Sundance Institute | Building Bridges Completion Fund
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Sundance Institute | Building Bridges Completion Fund supports filmmakers with completion and impact campaign funding to amplify U.S. Muslim narratives and build sustainable distribution strategies.
This grant was recently updated
Sundance now states that Artist Accelerator grants, including the Building Bridges Completion Fund, are invitation-only, open to nominated candidates previously supported by a Sundance Institute program or nominated by a partner organization.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates: Invitation-only; no application deadline published
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 in non-recoupable project funding
Summary: Supports completion and impact campaigns for films and episodic projects amplifying the universality and distinctiveness of U.S. Muslim narratives.
Key Information: Access is invitation-only through nomination following Sundance Institute support or by a partner organization.
Description
The Sundance Institute | Building Bridges Completion Fund supports U.S.-based directors, writers, and producers whose feature films, short films, or episodic projects amplify the universality and distinctiveness of U.S. Muslim narratives. Launched in 2024 within Sundance Institute’s Artist Accelerator Program, the fund was developed with support from the Doris Duke Foundation.
The fund focuses on the high-pressure period between festival acceptance and premiere. Through Post-Production and Impact Campaign grants, it helps artists complete their work, make the most of their festival experience, and build sustainable distribution strategies. Like other Artist Accelerator funds, it prioritizes projects where support can have the greatest impact and catalyze a meaningful next step.
