason Fitzroy Jeffers (Co-writer) with Arc (U.S.A.): Ev is a paranoid young hustler who believes his mother was abducted by aliens when he was a boy. She wrote and co-directed Hilbes biig, which screened at nearly 30 film festivals, and The Tongues, winning four awards, three of them at Oscar Qualifying Film Festivals. Sean Wang (Writer/Director) with Ddi () (U.S.A.): Fremont, CA. The January Screenwriters Lab cohort will develop their projects in person at the Sundance Mountain Resort from January 14-18 with the generous support of Artistic Director Jessie Nelson, along with Creative Advisors Ritesh Batra, Linda Yvette Chvez, Scott Frank, Phil Hay, Eliza Hittman, Attica Locke, Walter Mosley, Marti Noxon, Nicole Perlman, Howard Rodman, Dana Stevens, Joan Tewkesbury, Lulu Wang, Bill Wheeler, Tyger Williams, Virgil Williams, and Doug Wright. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was executive produced by Spike Lee, Spike Jonze, Riz Ahmed, and Alma Harel. is a director, screenwriter and film editor living in Tel Aviv. Austin Film Festival, among others. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapib. is an award-winning writer/director based in Nepal. In the Rio Grande Valley, just north of the Mexico/US border, the friendship of two teenage boys is tested as they embark on a whirlwind punk rock odyssey to escape their realities and seize their dreams. Her third novel, Weird Girl and Whats His Name, was named one of Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Books of 2015. Michael Len is a Cuban-American writer/director. Zahran is a. He developed and co-wrote the border comedy Kill Yr Idols (to be directed by Carlos Lopez Estrada) and is in pre-production on his feature directorial debut, The Rooster Prince, a personal story of losing his brother to bipolar. Since 1981, Sundance Institute has evolved to become an internationally-recognized nonprofit organization that actively advances the work of risk-taking storytellers worldwide. Award at Outfest and is available to stream on Fandor. The 2023 Sundance Film Festival will present the world premieres of seven Feature Film Program supported projects that include: birth/rebirth (co-written/directed by Laura Moss, co-written by Brendan OBrien), Cassandro (co-written/directed by Roger Ross Williams, co-written by David Teague), Fancy Dance (co-written/directed by Erica Tremblay, co-written by Miciana Alise), Mutt (written and directed by Vuk Lungulov-Klotz), The Starling Girl (written and directed by Laurel Parmet), A Thousand and One (written and directed by A.V. Shireen Alihaji (Writer/Director) with Blue Veil (U.S.A.): In the wake of 9/11, a First-Gen Muslim teenager discovers her mothers cassette tapes. Her short film Heading South has won awards at the DGA Student Film Awards, Aspen, Palm Springs, Hamptons and Hong Kong International Film Festival. Dina Amer (Co-writer/Director) and Omar Mullick (Co-writer) with Cain and Abel (France): The fates of two French-born Muslim Arabs born in the same neighborhood collide as they find themselves on opposite sides of the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack: one a police officer, the other a terrorist. By Ryan Koo. Walter worked as a journalist for The New York Times. is a Lebanese director with an MFA in film from NYU Tisch. Lab and Intensive participants were selected from over 2000 submissio, ns to further develop their scripts with the guidance of accomplished advisors under the leadership of, (Founding Senior Director, Sundance Institutes Artist Programs) and, The January Screenwriters Lab cohort will develop their projects in person at the Sundance Mountain Resort from January 14-18 with the generous support of Artistic Director. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fremont, CA. Rockwell) and The Pod Generation (written and directed by Sophie Barthes), which is the 2023 recipient of the Institutes Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. Our puppies have the perfect temperaments for the perfect family dog and many of them go on to do therapy work!! (U.S.A.): A discarded TV/VCR combo set circulates through the lives of various working-class indigenous characters of color in an Oregon town. was shortlisted for the 2019 Tribeca All Access program. A graduate in Film & Media Arts from American University in Washington DC, Nicole is a polyglot who writes about the confluence of . She is currently working towards developing her first feature, film. Search, get listed, or request production services. Douglas was an Advisor to over 200 writers in his twenty years participating in the Lab. Set in sprawling 1970s Hawaii, this is the story of how the Aikau name became synonymous with groundbreaking big wave surfing, the Hokulea, and the reclamation of the most revered sport in Hawaiian history.
