Learn more about the Windrider Summit & The Sundance Film Festival Experience! https://www.windriderinstitute.org/summit

Save the Date: January 25-30, 2026 in Park City, UT

Powerful stories, transformative moments and meaningful conversations—honoring those who bring them to life.

An aging country musician who’s struggling to make ends meet receives an offer for an unusual private gig. Based on the life of cowboy singer Johnny Bencomo, who plays himself in the film.

Jennifer Pelling presents the Best Narrative Award, on behalf of the Likewise Film Fund, to Deep in My Heart is a Song at the 2025 Windrider Summit. The award is accepted by Director Jonathan Pickett.

In this Windrider Conversation, presented by the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust, Karli Williamson sits down with Filmmaker Jonathan Pickett to explore the story behind Deep in My Heart is a Song.

Download the Exploration Guide to go deeper with the film: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QvtcKqGGKPM...

Determined to have her first kiss, a young teenage girl defies her tumultuous world in search of normalcy.

Fr. David Guffey presents the Best Student Award, on behalf of Family Theater Productions, to Ebb & Flow at the 2025 Windrider Summit. The award is accepted by Director Nay Tabbara.

In this Windrider Conversation, presented by the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust, Ryann Heim sits down with Filmmaker Nay Tabbara to discuss the creation of Ebb & Flow.

Two award-winning films that teach us the value of self-love and the beauty of receiving love from others, with Q&As that sparked deeper engagement and thought-provoking discussions.

A super spy risks life and limb around the world for applause from her gruff Dad, but learns the hard way: not everyone shows love the same.

Craig Detweiler and Terence Berry, representing the Wedgwood Circle, present the Emerging Filmmaker Award to Gruff at the 2025 Windrider Summit. Director Julian Curri accepts the honor.

In this Windrider Conversation, presented by the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust, Meaghan Mitts sits down with Filmmaker Julian Curri to explore the story behind Gruff.

Sundance filmmakers joined us at the Summit and the Impact Film Award was presented, honoring a story that shifts perspectives of our own world.

Learn more about the Fellowship: https://www.windriderinstitute.org/fellowship.