Native Lab
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.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Applications open) | December 22, 2026 (Applications close)
Funding Amounts: Hands-on development support, one-on-one feedback, and roundtable discussions
Summary: Native Lab supports Native and Indigenous storytellers developing feature film and episodic work through Sundance Institute’s Indigenous Program.
Key Information: Applicants must identify as Indigenous; writing teams are not accepted.
Description
Native Lab is a Sundance Institute Indigenous Program opportunity supporting Native and Indigenous storytellers working in feature film and episodic storytelling. Fellows receive hands-on support from the Institute and advisors through one-on-one feedback sessions and roundtable discussions. The lab is listed as taking place in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The Indigenous Program champions Indigenous-created stories on a global scale through labs, fellowships, screenings, and gatherings designed around Indigenous storytellers’ needs. Its goals are to decolonize the screen and uplift Indigenous artists while recognizing the responsibility and obligation involved in telling stories connected to Indigenous peoples, communities, and their sovereignty.
