“Sundance deepens the resolve of artists, bringing them together in a creative community so that they know they are not alone.” —Robert Redford, President and Founder

The Sundance Institute’s artist programs provide dynamic support at every step of the creative journey for individuals with distinct voices in film, theatre, film composing, episodic storytelling, and emerging media. Each program consists of labs, grants, intensives, sessions, and ongoing resources for artists to nurture their projects and sustain their careers. Through year-round activities, we provide the space for artists to create and share their stories with the world. Since our inception, the Institute’s programs have supported more than 11,000 artists and fostered a community for independent storytellers to learn, grow, connect, and give back.

For questions regarding an open application, please contact the program email listed on the application. For technical support on an existing application, please contact applicationsupport@sundance.org. All other general inquiries about the Institute may be directed to institute@sundance.org. We are unable to provide phone support for questions regarding applications at this time.

For more information about our programs and artist opportunities, please visit sundance.org/apply.