Sundance has updated its eligibility guidelines to emphasize that prior Institute support is not always required, making several funds more accessible to new applicants. You will also find new specific opportunities listed, such as the Walt Disney Studios fund for feature fiction directors. Additionally, the application process now utilizes standardized checklists to help streamline your submission.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates: Rolling (various initiatives and fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Most project advancement/completion grants: $25,000 (unrestricted); fellowships may vary.
Summary: Supports independent storytellers with funding, mentorship, and advocacy to foster creative and economic sustainability in the evolving media landscape.