Artist Accelerator
Sundance Institute's Artist Accelerator Program supports emerging and mid-career independent storytellers with funding, mentorship, and advocacy to foster creative and economic sustainability in media.
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.
Description
The Artist Accelerator Program at Sundance Institute is designed to empower emerging and mid-career independent storytellers as they navigate the changing creative and economic landscape of media. Launched in 2021, the program takes an artist-first approach, offering crucial financial support, individualized mentorship, and yearlong fellowships. It includes a range of opportunities such as project advancement and completion grants, fellowships for diverse communities, and professional development resources. The program also leads advocacy efforts to standardize application processes and promote ethical frameworks in the creative sector, aiming to foster access, equity, and sustainability in independent storytelling.
