Donor Circle Tiers and Benefits

Advocate

$5,000

Cinephile

$10,000

Champion

$20,000

Sundance Film Festival Benefits

October Pre-Sale Access –  Express Passes: Opportunity to purchase Express Passes, offering seamless access to any in-person screening or premiere without the need for reservations.

1 Full Festival Express Pass OR 1 First Half Express Pass: 

2 Full Festival Express Passes OR 2 First Half Express Passes

4 Full Festival Express Passes OR 4 First Half Express Passes

October Pre-Sale Access – Ticket Packages: Opportunity to purchase packages (10 tickets per package) before the general public.

Up to 5 packages

Up to 5 packages

Up to 5 packages

January Pre-Sale Access – Single Film Tickets: Opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public.

Early Ticket Package Fulfillment: Ticket Package holders can select their screenings before access opens to the general public.

Pre-Sale Access – Festival Celebration: Opportunity to purchase Festival Celebration tables and/or individual tickets before the general public.

Donor Services Office: Access to personalized customer support and box office services during the Festival.

Setting the Scene Events: Join the Festival Director for an exclusive first look at this year’s Festival program. Dates TBA.

Merchandise Discount: Enjoy a special discount on our Festival merchandise.

20% off

20% off

20% off

For a more robust Festival experience, please reach out to our Development team at giving@sundance.org or 310-492-2301 to discuss a personalized gift that aligns with your festival interests.

See 2026 Sundance Film Festival: Premium Pass & Package Purchase Guidelines

Year-Round Benefits

Supporter Shorts: Enjoy this monthly series of a short film from previous Festivals.

Inside the Archives: A monthly newsletter that gives a behind-the-scenes look into the Sundance Institute’s vault of photos, posters, videos, and memories from the past 40+ years.

Filmmaker Submission Fees Discount: Receive a discount off one early or official film submission to the Sundance Film Festival.

50% off

50% off

50% off

Collab Benefits

Access to Sundance Collab: The Institute’s online artist community, featuring newsletters and invitations to artist conversations, workshops, and master classes led by filmmakers and industry professionals.

Collab Master Class Discount: Enjoy a special discount on one of our Master Classes! These in-depth, interactive workshops focus on both craft and career development, and are led by filmmaking experts.

Access to ALL live and recorded Master Classes

Access to ALL live and recorded Master Classes

Access to ALL live and recorded Master Classes

Collab On Demand Course Discount: Enjoy a special discount on our filmmaking courses designed to refine your craft and network with creators.

50% off

75% off

75% off

*All benefits are subject to change.
Donor Circle memberships are valid for one year from activation.
 
Additional information:
  • 2027 Film Festival dates: TBA in Boulder, Colorado.
  • Donor Circle Membership must be active by October 1, 2026 to be eligible for the Donor Circle Express Pass & Ticket Package Presale.
  • Donor Circle Membership must be active by January 2, 2027 to be eligible for the Donor Circle Early Ticket Package Fulfillment and Single Ticket Pre-Sale.
  • Tickets and passes are available for in person or online film screenings.
  • Non-passholders must purchase a ticket for each film screening.
  • For more information, view purchase options at: Sundance Film Festival website: https://festival.sundance.org/