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Plus, don’t miss Jamie Redford’s “Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir” [View Web Version]( #SUNDANCE [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( Film Festival Day 6]( [BUY TICKETS]( • [SHOP MERCH]( • [EXPLORE THE PROGRAM]( WHAT’S ON TODAY Late last year, the Sundance community was deeply saddened by the passing of filmmaker Jamie Redford. At 4:00 p.m. MT, on the penultimate day of the 2021 Festival, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating his memory at the premiere of his film [Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir](. A look into the life and legacy of literary titan Amy Tan, author of best sellers like The Joy Luck Club, the documentary goes deep, moving through generations of Tan’s family and contextualizing the patience with which Tan broke through barriers and waited on the other side, welcoming the world to join her. And at 6:00 p.m. MT, tune in for one of the most anticipated events of the Fest. You’re invited to take a front-row seat at our annual [Awards Night Ceremony]( no ticket or pass required (but you will have to sign in). Join us to see which projects were selected for top honors by our jury members—and by you, our adventurous audiences. Did we mention that actor and comedian Patton Oswalt is emceeing the evening? And that we’ll have some very special presenters on hand? You’re not going to want to miss this one. [Plan Your Day]( TIME TO WATCH ANOTHER? When it’s this good, there’s always time for one more episode. Provocative episodic content is showcased in this year’s Indie Series Program, presented by DoorDash. From [Seeds of Deceit]( a Dutch docuseries tracking infamous fertility doctor Jan Karbaat, to [Would You Rather]( a captivating French series capturing the complexities of adolescence, there’s more content to love at this year’s Festival. Already have a pass of any kind? You’re in. If not, Explorer Passes are just $25, and they’re [still on sale](. [Watch Indie Series]( Gif Loop]( AND THE WINNER IS… The jury has spoken. The audience has too. Tonight, join host Patton Oswalt and special guests Alison Brie, Shira Haas, and Diego Luna for an evening celebrating the Festival’s finest. It’s the 2021 Sundance Film Festival Awards Ceremony. It’s free. And you’re invited. Don’t miss it. [Watch Tonight]( #[Sundance Film Festival 2021 Catalog]( THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES Consider our best-selling [catalog]( as a Festival yearbook of sorts. Flip through its crisp, vibrant pages anytime you’d like to relive the memories, the films, the artists, and the big events long after we say goodbye. (PS: As always, [Sundance Institute Members]( save 20%!) [Shop Merch]( Frontier Image]( PARTY AMONG THE STARS This year, New Frontier is taking audiences to new heights via its immersive online platform. Passholders are invited to join us up in space after every world premiere to talk with the filmmakers and mingle with fellow Festivalgoers from around the world. It’s all happening in Film Party, so select your avatar and slide on over. [See You in Space]( Airlines Promo]( THE MAGIC OF STORYTELLING Sundance Institute alum Reaa Puri, filmmaker and co-founder of Breaktide Productions, teamed up with Southwest Airlines to create a video that celebrates the creative process behind a powerful story. Tune in to see the visual love letter to storytelling. [Watch Now]( of Monday]( DAILY RECAP: BEST OF MONDAY PRESENTED BY ADOBE Yesterday was dedicated to the next generation of independent storytellers. So it was only fitting that the day’s second screenings included a solid lineup of debut features—among them, Carey Williams’s [R#J]( Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr.’s [Wild Indian]( and Amalia Ulman’s [El Planeta](. Monday also saw the debut of Shaka King’s [Judas and the Black Messiah](. Here’s a look back at everything you might have missed. [Watch Now]( # ALL YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED [VISIT HOW TO FEST]( #SUNDANCE forward slash [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( PRESENTING SPONSORS TV]( www.chase.com/Sundance[Chase Sapphire]( FESTIVAL HOST STATE of Utah]( [Southwest Airlines Promo]( Institute]( The Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization that discovers and supports independent film, media, and theater artists from the U.S. and around the world, and introduces audiences to their new work. © 2021 Sundance Institute • All rights reserved. Sundance Institute, P.O. Box 684429, Park City, UT 84068 [Update email preferences]( or [unsubscribe](.