Artist Accelerator
Sundance Institute's Artist Accelerator Program offers yearlong support, mentorship, and grants to independent storytellers, with a focus on advancing diverse and underrepresented narratives in film and media.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates: Rolling (Year-round fellowships and grants)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 unrestricted grants for fellows; completion grants up to $25,000; yearlong support and mentorship included.
Summary: Provides financial, creative, and community support to emerging and mid-career independent storytellers, with specific fellowships for underrepresented narratives.
Key Information: Multiple tracks available, including fellowships for U.S. Muslim narratives and project completion funds.
Description
The Sundance Institute Artist Accelerator Program is designed to meet the evolving needs of independent storytellers, offering a comprehensive suite of support for both emerging and mid-career artists. The program provides yearlong fellowships, project advancement and completion grants, individualized mentorship, and opportunities for professional development and community building. Initiatives within the program include targeted fellowships (such as those supporting Asian American and U.S. Muslim narratives), as well as completion funds for filmmakers at critical stages of their projects. The program aims to foster equity, access, and sustainability in the independent storytelling ecosystem through partnerships and advocacy.
