The 2023 Art of Directing series featured screenings, talks, and receptions with Adam Piron to learn how his multifaceted work as a director, programmer, and community builder supports Indigenous filmmakers as they experiment with and expand the boundaries of the moving image. ​​The events included:

• We Only Answer Our Land Line:  Screening and Panel Discussion with Olivia Camfield, Woodrow Hunt, and Adam Piron
• The Art of Directing: Curated Shorts and Talk with Adam Piron
• Gush: Screening and Q&A with Adam Piron

Adam Piron is a filmmaker, writer, and member of the Sundance Film Festival’s Short Film Programming Team. He is a member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma and is Mohawk. He is also the Director of Sundance Institute’s Indigenous Program where he oversees the organization’s investment in Indigenous filmmakers globally. He is also a filmmaker and co-founder of COUSIN: a film collective dedicated to supporting Indigenous artists experimenting with and pushing the boundaries of the moving image. His films have screened in ESPN’s 30 for 30, The New Yorker’s Documentary showcase, MoMA Doc Fortnight, MOCA Los Angeles, True/False Film Festival, Camden International Film Festival, and various other festivals and programs.