Getting Started on Sundance Collab

Choose your profile to explore resources for you.


I AM A SCREENWRITER OR TV WRITER

I’m looking for discipline, inspiration, and community.

Sign up for the Writers’ Cafe for a dedicated weekly hour of writing and the opportunity to connect with other writers. Join our Community Forum for Writers’ Cafe prompts and playlists along with the possibility to chat with other writers any time.

I have a short amount of time and want a quick case study or some strategies on structure and character development.

Watch our short Learn Now videos. Sundance Collab member favorites:

Browse the full library of writer-focused Learn Now videos.

I want to hear from writers who’ve been successful.

Hear from industry professionals in our live event recordings. The Sundance Collab team recommends:

Browse the full library of writer-focused live event recordings.

I want in-depth instruction in a particular area of interest.

Watch a recorded Master Class, our monthly three-hour workshops led by leading filmmakers. The Sundance Collab team recommends:

You can also attend an upcoming Master Class live! Join to meet other filmmakers and ask your questions.

I have an idea for an in-progress script or series and I need skills, guidance, and feedback to move it forward.

Try these courses:

(Don’t see any scheduled sessions for a course? Add your name to our notification list and we’ll let you know when the next session is posted.)

I’m looking for representation and information on how to navigate the business.

These resources might help:


I AM A PRODUCER

I have a short amount of time and want a quick case study or topline strategies.

Watch our short Learn Now videos. Sundance Collab member favorites:

Browse the full library of producer-focused Learn Now videos.

I’m looking for inspiration and want to hear from producers who’ve been successful.

Hear from industry professionals in our event recordings. The Sundance Collab team recommends:

Browse the full library of producer-focused live event recordings.

I want in-depth instruction in a particular area of interest.

Watch a recorded Master Class, our monthly three-hour workshops led by leading filmmakers. The Sundance Collab Team recommends:

You can also attend an upcoming Master Class live! Join to meet other filmmakers and ask your questions.

I’m new to producing. I need the basics.

Try one of these courses:

I have a project and I need skills, guidance, and feedback to move it forward.

Try these courses:

(Don’t see any scheduled sessions for a course? Add your name to our notification list and we’ll let you know when the next session is posted.)

I’m looking to finance my project.

Check out our Grants & Opportunities page, a directory of film and media grants, labs, contests and fellowships, updated weekly. 

You may also want to watch Master Class: Funding Your Fiction Film

I AM A DIRECTOR

I have a short amount of time and want a quick case study or practical advice.

Here are some Sundance Collab member favorites:

Browse the full library of directing-focused Learn Now videos.

I’m looking for inspiration and want to hear from directors who’ve been successful.

Hear from industry professionals in our event recordings. The Sundance Collab Team recommends

Browse the full library of director-focused live event recordings.

I’m new to directing actors and need to build my skills and confidence.

The Sundance Collab team recommends these recordings and courses to get you up to speed:


I want in-depth instruction in a particular area of interest.

Watch a recorded Master Class, our monthly three-hour workshops with leading filmmakers. The Sundance Collab team recommends:

You can also attend an upcoming Master Class live! Join to meet other filmmakers and ask your questions.

I’m looking for representation and how to navigate the TV and film business.

These resources might help:


I’m looking for funding.

Check out our Grants & Opportunities page, a directory of film and media grants, labs, contests and fellowships, updated weekly. 

You may also want to watch our Master Class: Funding your Documentary.

I WORK IN DOCUMENTARY

I have a short amount of time and want a quick case study or practical advice.

Watch our short Learn Now videos. Sundance Collab member favorites:

Browse the full library of documentary-focused Learn Now videos.

I’m looking for inspiration and want to hear from documentary filmmakers who’ve succeeded.

Hear from industry professionals in our event recordings. The Sundance Collab Team recommends:

Browse the full library of documentary-focused live event recordings.

I want in-depth instruction in a particular area of interest.

Watch a recorded Master Class, our monthly three-hour workshops with leading filmmakers. The Sundance Collab Team recommends:

You can also attend an upcoming Master Class live! Join to meet other filmmakers and ask your questions.

I’m new to making documentaries. I need the basics.

Try these On Demand courses:


I have a documentary project and I need skills, guidance, and feedback to move it forward.

Try these courses:


I’m looking for documentary funding.

Check out our Grants & Opportunities page, a directory of film and media grants, labs, contests and fellowships, updated weekly. 

You may also want to watch our Master Class: Funding your Documentary.

I NEED TO BUILD MY CAREER AND NAVIGATE THE INDUSTRY

I have a short amount of time and want a quick case study or practical advice.

Watch our short Learn Now videos. Sundance Collab member favorites:

Browse the full library of career and business-focused Learn Now videos.


I want to build my TV and film career.

Hear from industry professionals in our event recordings. The Sundance Collab Team recommends:

Browse the full library of documentary-focused live event recordings.

I need help navigating the TV and film industry.

Hear from industry professionals in our event recordings. The Sundance Collab Team recommends:


I want in-depth instruction in a particular area of interest.

Watch a recorded Master Class. The Sundance Collab Team recommends:

You can also attend an upcoming Master Class live! Join to meet other filmmakers and ask your questions.