Producers Program
Forecasted
The Sundance Institute Producers Program provides year-round labs, mentorship, and resources to help independent producers advance feature-length fiction or nonfiction film projects.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Fellows receive grants for personal expenses and project costs; additional $10,000 awards for select producers; support includes travel, lodging, and meals for lab participation.
Summary: Year-round support for independent U.S.-based fiction and nonfiction feature producers, including labs, fellowships, funding, and education.
Key Information: U.S. residency required; director must be attached; only feature-length projects eligible.
Description
The Sundance Institute Producers Program offers comprehensive, year-round support to independent producers working on fiction or nonfiction feature-length projects. Through a combination of labs, fellowships, networking opportunities, grants, and educational resources, the program aims to empower emerging and mid-career producers. Participants benefit from mentorship, skill-building, professional connections, and funding, all designed to help them advance their projects and careers in the independent film industry.
