We kick off this year at Chicken & Egg Pictures with an exciting series of events and wins from Nest-supported filmmakers– and a renewed commitment to advancing the careers of women and nonbinary documentary filmmakers.
Nine Nest-supported films are premiering at Sundance Film Festival and Slamdance, including:
Against the Tide
Available in person and online Premiering on Friday, January 20 11:30 AM MST | Egyptian Theatre
It’s Only Life After All
Available in person Premiering on Thursday, January 19 5:00 PM MST | The Ray Theatre
Is There Anybody Out There?
Available in person and online Premiering on Sunday, January 22 3:00 PM MST | Prospector Square Theatre
Joonam
Available in person and online Premiering on Saturday, January 21 11:30 AM MST | Egyptian Theatre
Milisuthando
Available in person and online Premiering on Saturday, January 21 12:00 PM MST | Prospector Square Theatre
Plan C
Available in person Premiering on Monday, January 23 2:30 PM MST | The Ray Theatre
The Eternal Memory
Available in person and online Premiering on Saturday, January 21 6:10 PM MST | Prospector Square Theatre
The Tuba Thieves
Available in person and online Premiering on Sunday, January 22 12:00 PM MST | Prospector Square Theatre
Onlookers
World Premiere at 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Available in person and online Slamdance in-person screenings:
Saturday, January 21 3:15 PM MST | Treasure Mountain Inn- Crescent Room
Monday, January 23 11:00 AM MST | Treasure Mountain Inn- Ballroom Get your tickets here.
Slamdance online screenings:
From Monday, January 23 to Sunday, January 29 Get your tickets here.
Filmmakers having their world premieres at these respective festivals represent our industry-leading programs and initiatives including the Chicken & Egg Award, (Egg)celerator Lab, and the 2022 Critical Issues Fund.
Two Nest-supported films were included on the 95th Academy Awards® shortlist for documentary features and documentary short films: Hidden Letters and The Janes. The Oscars® nominations will be announced on Tuesday, January 24.
This year marks the start of our new three-year Strategic Plan, which refreshes our mission, vision, and values. Over the next three years, we will:
Disburse $5.3M to 140 filmmakers, expand our industry-leading programs including (Egg)celerator Lab, Chicken & Egg Award, and Project: Hatched
Introduce a new research and development fund and producers fund
Work towards opening our eligibility to all transgender individuals
Offer additional AlumNest workshops and spaces for filmmakers to connect with industry leaders and funders.
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