Producers Program
The Sundance Institute Producers Program offers yearlong mentorship, labs, and project support to independent producers developing feature-length fiction or nonfiction films.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Documentary Film Producers Track) | February 2027 (Feature Film Producers Track)
Funding Amounts: Fellows receive a grant for personal/project expenses; additional $10,000 awards for select fellows; yearlong fellowship with lab participation.
Summary: Comprehensive yearlong support, including labs, funding, and mentorship, for U.S.-based independent producers advancing feature-length fiction or nonfiction film projects.
Description
The Sundance Institute Producers Program offers a robust, year-round suite of support for independent producers working on feature-length fiction or nonfiction films. Through its Producers Track, the program provides emerging and mid-career producers with access to the Producers Lab, a yearlong fellowship, project funding, mentorship, and opportunities for industry networking. The program aims to empower producers to develop their creative and strategic skills, connect with a vibrant community of peers and industry professionals, and gain essential knowledge for successfully pitching, financing, and releasing impactful films. Two tracks are available: the Feature Film Producers Track (fiction) and the Documentary Film Producers Track (nonfiction).
