Artist Accelerator
Sundance Institute's Artist Accelerator Program supports independent storytellers with fellowships, grants, and mentorship to foster innovation and equity in diverse, cutting-edge storytelling.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates: Rolling (varies by fellowship and fund)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $10,000–$25,000; yearlong fellowships and completion grants available.
Summary: Supports independent storytellers with financial, creative, and tactical resources through fellowships, project grants, and mentorship.
Key Information: Multiple tracks and funds; eligibility and award size vary by program focus (e.g., AI, Latine, Asian American, U.S. Muslim narratives).
Description
The Artist Accelerator Program at Sundance Institute is designed to empower emerging and mid-career independent storytellers by providing a range of support mechanisms including yearlong fellowships, project advancement and completion grants, and individualized mentorship. The program takes an artist-first approach, addressing the evolving needs of creators in a rapidly changing creative landscape. Initiatives within the program are tailored to specific communities and artistic practices, with a strong commitment to access, equity, and sustainability in independent storytelling.
