January 2023 Nest News: Festival Premieres, Oscars Shortlist, and a New Strategic Plan

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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