Feature Film Producers Track Grant

The Sundance Institute's Feature Film Producers Track is a yearlong program designed to support emerging film producers starting July 2026. Selected candidates will receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and workshops aimed at enhancing their creative and problem-solving skills. Eligibility requires experience in film production and a completed scripted project. This initiative fosters the development of independent artists, aiming to elevate their work within the film industry and connect them with audiences.

The 2026–2027 Feature Film Producers Fellowship is a yearlong program designed to nurture emerging producers with project-specific support through the Producers Lab, year-round mentorship from a dedicated industry mentor, film industry networking opportunities, professional development and project advancement strategy workshops, and ongoing support from Sundance Institute staff. The program is designed to hone emerging producers’ creative instincts and evolve their communication and problem-solving skills at all stages of their next feature film.

Eligibility

Candidates must have produced at least one short or feature-length narrative or documentary film, but no more than two narrative features total as lead producer. This does not include co-producer, associate producer, or executive producer credits.
Candidates must have a completed scripted feature-length project in hand, with a director attached to the project.
Candidates must have a legal agreement in place through which they control the project (e.g., an option, attachment, or shopping agreement).
Candidates may not be involved as a writer or director of the submitted project.
Candidates must live in the United States, though the project may be filmed internationally.