2027 Development Track
The Sundance Institute Development Track supports emerging fiction feature screenwriters with mentorship, labs, and fellowships to foster authentic and diverse storytelling, including special opportunities for science-themed projects.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline for the 2027 Development Track, projected)
Funding Amounts: No direct production funding; selected projects receive lab participation, mentorship, and are considered for fellowships and the Alfred P. Sloan Grant (amount varies).
Summary: Supports fiction feature screenwriters with a single application for Sundance Institute's labs, fellowships, and grants, fostering creative development and authentic storytelling.
Key Information: Application covers multiple programs; applicants are considered for all eligible opportunities.
Description
The Development Track is a comprehensive annual application process offered by the Sundance Institute for writers of fiction feature work-in-progress screenplays. Through a single application, writers are considered for multiple prestigious programs, including the Screenwriters Lab, Screenwriters Intensive, and the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship and Commissioning Grant. The initiative is designed to nurture emerging filmmakers by providing guidance, community, resources, and opportunities for creative and professional growth. Emphasis is placed on authentic, independent storytelling and advancing diverse voices in film.
