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

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Countdown to 2025!

Join us January 23–February 2 as we celebrate independent storytelling in person and online. Passes and packages go on sale October 23 at 10 a.m. MT.  

Plan Your Festival Stay

Whether you choose a cozy cabin or a luxurious chalet for the Festival, our official lodging partner’s site guarantees the best rates and an exclusive benefit of your choice. 

Advisor Studio: Pitching Your Documentary for Production Funding

Join award-winning director and producer Kavery Kaul to learn about the different types of documentary financing, how to prepare for a meeting when you get one, and how to best position your film to receive funding.

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.

Catch the 2024 Festival Short Film Tour in a Theater Near You

Seven short films from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival are making their way across the country. Join us in a theater near you for this theatrical program and support the next generation of indie storytellers.

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.

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