Welcome to Our Membership Program!

Imagine being an undiscovered artist with a groundbreaking story to tell but no means to tell it. For many such artists, Sundance Institute funds one-of-a-kind labs that enable them to work on new projects for up to a month at a time, with intensive one-on-one mentoring from expert advisors as they create the next wave of independent film and theatre.

We believe that a story driven by an authentic voice can awaken new ideas, push creative boundaries, and spark new levels of empathy and understanding. That's why we're intensely committed to cultivating artists as they develop new stories. The Institute has supported such seminal works as critically acclaimed features Fruitvale Station, Beasts of the Southern Wild, and Reservoir Dogs; Academy Award–nominated documentaries Cartel Land and The Act of Killing; and Tony Award–winning plays Fun Home and Spring Awakening.

We can’t wait to see what’s next. Will you join us?

For more information, contact the Membership Desk at (310) 492-2301 or email membership@sundance.org.

This Month's Benefits

  • Access to an Exclusive Episode of That’s My Story
    Members receive exclusive access to a special Sundance Film Festival 2019 episode of our That’s My Story podcast. Get the inside scoop from our programmers about the fun things that occurred on the ground at this year’s Festival.

    One waived application fee for a Sundance Institute Lab ( Indie Creative +)
    Applying for a Sundance lab? Members at the Indie Creative level and above receive one waived lab application fee during their year-long Membership. Email membership@sundance.org for more information. (Members who are interested in applying for a Sundance lab or submitting a film for the Festival, please know that you must choose one or the other, but cannot receive a waived/discounted fee for both).

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    Final Draft Discount (Indie Creative and above)

    Take advantage of our Members-only Final Draft discounts--either on the full software, an upgrade, or the student version. Email membership@sundance.org to learn more.

Membership Levels and Benefits

Become a Sundance Institute Member and join a community of like-minded individuals who believe in the power of great art. Free from commercial and political pressures, the Institute is able to support the screenwriters, directors, composers, and theatre artists whose work makes our world a more informed, inspired, and human place. We provide storytellers with the tools to refine their artistic process and help present their stories to audiences worldwide. Want to be part of it? Join Sundance Institute today.

As a Sundance Institute Member, you’ll receive special benefits, discounts and premiums we’ve put together just for you. Your membership ensures that the Sundance Institute will continue to enrich our culture and change the world - one story at a time.

Sundance Institute provides storytellers with the tools to refine their artistic process and help present their stories to audiences worldwide.

    • Indie Enthusiast $65for audiences

      YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS

        • Advanced access to That’s My Story podcast
        • Grab your headphones and join us for the launch of our newest podcast series, That's My Story. We’re turning up the volume on our monthly Movie Club newsletter so you can hear directly from our programmers who scour the globe in search of the great stories that unspool at the Sundance Film Festival. Go behind-the-scenes with our team as they recount discovering the films that have stayed with them to this day. And the best part: As a Sundance Institute Member, you get an exclusive first listen of That’s My Story episodes before they’re released to the public.
      • Invitations to special events—dependent upon location
        • Members receive invitations to special events throughout the year, dependent upon location.
      • Annual collection of short films from the Sundance Film Festival
        • Enjoy a collection of shorts from the Sundance Film Festival, selected for you by Sundance short film programmers.

      FESTIVAL BENEFITS

      • 20% off all Sundance Film Festival merchandise
      • Invitation for you and a guest to attend private Membership screenings at the Sundance Film Festival
      • 8-hour pre-sale of individual tickets to the Sundance Film Festival
        • Get access to an 8-hour pre-sale on January 15th of tickets to the Sundance Film Festival before the locals’ and public individual ticket sales begin. Each Member may purchase up to 20 total tickets, including up to four per screening. Please be aware that even during the pre-sale some films may be sold out, with no tickets available. Please be aware that even during the pre-sale some films may be sold out, with no tickets available. Our Members-only individual tickets pre-sale will take place on January 15th from noon MT to 8:00 PM MT. To access the sale, you must become a Member by January 13, 2019.
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      Benefits are subject to change

