Sundance Institute Ignite
The Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Short Film Fund provides $35,000 and mentorship to five alumni filmmakers (ages 18–25) annually to complete independent short films.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (2026 Ignite x Adobe Short Film Fund)
Funding Amounts: $35,000 per project; 5 awards annually; support for 1–2 years for project completion.
Summary: Supports alumni of the Ignite x Adobe Fellowship (ages 18–25) with funding and creative consultation to complete short films.
Key Information: Only open to Ignite x Adobe Fellowship alumni with an application code.
Description
The Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Short Film Fund is designed to empower emerging filmmakers aged 18–25 who are alumni of the Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellowship. This annual fund awards $35,000 each to five selected short film projects, supporting their completion through direct investment and creative consultation. The program aims to foster independent storytelling by providing resources, mentorship, and visibility to the next generation of filmmakers.
