Following a kick-off talk with V, (formerly Eve Ensler,) join for a series of intimate conversations with filmmakers & industry leaders.

Women’s Voices Forum is a one-day cultural hub at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, bringing together filmmakers, investors, industry leaders, journalists, and advocates to celebrate women’s stories and storytellers. As the Festival concludes its story in Utah, the Forum serves as both a tribute to the past and a future-forward gathering centered on building relationships and elevating bold voices.

Afternoon Program: Filmmaker Conversations (1pm–5:30pm)

The afternoon unfolds through a series of talks and panels with filmmakers and industry leaders shaping culture. Across each conversation, storytellers share the choices, risks, and realities behind their work.

1:00 PM Land and Legacy
Moderated by Emily Ramshaw
Panelists: Jameka Autry (Time and Water), Bea Wangondu (Kikuyu Lands)

1:40 PM Art and Activism
Dialogue with Pat Mitchell and V (formerly Eve Ensler)

2:00 PM Networking

2:45 PM All About the Money Plus Cookies
Moderated by Jacki Zehner
Panelists: Alysa Nahmias (Cookie Queens), Sinéad O’Shea (All About the Money)

3:45 PM Networking

4:30 PM Democracy and Media
Moderated by Errin Haines
Panelists: Dawn Porter (When a Witness Recants), Jennifer Robinson (Silenced), with Special Guest

5:30 PM Networking

View the talks on our YouTube channel.