Indigenous Program
The Sundance Institute Indigenous Program offers labs, fellowships, and creative support to empower Indigenous storytellers and elevate their voices in film and media.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates: Rolling (Graton Collab Artist Opportunity) | August 12–16, 2024 (Indigenous Intensive x Hawai‘i) | September 27, 2025 (Indigenous Film Tour event)
Funding Amounts: Varies by opportunity; includes fellowships, labs, and project support.
Summary: Supports and elevates Indigenous storytellers globally through labs, fellowships, and creative gatherings.
Key Information: Open only to artists who self-identify as Indigenous; no application fee.
Description
The Sundance Institute Indigenous Program is dedicated to championing and deeply supporting Indigenous-created stories on a global scale. Through a range of offerings—including labs, fellowships, intensives, and public screenings—the program is designed to address the unique creative and professional needs of Native and Indigenous storytellers. The program’s mission is rooted in decolonizing the screen, amplifying Indigenous voices, and upholding the sovereignty and perspectives of Indigenous peoples and communities. Opportunities are provided for both emerging and established Indigenous filmmakers, including support for feature films, episodic work, and short films.
