Indigenous Program supports Indigenous storytellers through film and episodic development, labs, fellowships, mentorship, and screenings to uplift Indigenous voices and decolonize the screen.
The 2027 Graton Fellowship by Sundance Institute supports California Native filmmakers with funding, mentorship, and resources to develop feature films or documentaries and showcase them at Sundance.
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.
2027 Merata Mita Fellowship supports Indigenous women pursuing feature film directing with grants, mentorship, and yearlong creative support to help them tell their stories and carry forward Mita’s legacy.
Sundance Institute's Equity, Impact, and Belonging Program supports underrepresented storytellers with grants, mentorship, research, and community access to promote diversity in independent film.
Feature Film Program supports emerging independent fiction filmmakers through development labs, mentorship, fellowships, and grants to strengthen their stories and move projects toward audiences.