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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Sundance Institute Name Winners of Science-In-Film Initiative’s Feature Film Prize and Artist Grants - sundance.org
- Sloan and Sundance named In The Blink of An Eye the 2026 Feature Film Prize winner at Sundance, noting its science-centered storytelling.
- The prize went to In The Blink of An Eye, directed by Andrew Stanton with Colby Day, centered on science and human progress across eras.
- Three Sloan artist grants were announced: Speak for the Dead: Excited Delirium, Stem, and Cyborg Beast.
- The artists share a total of $84,000 in cash awards from Sloan Foundation.
- Sloan officials highlighted a long-standing partnership with Sundance to uplift filmmakers exploring science and humanity.
- Dor on Weber of Sloan credited recognizing stories that bridge science and humanity.
- The initiative supports development through fellowships and grants linked to Sundance’s programs.
- The 2026 jury for the Sloan prize included notable scientists and filmmakers.
- The press materials outline Sloan’s broader mission to engage public understanding of science through film.
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