Shaunak to Join Esteemed Jury at World Cinema Documentary Competition, Sundance Film Festival 2024

Salt Lake City, Utah – Shaunak, director of the award-winning film “All That Breathes,” has been invited to join the jury for the World Cinema Documentary Competition at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival 2024. The festival, scheduled to take place from January 18 to 28, is a renowned platform for independent cinema. Shaunak’s film had previously won the Grand Jury Prize in the same category at the Sundance fest in 2022. Shaunak expressed his honor and excitement about being selected as a jury member at the Sundance Film Festival. The festival is highly regarded as … Read more

Renowned Filmmaker Mira Nair and Critic Shaunak Sen Selected for Esteemed Jury Panel at Sundance 2024 Film Festival

PARK CITY, UTAH – Mira Nair and Shaunak Sen have been announced as members of the jury for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The prestigious festival, renowned for showcasing independent films, will take place in Park City, Utah in 2024. Mira Nair is an acclaimed Indian film director known for her works such as “Monsoon Wedding” and “The Namesake.” She has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including a Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. Shaunak Sen, on the other hand, is a respected film producer and director from India. He is recognized for … Read more

Honoring Exceptional Emerging Filmmakers: DGA Student Film Awards Celebrate Diversity and Talent in the Industry

New York, NY – The 29th Annual DGA Student Film Awards were recently held in New York City and Los Angeles. These awards, established almost three decades ago by the DGA’s National Board, aim to address the underrepresentation of directors of color and women in feature filmmaking. The program honors and supports diverse emerging directors from film schools across the United States. Over 200 schools nationwide, including historic black colleges and universities, participate in the program. The DGA aims to recognize and promote the talents of women and people of color, paving their way into … Read more

Sundance Film Festival Announces Diverse and Accomplished Jury for 2024 Competition

Park City, Utah – The 2024 Sundance Film Festival has announced the members of its Competition Jury, with 16 individuals who participated in past editions of the festival chosen to serve. Additionally, the festival has named the five jurors for the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. This year’s Sundance Film Festival will take place from January 18 to 28, in person in both Park City and Salt Lake City, with select films also available online from January 25 to 28. Among the jurors for the U.S. Dramatic Competition are Debra Granik, Adrian Tomine, and … Read more