The Walt Disney Studios Project Advancement and Completion Fund
Forecasted
The Walt Disney Studios Project Advancement and Completion Fund from Sundance Institute provides $25,000 to help directors of feature fiction films overcome critical creative or production challenges.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 unrestricted grant per project; typically one-time support for project advancement or completion.
Summary: Provides $25,000 unrestricted grants to directors of feature fiction projects for critical development or urgent advancement needs.
Key Information: Project must be a feature fiction film; prior Sundance Institute program support is typically required.
Description
The Walt Disney Studios Project Advancement and Completion Fund, administered by the Sundance Institute as part of its Artist Accelerator Program, is designed to support directors of feature fiction projects at pivotal moments in their creative process. Established in 2023, the fund offers $25,000 in unrestricted, non-recoupable support to help filmmakers overcome obstacles in development or completion. The goal is to ensure that urgent or catalytic needs do not stall promising independent films, empowering directors to move their projects forward in a meaningful way. The fund is one of several advancement and completion opportunities within the Artist Accelerator Program, which also provides mentorship, professional development, and access to a creative community.
