Audio Storytelling Intensive: From Idea to Audience | Presented by Audible

Weekend Intensive

Step into the world of audio storytelling—an exciting, accessible medium where your creativity can shine and reach listeners across the globe. With audio content more popular than ever, this platform offers limitless possibilities for creators to tell captivating stories and connect with international audiences.

Join Sundance Collab for this live, online weekend intensive presented by Audible, where you’ll unlock the power of storytelling through sound. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, this course will guide you through the art of crafting compelling audio stories—from sparking your idea to captivating your audience.


In this course, you will:

  • identify the elements of a successful audio story idea and series pitch and how to apply them to your project.
  • understand how to assemble your production and key collaborators, from prep through post.
  • learn audio essentials for high-quality production.
  • learn how to use sound design to captivate your audience.
  • become familiar with the post-production process.
  • understand the festival, distribution, and funding landscape.

This course is ideal for:

  • first-time audio storytellers with a great idea for a fiction or nonfiction story or series.
  • filmmakers or writers interested in exploring audio storytelling.

More about this intensive:

This intensive is generously supported by Audible and will be free to attend for those who are accepted. Below is a timeline for applicants:

  • Applications due: March 9, 2025
  • Applicants notified: March 19, 2025


Intensive Schedule


Friday, April 4:

  • 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT

Saturday, April 5:

  • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT
  • 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT

Sunday, April 6:

  • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT
  • 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT

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Sundance Collab provides accommodations and support services to participants with disabilities. Accommodations and services are designed to meet the needs of each participant. Please email us at accessibility@sundance.org to arrange for services.