Sundance Institute Ignite
Sundance Institute Ignite supports emerging filmmakers aged 18–25 with mentorship, artist development, and opportunities to create and showcase independent films.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Ignite x Adobe Fellowship) | July 2027 (Ignite x Adobe Short Film Fund)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards support mentorship, development, and short film production for emerging filmmakers; specific award sizes vary by program.
Summary: Supports emerging filmmakers aged 18–25 with mentorship, development, and opportunities to engage with the independent film community.
Description
The Sundance Institute Ignite program, with founding support from Adobe, is dedicated to discovering and nurturing the next generation of filmmakers. Since 2015, Ignite has provided aspiring filmmakers aged 18 to 25 with unique opportunities to develop their craft, receive mentorship, and connect with the independent film community. Through initiatives like the Ignite x Adobe Fellowship (a year-long artist development program), the Ignite x Adobe Short Film Fund, and access to the Sundance Film Festival, the program fosters innovative storytelling and supports emerging voices in independent cinema.
