Support
Membership
Support
Membership
Championing independent filmmakers and introducing new audiences to their work is the heart of our mission at Sundance Institute. We do this through transformative artist programs, unique industry mentorship opportunities, and critical filmmaking grants — initiatives all funded by the Institute with your support.
Members provide essential funding for Sundance Institute, a 501c3 nonprofit, to help fiercely independent filmmakers find their voices and break into the industry. As a thanks for this imperative support, our Membership community enjoys benefits that include early Festival ticket selection, 20% off merchandise, a year of personally curated short films, invitation to a free Festival screening, and more! Join today.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at (310) 492-2301 or email membership@sundance.org with any questions. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Discover New Voices
As a thank-you for the support of our Members, we’ve curated 12 Sundance Film Festival shorts to watch during June and July, including the winner of the 2021 Short Film Jury Award: International Fiction, Bambirak. Join below to watch these diverse shorts today and discover your new favorite filmmaker!*
Click below to hear about this year’s collection from our featured artists!
The Sundance Film Festival Shorts Program Is Presented by XRM Media
Widely considered the premier American showcase for short films and the launchpad for many prominent independent filmmakers for more than 30 years, the Sundance Film Festival Shorts program includes fiction, documentary, and animation from around the world, with a wild variety of style and story. This collection gives you a small sample of the program offered every January.
*Members received an email with a code to access. If you experience any issues or missed this email, please contact membership@sundance.org.
Membership Levels and Benefits
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival season will be here before you know it! Renew your support today to ensure you can enjoy benefits through the next Festival and throughout the year. The benefits grid below will be updated once 2024 Festival details are confirmed. Please reference our 2023 benefits for an idea of what’s to come. We look forward to having you join us on the mountain again next year!
Benefits
Indie
$65
Supporter
$500
Storyteller
$2,500
Sundance Film Festival Benefits
Access to the single film ticket pre-sale for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
Access to a package pre-sale and ticket selection ahead of the general public
Ability to purchase ticket packages above the general public limit for a total of 3 Festival Packages (10 tickets each)
Invitation to annual Sundance Film Festival sneak preview events
20% off Sundance Film Festival merchandise
- Discount code will be included in your welcome email
50% off one early- or official submission fee for the Sundance Film Festival*
- This discount does not apply to late entries. Those interested in applying for a Sundance lab or submitting a film for the Festival, please note that you must choose one. You cannot receive a waived/discounted fee for both.
Access to a Membership desk for customer support and box office services during the Sundance Film Festival
Year-Round Benefits
Invitations to special events, including digital discussions, throughout the year
A collection of shorts selected for you by Sundance Film Festival Senior Programmer of Short Films, Mike Plante
- Films are distributed through a private email link.
A discount on Final Draft software*
One waived application fee for a Sundance Institute lab*
- Those interested in applying for a Sundance lab or submitting a film for the Festival, please note that you must choose one. You cannot receive a waived/discounted fee for both.
Special offers and discounts with partners throughout the year
Invitations to Membership screenings and special engagements
Recognition on our Sundance.org donor list
*Please reach out to membership@sundance.org for more information on how to use this benefit.
This Month's Benefits
Don’t miss out!
To receive notifications about your membership benefits, you must agree to receive emails from us. Email membership@sundance.org to update your preferences and make sure that you’re not missing out.
Note: Opting out of these emails will cause you to lose access to notifications about any Festival benefits included in your membership, as well as perks like our annual Shorts Collection, and more.
Sundance Circle
If you’re interested in learning about how to deepen your investment in independent storytelling beyond Membership, consider joining Sundance Circle. With each gift, donors receive a suite of benefits to the Sundance Film Festival, so you can celebrate all the work that you have made possible.
Matching Gifts
Your gift to Sundance Institute could be matched dollar for dollar by your employer! Many employers companies sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees, retirees and/or their spouses. If you are unsure if your employer offers matching gifts, please contact us directly at (310) 492-2301 or email membership@sundance.org.
Festival Member Benefits FAQ
The 2022 Festival will take place in-person and online January 20-30. We are in the process of designing a safe and accessible Festival where our audiences and artists can come together to celebrate and discover new work, and each other. Mark your calendars and stay tuned: This summer we will have more details to help you craft your plan and arrange for any travel.