Stephanie Ornelas

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Brand and Editorial Writer at Sundance Institute

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Buckle Up for “The Accidental Getaway Driver”

1 month ago | sundance.org | Ben Ward |Stephanie Ornelas

By Stephanie Ornelas (L–R) Kenner Bolt, Brendon Boyea, Hiep Tran Nghia, Sing J. Lee, Andy Sorgie and Dustin Nguyen attend the 2023 Sundance Film Festival “The Accidental Getaway Driver” Premiere at Eccles Center Theatre in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Sometimes the things we need most are found in the most unexpected places. One might think by reading the synopsis of Sing J.
Oscar Nominations 2025: The Full List of Nominees | Rotten Tomatoes

Jan 24, 2025 | editorial.rottentomatoes.com | Stephanie Ornelas

Emilia Pérez takes the lead with 13 noms; Wicked and The Brutalist follow with 10
“Luther: Never Too Much” Examines the Joys and Struggles of a Beloved Musical Icon

Nov 5, 2024 | sundance.org | Stephanie Ornelas

PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 21: Director Dawn Porter at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival “Luther: Never Too Much” premiere at Eccles Theatre on January 21, 2024, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by George Pimentel/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival)By Stephanie Ornelas If audience members didn’t know Luther Vandross before watching Dawn Porter’s film Luther: Never Too Much, they surely know him now.
A Journalist Turns the Camera on Herself in “Black Box Diaries”

Oct 21, 2024 | sundance.org | Stephanie Ornelas

PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 20: Hanna Avqilin, Shiori Ito, and Ema Ryan Yamazaki attend the 2024 Sundance Film Festival “Black Box Diaries” premiere at Prospector Square Theatre. (Photo by Marc Sagliocco/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival)By Stephanie Ornelas You would think that the word “funny” wouldn’t be used at all when talking about a story as harrowing as Black Box Diaries, but director Shiori Ito tells her story with such class and bravery — that’s just the kind of person she is.
A Risky Cat Seeks Another Chance in “10 Lives”

Oct 7, 2024 | sundance.org | Stephanie Ornelas

PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 20: Mo Gilligan, Chris Jenkins, and Simone Ashley at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival “10 Lives” premiere at the Prospector Theatre on January 19, 2024, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Marc Sagliocco/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival)By Stephanie Ornelas There’s a good chance we were all thinking of our pets during the premiere of writer-director Christopher Jenkins’ animated film, 10 Lives.
“Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” Shines a Light on a Real-Life Hero

Sep 16, 2024 | sundance.org | Stephanie Ornelas

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 19: Matthew Reeve, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Peter Ettedgui, Ian Bonhote, and William Reeve attend the 2024 Sundance Film Festival “Super/Man” premiere at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center on January 19, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Mexico City Watchlist: 7 Documentaries About Working in CDMX

Apr 19, 2024 | sundance.org | Stephanie Ornelas

Pictured: Midnight FamilyBy Stephanie Ornelas A great way to get to know a city as culturally unique and rich as Mexico City is to listen to the stories told by those who work there and help keep it running. Documentaries give us the opportunity to do that. They challenge our perspectives and give us a deeper understanding of communities around the world. We recently highlighted seven films centered on Mexico City written by women in anticipation of the first edition of Sundance Film Festival CDMX.
The Making of “Beirut” Is as Exciting as Its Espionage Plot

Apr 11, 2024 | sundance.org | Stephanie Ornelas |Shahnaz Mahmud

By Shahnaz MahmudA screenwriter on the rise. A long forgotten script. A producer who unearthed it and held onto the dream of making it for years. A racing production during Ramadan. The story of how Beirut finally made it to the big screen has just as many twists and turns as its espionage plot. The 2018 Tony Gilroy–penned political thriller centers on Mason Skiles played by Jon Hamm, a U.S. diplomat who left Lebanon in the 1970s after tragedy struck.
“Choose Your Partners Wisely”: Highlights From a Discussion With Mira Nair, Director of “Mississippi Masala” and “Monsoon Wedding”

Apr 8, 2024 | sundance.org | Stephanie Ornelas

By Stephanie Ornelas Mira Nair first aspired to be an actor, but working as a street performer in India made her realize she was destined for so much more. “I was part of a theater company in New Delhi and Calcutta, and really learned how to tell a story by being on the streets and mostly performing, which was an interesting grounding,” says the director in a recent Spotlight Event with Sundance Collab.
From the Collection: “SLAM” Reunion Is a Celebration of Freedom

Apr 3, 2024 | sundance.org | Ben Ward |Stephanie Ornelas

Richard Stratton, Marc Levin, and Henri Kessler attend the 2023 Sundance Film Festival “SLAM” Premiere at Egyptian Theatre on January 22, 2023, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Steven Simione/Getty Images)Editor’s Note: The 25th Anniversary and digitally restored print of SLAM will be a part of UCLA’s Festival of Preservations this weekend. Below read our coverage of its 2023 Sundance Film Festival screening.