Sundance/Sloan Commissioning Grant & Fellowship

To support the development of screenplays with science or technology themes, Sundance Institute and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation provide opportunities for both emerging and established filmmakers through a cash grant and fellowship.

Alfred P. Sloan Commissioning Grant

Established in 2005, the Alfred P. Sloan Commissioning Grant is an annual cash award for a science- or technology-related narrative project that is at an early stage, such as full treatment or early screenplay draft. This grant also includes a small stipend for a science advisor to provide support through consultation and feedback, as well as the possibility of inclusion in a Screenwriters Lab.

The grant includes the following:

• A cash grant of up to $20,000 to provide support during the writing period
• A stipend of up to $5,000 for a science advisor
• Creative support during the writing process from a select group of Creative Advisors
• The possibility of a Fellowship to a Screenwriters Lab
• Strategic and practical support from the Feature Film Program staff

Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship

One Fellowship is awarded annually to an emerging screenwriter to support the ongoing development of a narrative, feature-length screenplay with science or technology themes.

The fellowship includes the following:

• Attendance at a Screenwriters Lab, Directors Lab, Creative Producing Lab, Creative Producing Summit, or Sundance Film Festival as a Fellow
• A stipend of up to $5,000 for a science advisor
• Creative and strategic support from the Feature Film Program staff

FAQ

If you have additional questions about applying for the Screenwriters Lab, click here for our FAQ.

If you have further questions, please e-mail us at sloangrants@sundance.org.

Apply

Applications for the Sundance Institute/Alfred P. Sloan Commissioning Grant & Fellowship are currently closed. The 2013 Sundance/Sloan Commissioning Grant online application will be available beginning June 8, 2012.