    • Indie Creative $65for artists & producers

      YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS

      • Advanced access to That’s My Story podcast
        • Grab your headphones and join us for the launch of our newest podcast series, That's My Story. We’re turning up the volume on our monthly Movie Club newsletter so you can hear directly from our programmers who scour the globe in search of the great stories that unspool at the Sundance Film Festival. Go behind-the-scenes with our team as they recount discovering the films that have stayed with them to this day. And the best part: As a Sundance Institute Member, you get an exclusive first listen of That’s My Story episodes before they’re released to the public.
      • Invitations to special events—dependent upon location
        • Members receive invitations to special events throughout the year, dependent upon location.
      • Annual collection of short films from the Sundance Film Festival
        • Enjoy a collection of shorts from the Sundance Film Festival, selected for you by Sundance short film programmers.
      • Discount on Quiver Digital services
      • Discount on purchase of Final Draft Software
      • One waived application fee for a Sundance Institute Lab (during a year-long Membership)
        • (Please contact membership@sundance.org for more information.) Members who are interested in applying for a Sundance lab or submitting a film for the Festival, please know that you must choose one or the other, but cannot receive a waived/discounted fee for both.

      FESTIVAL BENEFITS

      • 50% off one early or official submission fee for the Sundance Film Festival (during a year-long Membership)
        • (Please contact membership@sundance.org for more information.) This discount only applies to early or official entries. It does not apply to late entries. Members who are interested in applying for a Sundance lab or submitting a film for the Festival, please know that you must choose one or the other, but cannot receive a waived/discounted fee for both.
      • 20% off all Sundance Film Festival merchandise
      • Invitation for you and a guest to attend private Membership screenings at the Sundance Film Festival
      • 8-hour pre-sale of individual tickets to the Sundance Film Festival
        • Get access to an 8-hour pre-sale on January 15th of tickets to the Sundance Film Festival before the locals’ and public individual ticket sales begin. Each Member may purchase up to 20 total tickets, including up to four per screening. Please be aware that even during the pre-sale some films may be sold out, with no tickets available. This is more common during the first half of the Festival, which will be January 24–29 for the 2019 Festival.
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      Benefits are subject to change

  • Members at the Supporter level get access to all Indie Creative and Indie Enthusiast benefits plus all of the following.

    FESTIVAL BENEFITS

    • Festival credential
      • Your credential provides access to Festival venues including Music Café and New Frontier.
    • Pass and package pre-sale
      • Members have exclusive access to an 8-hour pre-sale of passes and packages to the Sundance Film Festival, even before the public sale begins. Purchase limits are the same as in the public sale. Please be aware that the Membership pre-sale has been given a specific allocation of passes and packages. Some may sell out during the Membership sale and may be available again during the public sale.

    Join

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    Benefits are subject to change

  • Members at the Storyteller level get access to all Supporter benefits plus all of the following.

    YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS

    • Recognition on our sundance.org donor list

    FESTIVAL BENEFITS

    • Festival credential
      • Your credential provides access to Festival venues including Music Café and New Frontier.
    • Ability to purchase one ticket package outside of the public sale, with a priority time slot for film selection ahead of the general public
      • Members have access to purchase a 20-ticket package for either the first or second half of the Sundance Film Festival. This 20-ticket package is exclusive to Sundance Institute’s Membership programs and can no longer be purchased in the public sale. For more information about how to access this package, please email membership@sundance.org.
    • Invitation to attend Sundance Circle’s pre-Festival event, Cocktails with Cooper
      • Cocktails with Cooper is a Festival preview event series that gives you insider recommendations on must-see films from Festival Director John Cooper and our senior programmers (events take place in December in Los Angeles, Park City, San Francisco, and New York).

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    Benefits are subject to change

  • If you’re interested in learning about how to deepen your investment in independent storytelling beyond Membership, consider joining Sundance Circle. With each gift, donors receive a suite of benefits to the Sundance Film Festival, so you can celebrate all the work that you have made possible.

  • Artist Circle offers a unique opportunity to engage with the work and programs of Sundance Institute that you are most passionate about. As the Artist Circle community enables us to fund mentorships, residential labs, and public programming for artists at the forefront of storytelling in film, theatre, and emerging media, they’ll connect with those artists along with Institute and industry leaders throughout the year. We invite you to join us as a true stakeholder in our mission to empower the independent voices that ignite new ideas and transform our culture.

    To discuss this opportunity or the areas of Sundance Institute’s work that are of most interest to you, please email giving@sundance.org or call (310) 492-2265.

  • Your gift to Sundance Institute could be matched dollar for dollar by your employer! Many employers companies sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees, retirees and/or their spouses. If you are unsure if your employer offers matching gifts, please contact us directly at (310) 492-2301 or email membership@sundance.org.

