Gateway Entertainment and IllumiNative are pleased to present the inaugural Indigenous Filmmakers Lounge at the Sundance Film Festival. As an official partner of the Festival, the Indigenous Filmmakers Lounge aims to contribute to the Sundance Institute’s rich legacy of support for Indigenous voices. The Lounge will feature panel discussions, elevated dialogue, networking and live performances during the opening weekend of the Festival with a focus on narrative change and creating opportunities for Native peoples to build sustainable careers in the industry.

The Indigenous Filmmakers Lounge is made possible through the generous sponsorship and support of Gateway Entertainment, IllumiNative, Cherokee Nation Film Office, Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Morongo Band of Mission Indians, NDN Collective, Nia Tero, Paramount Network, FNX, Amazon Studios, Oklahoma Film + Music, Utah Divisions of Arts and Museums and Indian Affairs, Buffalo Nickel Creative, Blackfeather Whiskey, Film Columbus, Reel Scout, Orvilife, Eric & Eric Edibles, Park City Energy Healing, and Elbe Law.