UNCSA alumni and faculty have connections to Sundance Film Festival
Alumni and faculty from the School of Filmmaking at UNCSA have connections to the 2026 Sundance Film Festival through work on films selected across multiple categories, including U.S. Dramatic Competition, World Cinema Dramatic Competition and more, in addition to a virtual roundtable. The festival, one of the most prestigious in the world, begins Jan. 22 and runs through Feb. 1 in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah.
Filmmaking faculty member Andrew H. Brown served as director, cinematographer and editor on “Kikuyu Land,” which is premiering in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition.
Filmmaking alumna Rebecca Green (B.F.A. ’01) is hosting a virtual producers roundtable connected to Sundance through Dear Producer, which is a platform where producers can share experiences, celebrate achievements and provide mentorship for the next generation. The platform was created by Green, who serves as editor-in-chief. The roundtable will feature producers with films premiering at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, including Kimberly Parker Zox for “Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!” The webinar is free, and registration is required to attend.
Filmmaking alumni Andi Ralph (B.F.A. ’19) and Daniel Satinoff (B.F.A. ’12) served as assistant editor and cinematographer, respectively, on “Ha-Chan Shake Your Booty,” which is screening in the U.S. Dramatic Competition.
Filmmaking alumnus Zach Seivers (B.F.A. ’16) served as re-recording mixer and supervising sound editor on “If I Go Will They Miss Me,” which is in the NEXT category.
About the Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is an annual film festival organized by the Sundance Institute. Since 1985, hundreds of films launched at the festival have gained critical recognition and reached worldwide audiences eager for fresh perspectives and new voices.
The institute is an internationally recognized resource for thousands of artists who seek to foster independence, risk-taking, and new voices in America. With its festival and artistic development programs, the institute seeks to advance the impact of independent storytelling throughout the world.
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January 21, 2026