  • Sundance Institute Members present their membership cards at the box office or concession stand to receive discounts at participating Art House Project and Alamo Drafthouse theatre locations. Members also receive two free movie tickets to Landmark Theatres and Sundance Cinemas.

    Please Note: Theatre discounts are available on regularly scheduled screenings only, not including special events or online sales.

    Map of USA

    ARIZONA

    ART HOUSE PROJECT

    THE LOFT

    3233 E Speedway Blvd.
    Tucson, AZ 85716

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    Discounted rate of $5.75 to regularly scheduled films

    CALIFORNIA

    ART HOUSE PROJECT

    THE PALM

    817 Palm Street
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    $2 off regular admission

    COLORADO

    ART HOUSE PROJECT

    INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES

    Muenzinger Auditorium,
    University of Colorado
    Visual Arts Complex,
    Boulder, CO 80302

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    $2 off regular admission

    THE BOEDECKER THEATER

    The Dairy Center for the Arts
    2590 Walnut Street
    Boulder, CO 80302

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    $6 tickets to regular features

    FLORIDA

    ART HOUSE PROJECT

    ENZIAN THEATER

    1300 South Orlando Ave.
    Maitland, FL 32751

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    $2.50 off regular admission and $3.00 off Saturday Matinee Classics

    ILLINOIS

    ART HOUSE PROJECT

    THE MUSIC BOX

    3733 N Southport Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60613

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    $2 off tickets regularly scheduled screenings

    MAINE

    ART HOUSE PROJECT

    RAILROAD SQUARE CINEMA

    17 Railroad Square
    Waterville, ME 04901

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    $2 off regular admission

    MICHIGAN

    ART HOUSE PROJECT

    MICHIGAN THEATRE

    603 East Liberty
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    $2 off regular admission

    MISSOURI

    ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE

    CINEMAS MAINSTREET

    1400 Main Street,
    Kansas City, MO 64105

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    Student pricing on regularly scheduled screening

    OKLAHOMA

    ART HOUSE PROJECT

    OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART

    415 Couch Drive
    Oklahoma City, OK 73102

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    $3 off regular admission

    OREGON

    ART HOUSE PROJECT

    HOLLYWOOD THEATRE

    4122 NE Sandy Boulevard
    Portland, OR 97212

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    $3 off admission

    TENNESSEE

    ART HOUSE PROJECT

    BELCOURT THEATRE

    2102 Belcourt Avenue
    Nashville, TN 37212

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    20% discount on all Belcourt merchandise and non-alcoholic concessions

    TEXAS

    ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE

    CINEMAS LAKELINE

    14028 N US Highway 183, Bldg F,
    Austin, TX 78717

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    Student pricing on regularly scheduled screenings

    THE RITZ

    320 E 6th Street,
    Austin, TX 78701

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    Student pricing on regularly scheduled screenings

    SLAUGHTER LANE

    5701 W. Slaughter Lane,
    Austin, TX 78749

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    Student pricing on regularly scheduled screenings

    SOUTH LAMAR

    1120 S Lamar Blvd.,
    Austin, TX 78704

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    Student pricing on regularly scheduled screenings

    VILLAGE

    2700 West Anderson Lane,
    Austin, TX 78757

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    Student pricing on regularly scheduled screenings

    PARK NORTH

    618 NW Loop 410,
    San Antonio, TX 78216

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    Student pricing on regularly scheduled screenings

    STONE OAK

    22806 US Hwy 281 North,
    San Antonio, TX 78258

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    Student pricing on regularly scheduled screenings

    WESTLAKES

    1255 SW Loop 410,
    San Antonio, TX 78227

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    Student pricing on regularly scheduled screenings

    UTAH

    ART HOUSE PROJECT

    BROADWAY CENTRE CINEMAS

    111 East Broadway
    Salt Lake City, UT 84111

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    One free small popcorn with ticket purchase and a 10% discount on all Salt Lake Film Society merchandise

    TOWER THEATRE

    900 S. 876 E.
    Salt Lake City, UT 84105

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    One free small popcorn with ticket purchase and a 10% discount on all Salt Lake Film Society merchandise

    VIRGINIA

    ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE

    CINEMAS WINCHESTER

    181 Kernstown Commons Blvd.,
    Winchester, VA 22602

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    Student pricing on regularly scheduled screening

    WASHINGTON

    ART HOUSE PROJECT

    PICKFORD FILM CENTER

    1318 Bay Street
    Bellingham, WA 98225

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    $3.25 off regular admission

    PICKFORD FILM CENTER’S THE LIMELIGHT

    1416 Cornwall Avenue
    Bellingham, WA 98225

    MEMBER DISCOUNT
    $3.25 off regular admission.

