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Sundance Labs Selects Diverse Film Projects
9 Jun
Summary
- Sundance Institute's 2026 labs support diverse film projects.
- Notable fellows include Bess Wohl and Himesh Patel.
- Labs focus on nurturing independent storytellers.
The Sundance Institute has unveiled its latest cohort of fellows for the 2026 Directors and Screenwriters Labs. These prestigious programs aim to foster emerging and established independent storytellers. The Directors Lab, held at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, will host eight projects from June 9-24. The Screenwriters Lab will support ten projects virtually from June 29-July 2.
Notable participants include Bess Wohl, whose Tony Award-winning play 'Liberation' is being adapted into a feature film. Emmy-nominated actor Himesh Patel also joins with a project alongside Oscar-nominated director Smriti Mundhra. These labs are led by veteran Sundance Institute artists and supported by esteemed advisors, creating a nurturing environment for creative development.
The Screenwriters Lab specifically includes projects like 'Brown Baby,' co-written by Mundhra, Nikesh Shukla, and Patel, exploring a mixed-race couple's challenges. Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' delves into themes of feminism and intergenerational connection. Other selected projects cover a wide range of compelling narratives, from digital consciousness to family forgiveness and post-colonial struggles.
