Indigenous Program
The Graton Artist Opportunity supports California Indigenous filmmakers with funding, mentorship, and yearlong creative development through the Sundance Institute Indigenous Program.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 (Graton Artist Opportunity full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 award for two fellows; yearlong access to Sundance Collab and creative mentorship
Summary: Supports Indigenous artists from California-based tribes to develop their storytelling through film, with mentorship and professional development.
Key Information: Open only to Indigenous artists affiliated with federally or non-federally recognized California tribes.
Description
The Sundance Institute Indigenous Program, through the Graton Artist Opportunity, provides tailored support to Indigenous artists from California-based tribes to amplify their voices in film. This program offers financial awards, mentorship, and yearlong access to Sundance Collab, a virtual platform for creative and professional development. The initiative is part of a broader effort by the Sundance Institute to champion Indigenous-created stories and foster the next generation of Native filmmakers.
