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.
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.
Women at Sundance Institute supports and advances women filmmakers—especially those from underrepresented groups—through research, fellowships, and professional development to promote gender equity in independent film.
Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship supports Asian American artists with funding, mentorship, and project development to strengthen representation in independent media.
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.
Sundance Institute's Equity, Impact, and Belonging Program supports underrepresented storytellers with grants, mentorship, research, and community access to promote diversity in independent film.