2027 Graton Fellowship supports artists from California Native tribes developing or producing narrative features and feature-length documentaries to bring California Native perspectives to the screen.
The application deadline has been extended from November 16 to December 1, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. MT / 6:30 p.m. ET.
Indigenous Program supports Native and Indigenous storytellers through film and episodic development, labs, fellowships, and screenings to uplift Indigenous voices and champion their stories globally.
Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship supports Asian American artists with funding, mentorship, and project development to strengthen representation in independent media.
Native Lab supports Native and Indigenous storytellers with hands-on development, individual feedback, and roundtable discussions for feature film and episodic projects, helping uplift Indigenous artists.
Native Artist Fellows supports established and emerging Indigenous artists with residential fellowships to develop new work, explore creative directions, and strengthen their artistic practice.
Feature Film Program supports emerging independent fiction filmmakers through development labs, mentorship, fellowships, and grants to strengthen their stories and move projects toward audiences.