Great news for newcomers: you no longer need prior Sundance Institute participation to apply for most of these funds. The program's scope has also expanded beyond feature-length films to support shorts, episodic content, and innovative media like AI projects. Finally, all deadlines are now on a rolling basis, and the previous $60,000 maximum funding tier has been removed.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates: Rolling (varies by fellowship/fund)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $10,000–$25,000; yearlong fellowships and completion grants available; all grants are non-recoupable and unrestricted.
Summary: Supports emerging and mid-career independent storytellers with financial, creative, and tactical resources, including fellowships, project grants, and mentorship.
Key Information: Multiple tracks/funds for different artist backgrounds and project types; open to both previous Sundance participants and newcomers.