Sundance Institute

🎟️ Passes and packages for the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival go on sale October 22 at 10 a.m. MT. Skip the FOMO and experience the action firsthand, either in person, online, or both. And mark your calendars for January 12, 2026, when ticket selection opens for package holders, and for January 14, 2026, when Single Film Ticket sales begin. We’ll see you in Utah when the Festival kicks off on January 22, 2026, and digitally starting January 29, 2026, when online screenings begin. Explore ticket options: https://lnkd.in/dQicU-vd

We are pleased to announce ROLEX as Sundance Institute’s Official Partner and Exclusive Timepiece. The Feature Film Program will be in partnership with the Swiss watchmaking brand for multiple years providing direct support and granting to artists. Learn more: bit.ly/48wQVsw

Join Sundance Collab for an exclusive conversation with Palme d’Or winner Jafar Panahi. Despite being banned from filmmaking by Iranian authorities, Panahi secretly directed his new film, "It Was Just an Accident," which Rolling Stone calls "extraordinary." Hear how he continues to create bold, subversive cinema under strict censorship. Thursday, Oct 16 | 10AM PT Register: sndnc.org/4h211Uk

Join Sundance Collab for an exclusive conversation with Palme d’Or winner Jafar Panahi. Despite being banned from filmmaking by Iranian authorities, Panahi secretly directed his new film, "It Was Just an Accident," which Rolling Stone calls "extraordinary." Hear how he continues to create bold, subversive cinema under strict censorship. Thursday, Oct 16 | 10AM PT Register: sndnc.org/4h211Uk

Indigenous filmmakers! Are you aspiring to direct a feature film? Apply now for the 2026 Merata Mita Fellowship to be considered for grants, yearlong support, and more. Deadline: November 3, 2025. Apply here: bit.ly/4nNBj8C

Sundance Collab is now enrolling for Rewriting Your TV Pilot and Crafting Your Pitch, an 8-week intensive designed to bridge the gap between a complete pilot draft and an industry-ready presentation. Led by an accomplished TV writer, this course provides a structured revision process, tools for creating a professional pitch deck, and techniques to practice a formal pitch. Key features include two personalized 45-minute 1-on-1 sessions where the instructor provides in-depth script feedback. This is a crucial step for aspiring and experienced TV writers aiming to confidently take their original series to market. Course Dates: October 20 – December 1. Registration Deadline: October 16. Limited, need-based scholarships are available. Learn more and register your pilot draft here: sndnc.org/4nDjf0Y

Announcing the fellows selected for the 2025 Sundance Institute Building Bridges Fellowship, supported by the Doris Duke Foundation and the Islamic Scholarship Fund. Learn more about the fellows and their projects: sndnc.org/3VRS5r3

Do you have an original pilot, or idea for a series? 🎬 Apply now for the 2026 Episodic Lab by November 9, 2025 for the opportunity to work with accomplished showrunners, producers, and executives to develop your writing and pitching skills and give you the tools for success. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUWEA9Zm

Screenwriter Tory Kamen reflects on how the Sundance Institute’s Screenwriters Intensive helped build her confidence as she developed "Eleanor the Great," her first feature-length script, now directed by Scarlett Johansson and starring June Squibb. Now in theaters. Read more: sndnc.org/48fVmYA

This month’s Sundance Collab Events Guide is here. Learn from cinematic visionaries and get insider advice for your career. 🎬 ✨ Spotlights: Hear from visionary directors Bill Condon (“Kiss of the Spider Woman”) and Jafar Panahi (“It Was Just An Accident”). 🔪 Advisor Studio: Horror expert Beth Bruckner O’Brien breaks down how to build fear on screen. 📚 Insider Sessions: Get tips for applying to the Episodic Lab, Ignite Program and Cultural Impact Residency. RSVP: sndnc.org/4nISuIk