2025 Sundance Film Festival passes and packages now on sale.

Save the Date! The 2022 Sundance Film Festival is set for January 20 – 30.

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Festival Passes and Packages Now on Sale!

Join us January 23–February 2 as we celebrate independent storytelling in person and online. 

Shop 2025 Festival Merch

From bold crew necks to cozy beanies and limited-edition socks, grab your 2025 Sundance Film Festival merch now! Members get 20% off.

Advisor Studio: Building a Culture of Humanity on Set

Learn how to foster a collaborative, human-centered environment on set. Join this insightful session with Gary Foster and bring a new level of empathy to your productions!

Upcoming Events

Events

Advisor Studio: Preparing Your Film for a Festival Premiere
Learn what to expect and how to plan ahead for delivering a film to a festival.

Script Club: The Babadook
For this spooky season script club event, we will discuss the screenplay for the psychological horror film The Babadook, written and directed by Jennifer Kent.

Sundance Collab: Writers’ Cafe
Join us every Monday and Friday for writing accountability to help progress your latest project forward.

7 Uplifting Sundance-Supported Documentaries the DFP Team Recommends This Fall

Life can be chaotic and rough, so when it’s time to watch a film, we understand the urge to cue up a feel-good flick. Luckily, our Documentary Film Program has had the privilege of supporting storytellers who have created works that are incredibly uplifting.

Support the Sundance Institute

Founded by Robert Redford in 1981, the Sundance Institute is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering new voices in American storytelling and championing independent stories for the screen.

Make sure you’re a part of the transformative impact of the Sundance Institute, where support such as granting, labs, and invaluable mentorship has served a crucial catalyst for filmmakers for over 40 years. 

Join us in lifting up the next generation of artists and storytellers by becoming a member, joining Sundance Circle, or by making a donation today.

Artist Opportunities

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2025 Merata Mita Fellowship -> Apply Now