Sundance Institute, a Privately Owned organization headquartered in the US, is a tier 1 media tech buyer. Founded in 1981, with approximately 530 employees, the institute focuses on movies and sound recording. It operates as a US-based non-profit organization established by Robert Redford, dedicated to promoting the discovery and support of independent filmmakers, theatre artists, and composers globally.
On July 30, 2026, the Sundance Institute named Trista Schroeder general counsel and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Schroeder has served as the institute's general counsel since 2020, providing legal and operational counsel through a period of significant institutional change. Previously, on July 27, the institute highlighted Marco Rosas, the 2026 Sally Menke Memorial Editing Fellow and editor of “Sender.” This followed the July 21 announcement of the cohort for the fifth annual 2026 Sundance Institute Trans Possibilities Intensive, an online program running from July 27–29 designed to support transgender storytellers of color in developing their creative practice and projects. Earlier, on July 8, Sundance Collab announced an online event featuring director and digital artist Paul Trillo, known for utilizing emerging technologies, including generative video models, in independent cinema.
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