The Sundance Institute emphasizes its lab programs, which focus on mentorship and the creative process for filmmakers, theater artists, documentarians, musicians, and screenwriters. These labs, which occur in the summer, are considered as important as the Sundance Film Festival itself. The labs were the original foundation of Sundance, with the festival being a later addition.

What is often overlooked due to the attention given to the Sundance Film Festival?

• The after-parties

• The lab programs

• The red carpet events

• The awards ceremony

What is the primary focus of the Sundance lab programs?

• Networking with celebrities

• Achieving a polished final product

• Learning through the process

• Winning awards

Which of the following is NOT a type of lab mentioned in the Sundance programs?

• Music lab

• Cooking lab

• Theater lab

• Film lab

When do the Sundance lab programs typically start?

• In September

• In June

• In March

• In January

What was the original purpose of starting Sundance?

• To develop independent filmmakers through labs

• To create a platform for celebrity appearances

• To showcase international films

• To host a film festival