Collaborators

Sundance Institute Membership would like to acknowledge all of its Collaborators:

Alamo Drafthouse, Belcourt Theatre, Enzian Theatre, Final Draft Software, Hollywood Theatre, International Film Series, The Loft, Michigan Theatre, The Music Box, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, The Palm, Pickford Film Center, Railroad Square Cinema, Salt Lake Film Society, SundanceTV, SundanceNow Doc Club

Festival Member Benefits FAQ

    • How can I access the member pre-sale?
      The member pre-sale is online only and will be held on October 11 from noon to 8:00 p.m. MT. A link to the sale will be emailed to Supporter and Storyteller members on the morning of the 11th. Passes and packages may be purchased by current members only; all purchases will be verified. Purchases by nonmembers will be refunded. If you purchase a membership after the sale begins, you will receive the link to the sale in your confirmation email.
    • Am I unsubscribed?
      Last year, some members did not receive the link to the sale because they were unsubscribed from Sundance emails. If you recently signed up as a member, we asked you to agree to receive emails. If you have not recently renewed or joined, and you have not received membership emails regarding your benefits, please contact the membership office and ask us how to update your email preferences.
    • What can I do if a pass or package sells out?
      Please be aware that the membership pre-sale has been given a specific allocation of passes and packages, and they are first-come, first-served until sold out. If an item sells out during the membership sale, it may be available again during the public sale. This may be likely for the 10-ticket package for the first half of the Festival, which will be January 24–29 for the 2019 Festival.
    • Is there a limit to how many passes and packages I can buy?
      Each member is limited to a total of one of each ticket package (for example, you may purchase one First Half, one Second Half, and one Salt Lake City Ticket Package, but you may not purchase two of the same package type). For passes, there is a limit of two per specific type of pass. Apart from these limits, there are no limits on the total amount of different passes or ticket packages you can buy.
    • Can I buy locals packages and passes during the member pre-sale?
      The Locals 10 Ticket Package, the Locals Salt Lake City Pass, and the Utah Student 10 Ticket Package will not be available during the member pre-sale; these will be sold only during the locals sale on October 16. However, the Grand Pass and the Salt Lake City Only 10 Ticket Package will be available during the member pre-sale.
    • Can I also participate in the locals and public sales?
      Members who are Utah locals may participate in the locals sale on October 16, and all members may also participate in the public sale beginning October 18. During these sales, you will not be allowed to purchase additional passes or packages of the same type that you have already purchased previously, but you may try for a package that you were not able to purchase during the member pre-sale.
    • Can Storyteller members purchase additional items during the member and public sales after already purchasing privately through the Membership Office?
      For Storyteller members interested in purchasing additional packages or passes in the membership pre-sale or public sale, please be aware that you will not be able to purchase an additional ticket package for the same half of the Festival as the one you purchased through the Membership Office.
    • Do I get priority access to choose my films?
      Unfortunately, we are not able to offer priority access to film selection for ticket packages bought during the membership pre-sale. In December, you will receive information about how to log in to choose your films. Film selection usually occurs the first week of January.
    • How can I participate in the special sale for Chase Sapphire cardholders?
      Chase is offering their Sapphire cardholders the ability to purchase a 10-ticket package through their sale. Chase will be reaching out to their clients directly, beginning with preferred cardholders. The package costs $600 and is good for the entire 10 days of the Festival. It also comes with two credentials and two awards party tickets.
    • How can I access the member pre-sale for individual tickets?
      The member individual ticket pre-sale is online only and will be held on January 15 for 8 hours ONLY (noon to 8:00 p.m. MT); a link to the sale will be emailed to you the morning of the 15th.
    • Is there a limit to how many tickets I can purchase?
      Each member can purchase up to 20 total tickets, including up to four per screening. Please be aware that even during the pre-sale some films may be sold out, with no tickets available. This is more common for screenings during the first half of the Festival, which will be January 24–29 for the 2019 Festival.
