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.

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.

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!

Discover the artists and work supported through Sundance Institute's labs and festivals with our digital archive.

Find support for your story. Apply for upcoming labs, fellowships, grants, and more.

Serving Up Independent Culture

Check out our favorite shots from festivals, labs, screenings and events.

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.

Join a community of like-minded individuals who believe in the power of great art.

Sundance Institute builds multi-faceted collaborations with leading brands to engage with a creative community of artists and audiences.

Foundation grants provide stability for existing Programs and seed the launch of new initiatives.

Contributions from federal, state, and community agencies and embassies provide endorsements for our local, national, and international work.

We rely on thousands of volunteers from around the world who generously dedicate their time and commitment to the Sundance Film Festival and our year-round work.

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

Programs for Utah audiences to experience independent film, theatre, and music through free screenings and discussions.