Sundance Spotlight 2023: Unveiling the Best Picks and Programmers' Insights You Can't Miss!

Here is an interesting article from Film Independent. Here are the takeaways:

• Sundance Film Festival programmers emphasize a unique and atypical curatorial process driven by people rather than strict categories or genres.

• The curators prioritize qualities such as freshness, cohesive vision, boldness, and independence when selecting films for the festival.

• World Premiere status is highly valued, with 80-90% of programmed films having not been screened publicly before, aligning with Sundance's commitment to discovery.

• Filmmakers are encouraged to submit early, but honesty about the film's readiness is crucial; rough cuts are accepted, and details like sound editing or color correction status are noted.

• While knowing someone is not necessary for acceptance, the programmers value building a connection with filmmakers and appreciate personal insights in applications; inviting them for coffee through programming@sundance.org is encouraged.

The source of the article: https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/sundance-deadlines-are-approaching-heres-what-the-programmers-want-you-to-know/