The 2024 January Screenwriters Lab fellows Courtesy of Sundance Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment The Sundance Institute has announced a partnership with Rolex on its feature film program, with the watchmaker set to provide direct financial support and grants for Sundance's foundational initiative. The multiyear partnership will see Rolex act as the official partner, as well as the "exclusive timepiece", to the program that includes Sundance's landmark directors' and screenwriters' labs. Alumni of the Sundance labs include Ryan Coogler, Chloé Zhao and Taika Waititi. Other programs that will fall under the partnerships include Sundance's year-round career and professional development for emerging filmmakers, as well as project funding. Related Stories Movies Sundance Institute Adds Four to Board (Exclusive) Movies Producer Christine Vachon Has a Pick for the Future Home of the Sundance Film Festival "We are honored to continue the mission and inspiring vision of our Founder, Robert Redford, who redefined cinema and provided a nurturing place for independent storytellers to develop their projects through creating Sundance Institute," said the Sundance Institute's Michelle Satter. Rolex's support is through the brand's Perpetual Arts Initiative, which also supports the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Film at Lincoln Center. Satter added: "We are incredibly grateful to Rolex for collaborating with us to uplift artists and their stories. Their foundational support makes it possible for us to continue to empower a new generation of independent filmmakers to bring bold, original work to life. Together, we are creating space for emerging artists to thrive and evolve through the Institute's artist-centered development process and continuum of creative and strategic support. We are excited to grow this partnership in the years ahead." The news of the partnership comes as Sundance is preparing for the festival's final year in Park City, Utah which will run Jan 22 to Feb 1, with programming planned to celebrate the legacy of the festival and its founder, the late Robert Redford. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up international Daniel Day-Lewis on His Screen Return With 'Anemone' and Method Acting Not Being "a Cult" Heat Vision "No One Asked for This Reboot": 'Tron' May Mark End of Jared Leto's Franchise-Leading Days Julia Roberts Why Carrie Preston Was Thankful Julia Roberts Was "Mean" to Her While Filming 'Duplicity' Steve Coogan 'Saipan' Co-Directors on Finding the Greek Drama That Makes an Irish Sports Story, Starring Steve Coogan, Universal Heat Vision Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien Face Off After Plane Crash in Sam Raimi's 'Send Help' Trailer Palestine 'Ish' Filmmakers on Turning Real-Life Trauma Into a Lyrical Debut About Racial Injustice international Daniel Day-Lewis on His Screen Return With 'Anemone' and Method Acting Not Being "a Cult" Heat Vision "No One Asked for This Reboot": 'Tron' May Mark End of Jared Leto's Franchise-Leading Days Julia Roberts Why Carrie Preston Was Thankful Julia Roberts Was "Mean" to Her While Filming 'Duplicity' Steve Coogan 'Saipan' Co-Directors on Finding the Greek Drama That Makes an Irish Sports Story, Starring Steve Coogan, Universal Heat Vision Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien Face Off After Plane Crash in Sam Raimi's 'Send Help' Trailer Palestine 'Ish' Filmmakers on Turning Real-Life Trauma Into a Lyrical Debut About Racial Injustice