Ilyse McKimmie
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Ilyse McKimmie
@ilysemck
Deputy Director, Sundance Institute Feature Film Program. Views expressed here are my own.

Personality Profile, Film Industry — Under 2,500 Words, Print @Carlos_Film, @nytimes, “The Actor Who Played Jar Jar Binks Is Proud of His ‘Star Wars’ Legacy” nytimes.com/2024/05/03/mov…




"Even with her lack of experience and her complete lack of training, there was just something electric about Michelle." 'Girlfight' director Karyn Kusama reflects on discovering Michelle Rodriguez. aframe.oscars.org/news/post/kary…

Feature fiction filmmakers! In the early stages of a screenplay? Apply now for @sundanceorg’s 2025 Development Track to be considered for multiple programs, fellowships, and grants. Deadline: May 16, 2024. Apply here: bit.ly/2025-dev-track





Introducing the 2024 Sundance Institute Directors, Screenwriters, and Native Lab Fellows! The labs provide a supportive environment for filmmakers to develop their projects with guidance from creative advisors. Learn more about the fellows and projects. bit.ly/2024SundanceLa…



This year, our very own Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter @sundancesatter is receiving the Hersholt Humanitarian Award from Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Read more about this incredible honor and learn about her impact on filmmakers and her humanitarian efforts.

Do you have an original pilot, or idea for a series? Apply now for the #Sundance Episodic Lab by March 9 for the opportunity to work with accomplished showrunners, producers, and executives to develop your writing skills and give you the tools for success: bit.ly/3HV5NlV


Seismic news for @newyorker. Anthony Lane widening his lens beyond film. Welcome @JustinCChang!

🏆 The Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic presented by @Acura goes to DÌDI (弟弟), directed by Sean Wang (@swangsean). #Sundance



