Married On Main Street: 'Nuisance Bear' Directors Tie Knot At Sundance

The filmmakers behind the documentary 'Nuisance Bear' got married in an impromptu ceremony on Park City's Main Street during the Sundance Film Festival.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:07pm

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Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman, the directors of the documentary film 'Nuisance Bear', got married in an impromptu ceremony on Main Street in Park City, Utah during the Sundance Film Festival. The couple, who have been dating for several years, decided to tie the knot in the middle of the bustling festival as friends and fellow filmmakers looked on.

Why it matters

The Sundance Film Festival is one of the most prestigious independent film events in the world, drawing thousands of filmmakers, industry professionals, and movie fans to the small mountain town of Park City each year. An impromptu wedding during the festival highlights the close-knit community of independent filmmakers and the spontaneous, creative spirit that pervades Sundance.

The details

Osio Vanden and Weisman, who have collaborated on several films together, decided to get married on the fly during a break in their Sundance schedule. They gathered a small group of friends and colleagues on Main Street, where a local officiant performed a brief ceremony as passersby stopped to watch the unexpected nuptials.

  • The wedding took place on January 28, 2026, in the middle of the Sundance Film Festival.

The players

Gabriela Osio Vanden

Co-director of the documentary film 'Nuisance Bear' and one of the newlyweds.

Jack Weisman

Co-director of the documentary film 'Nuisance Bear' and one of the newlyweds.

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What they’re saying

“We couldn't think of a more perfect place to get married than right here in the middle of Sundance. This festival has been such an important part of our lives and careers, so it felt right to celebrate our love with our filmmaking family.”

— Gabriela Osio Vanden (Instagram)

What’s next

The newlyweds plan to continue collaborating on future film projects together.

The takeaway

The impromptu wedding of the 'Nuisance Bear' directors on Main Street during Sundance exemplifies the close-knit, creative community of independent filmmakers that gathers in Park City each year to celebrate their art and support one another.