Artist Accelerator
Sundance Institute's Artist Accelerator Program supports emerging and mid-career independent storytellers with grants, mentorship, and resources to advance, complete, or distribute creative projects.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Artist Accelerator application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $10,000–$25,000; yearlong fellowships and project grants are non-recoupable and may vary by specific initiative.
Summary: Supports emerging and mid-career independent storytellers with financial, creative, and tactical resources to advance their projects and careers.
Description
The Artist Accelerator Program at Sundance Institute is designed to support independent storytellers—filmmakers, writers, and media artists—who are navigating an evolving creative and economic landscape. Launched in 2021, the program offers yearlong fellowships, project advancement and completion grants, individualized mentorship, and access to a vibrant artist community. It prioritizes both emerging and mid-career artists, providing non-recoupable grants and tailored resources to help advance, complete, or distribute meaningful projects. The program also collaborates with peer organizations and public agencies to foster equity and sustainability across the independent storytelling ecosystem.
