Sundance Recognizes HIFF Screenwriters Lab Alumnae

Share this:     HIFF Screenwriters Lab Alumnae Win Big at Sundance! Three projects that came through the Screenwriters Lab in recent years—all from female writer/directors—took home coveted awards at Saturday night’s awards ceremony. In addition, another of our past Lab participants was recognized for her sophomore feature.  As evidenced by the Melissa Mathison Fund, established in 2016,  HIFF is committed to amplifying the voices of women in film. Learn more! Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award: U.S. Dramatic Christina Choe: NANCY (2014 HIFF Screenwriters Lab) Directing Award: World Cinema Dramatic Ísold Uggadóttir: AND BREATHE NORMALLY (2015 HIFF Screenwriters Lab) World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Ensemble Acting Cathy Yan: DEAD PIGS (2016 HIFF Screenwriters Lab) Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic Sara Colangelo: THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER (Sara participated in the 2013 HIFF Screenwriters Lab) #HIFF2018 | Save the Dates: October 4-8, 2018 #fineartmagazine