Feature Film Producers Track: Lab & Fellowship

Applicants to the Feature Film Producers Track will be considered for the Producers Lab and Fellowship (yearlong program commencing July 2026).

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.

Sign up for the upcoming informational session on Sundance Collab, Tuesday, December 9, 10am PT / 1pm ET. Link here .

Final date to receive applications:
Thursday, February 11, 2026, 6:00pm MT
Producers Lab Dates:
July 13–18, 2026
Number of Fellows: 5

There is a separate Producers Track application for producers working on a documentary film
. More information can be found about support for nonfiction projects on the Documentary Film Program page .

• 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.

Applicants will need to provide the following information and materials via the online application by February 11, 2026, at 6 p.m. MT:

• Contact info: the email address you provide will be used to correspond with you moving forward. Please make sure producers is cleared in your spam filter!
• Project synopsis (750-word max)
• Director’s artistic statement (500-word max):
  This statement should detail the director’s creative intent for the film, which can include the genesis of the story, particular themes of interest, visual style, and their personal connection to the material.
• Additional information (optional; 400-word max):
  This should include any additional information, such as status of the project, cast or crew attachments, or other producers attached who are not applying for the fellowship and their roles on the project.
• Bios (300-word max each):
  Bios should be included for the applying producer(s), the screenwriter(s), and the director(s). Please specifically list all notable credits, accolades, education, and experience. For any previous works listed, please note the format of the work (e.g., short film, feature, or episodic; fiction or nonfiction).
• Essay questions (400-word max each):
  You will be asked to answer a series of seven essay questions that will allow us to better understand your point of view as a producer and why you want to make the project you are applying with.  to view the sample essay questions.
• Letter of recommendation:
  You will be asked to upload one letter of recommendation in PDF form. Your recommender should be someone familiar with your prior creative work, such as a filmmaking colleague or professor, but they do not necessarily need to be someone familiar with your submitted project. The recommender should not be attached to the project in any position. (For example, the recommender cannot be the writer, director, co-producer, cinematographer, etc.)
  
  If you are applying as a team, you can submit one joint letter or separate letters. Your letter must be uploaded by the deadline in order for you to submit your full application.
• Application fee of $45 (credit card only)

Please note:

No scripts or additional materials are accepted at this stage.

Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis as to whether or not their application is…