Sundance

Founded by Robert Redford in 1981 in the mountains of Sundance, Utah, Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated year-round to the development of artists of independent vision and to the exhibition of their new work. Since its inception, the Institute has grown into an internationally recognized resource for thousands of independent artists through its Film Festival and artistic development programs for filmmakers, screenwriters, composers, writers, playwrights and theatre artists.
Sounds a bit precious? Actually the website is great! Lots of short films. Interviews with Wim Wenders & Sam Shepard. Not just one for the Media Studies gonks.
http://festival.sundance.org/2006/