Overview of Opportunities
Learn about all of the labs, grants, and fellowships we offer and how our programs work together to support independent storytellers in developing their craft.
Programs
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Creative Distribution InitiativeEmpowering filmmakers navigating the changing business of independent film.
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Creative ProducingAdvising and nurturing independent film's creative producers.
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Documentary Film ProgramSupporting nonfiction filmmakers world wide.
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IgniteExciting a new generation (ages 18-24) to the power of story.
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Episodic ProgramOffering resources for writers developing episodic content.
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Feature Film ProgramProviding year-round support to a next generation of filmmakers.
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Film MusicConnecting composers and directors to nurture the development of music in film.
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Native ProgramEngaging and celebrating native and indigenous storytellers around the world.
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New FrontierFostering artists at the convergence of film, art, media, live performance, music & technology.
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Short FilmShowcasing the creativity of short films, and supporting those who make them.
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Theatre ProgramAdvancing the work of risk-taking theatre artists throughout their careers.
Initiatives
Workshops
Open to all artists, and held around the country, Workshops and Day Labs offer participants premium resources and expert advice on topics ranging from screenwriting to digital distribution.
Sundance Alumni Artists
Have you participated in a program or had a film in one of our festivals? Then you're part of our alumni community. Learn about the on-going support and benefits we offer you!
Supported Artists and Projects
Discover the artists and work supported through Sundance Institute's labs and festivals with our digital archive.
Apply/Submit
Find support for your story. Apply for upcoming labs, fellowships, grants, and more.
News & Stories
Serving Up Independent Culture
Photo Gallery
Check out our favorite shots from festivals, labs, screenings and events.
Support Overview
Meet the diverse group of Sundance Institute supporters. A passionate community of groups and individuals who believe that everyone has the right to tell their story.
Membership
Join a community of like-minded individuals who believe in the power of great art.
Individual Giving
Corporate Support
Sundance Institute builds multi-faceted collaborations with leading brands to engage with a creative community of artists and audiences.
Foundation Giving
Foundation grants provide stability for existing Programs and seed the launch of new initiatives.
Government Support
Contributions from federal, state, and community agencies and embassies provide endorsements for our local, national, and international work.
Sundance Film Festival
International Festivals
Film Forward
Sundance Film Forward is a touring program which introduces a new generation of audiences to the power of story through the exhibition of film and conversations with filmmakers to create greater cultural awareness.
Shorts Tour
Showcasing a wide variety of story and style, the Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 95-minute theatrical program of eight short films from the 2016 edition of the January Festival
Utah Community Events
Programs for Utah audiences to experience independent film, theatre, and music through free screenings and discussions.
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