Deadline
The 2021 Merata Mita application is now closed. Please check back in October 2021 for more information.
Notification Date
Late November 2020
Eligibility: Indigenous artists who identify as women and are endeavoring to direct a feature film. One artist will be selected as a Merata Mita Fellow. This fellow will be an emerging filmmaker, seeking to direct a feature film. Recipient will receive a cash grant and a yearlong continuum of support from the Indigenous Program and Sundance Institute. Recipient is required to attend the 2021 Sundance Film Festival [Virtual].
Application Requirements:
- If you are submitting a narrative feature, a complete script is required.
- If you are submitting a documentary feature, a treatment is required.
- At least one sample work is required.
There is no application fee - feel free to peruse the application; if you have additional questions, please contact indigenous_program@sundance.org.