2026 Graton Artist Opportunity
The Sundance Institute Graton Artist Opportunity provides California Native filmmakers with a year of access to Sundance Collab's courses, workshops, and professional support to develop their craft and share their stories.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates: July 31, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Yearlong access to Sundance Collab resources, curated courses, workshops, and professional support; no direct monetary award.
Summary: Supports California Native filmmakers with access to Sundance Collab courses, resources, and community to help share their stories through film.
Key Information: No film project required to apply; open to artists at any career or project stage.
Description
The Sundance Institute Graton Artist Opportunity is designed to elevate and support Indigenous artists from federally and non-federally recognized California Indian tribes. This initiative provides selected artists with yearlong access to the Sundance Collab platform, offering curated courses, workshops, advisor sessions, and virtual community gatherings. The program aims to help California Native filmmakers develop their craft, advance their projects, and build professional networks in an industry where their perspectives are underrepresented.