    • When do I need to join?
      To participate in the 2019 Festival pre-sale, you must sign-up for membership by January 13th
    • How can I participate in the special sale for Chase Sapphire cardholders?
      Chase is offering their Sapphire cardholders the ability to purchase a 10 Ticket Package. Chase will be reaching out to their clients directly, beginning with preferred cardholders. The package costs $600 and is good for the entire 10 days of the Festival. It also comes with two credentials and two awards party tickets. The sale begins October 23 starting at noon, ending at 4 p.m. MST October 25.
    • I'm a Sundance Circle member. Do I get to participate in the pre-sales?
      The membership pre-sales are only for Sundance Institute members. We suggest you contact the Sundance Circle office for your exclusive pass and package purchase opportunities and if you have any additional questions.
    • Special Member Screenings
      Members can enjoy 2 exclusive screenings during the 2019 Festival. Please see the details below:
      • Where’s My Roy Cohn? Saturday, January 26th, 9 PM at Redstone Cinemas
      • Honey Boy Thursday, January 31st, 9 PM at Redstone Cinemas
      If you have not RSVP’ed, but would like to do so, please email membership@sundance.org
      • Can I bring a guest?
        Yes, members will be allowed to bring a guest. If you would like to bring more than one guest, please contact membership@sundance.org. We will accommodate additional people as space provides.
      • Can I attend more than one screening?
        Yes, members can RSVP to both screenings.
      • How do I get my tickets to attend?
        You can retrieve your tickets starting at 45 minutes before each screening. Tickets are distributed on a first come, first served basis and you must RSVP in order to receive a ticket.
    • Members Get 20% off Festival Merchandise
      Navigate the Festival in style. To receive 20% off Festival merchandise, please be sure to present your member welcome email at our Festival merchandise stores. If you cannot find your welcome email, please contact membership@sundance.org for an alternative option.
    • How can I contact the Membership Desk during the Festival?
      The Membership Desk can be contacted via email at membership@sundance.org. Please note that due to heavy traffic, there may be a delay in responding, but we will get through all emails as quickly as possible.
    • Member Ticket Giveaways
      As a thank you for helping us #StandforStorytelling, members can participate in daily ticket giveaways on our Twitter page @sundancefest. Simply retweet our daily tweet for your chance to enter:
      • Friday, January 25th: Late Night, 6:30 PM at Eccles Theatre
      • Saturday, January 26th: The Sunlight Night, 7:00 PM at Eccles Theatre
      • Sunday, January 27th: Knock Down the House, 6:00 PM at The MARC Theatre
      • Monday, January 28th: Official Secrets, 6:30 PM at Eccles Theatre
      • Tuesday, January 29th: Corporate Animals, 8:30 PM at The MARC Theatre
      • Wednesday, January 30th: The Tomorrow Man, 6:30 PM at Eccles Theatre
      • Thursday, January 31st: The Mustang, 6:30 PM at Eccles Theatre
      • Friday, February 1st: Blinded by the Light, 9:30 PM at The Ray Theatre
      • Saturday, February 2nd: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, 12:15 PM at Eccles Theatre
      • Sunday, February 3rd: Grand Jury Prize: US Dramatic Winner, 3:30 PM at Eccles Theatre
    • Win Prizes at the Festival Co-op
      Come get to know us at the Festival Co-op! Stop by to compete in daily trivia contests (2-3 PM MT) with special guest hosts and to take a turn at our spinning wheel. Learn more about our year-round work supporting independent artists.

      Festival Co-op
      608 Main St., Park City
      Friday, January 25th - Friday, February 1, 2019
      10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
      Saturday, February 2, 2019
      10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • Access to an Exclusive Episode of That’s My Story
      Members receive exclusive access to a special Sundance Film Festival 2019 episode of our That’s My Story podcast. Get the inside scoop from our programmers about the fun things that occurred on the ground at this year’s Festival.
    • How do I attend the member events before and during the Festival?
      Members will receive an invitation to RSVP to all events for their membership level.
      • Festival Sneak Preview: Cocktails with Cooper—All Storyteller members are invited to attend Sundance Circle’s premier pre-Festival event that gives an inside look into the Festival films before film selection in January. Festival Sneak Preview: Cocktails with Cooper is held in the beginning of December in Los Angeles, Park City, and New York.
      • Member Screenings—All members will receive invites to 2 members-only screenings during Festival. Invites will be sent in January 2019.