Story Forum is a gathering for creators who want to explore the latest in storytelling. Through conversations, demos, and case studies, you’ll learn how different tools, practices, workflows, and techniques can support—not replace—your creative voice.

Story Forum is designed for artists, creatives, writers, producers, game and immersive creators, educators, students, and anyone curious about the future of storytelling. Whether you’re just starting out or already established, you’re welcome.

You can attend by registering online once registration opens in January. Simply visit this Story Forum page, choose the in-person or online options that best fit your needs, and complete the registration for each session.

The in-person portion of Story Forum will be held in the Sheraton Park City. Full venue details, accessibility information, and directions will be available on the event page once registration opens.

A detailed schedule of sessions, speakers, and activities will be posted on the Story Forum website starting on January 8, 2026. Registrants will also receive email updates as new sessions and guests are confirmed.

Lodging is not provided for Story Forum attendees.

The in-person program will run from approximately 10:00AM MT to 10:00PM MT on Monday, January 26, 2026. 

Yes. Ethics and responsible innovation are central to Story Forum. Many sessions explore how to use new tools in ways that respect artists, audiences, and communities. They also address how to navigate questions around authorship, consent, and creative ownership.

The program is grounded in an artist-first approach: technology is treated as a support for your imagination, not the driver. Conversations focus on how tools can help you experiment, expand your vision, and deepen your storytelling—while staying true to your voice.

Yes. Story Forum connects you to Sundance Collab, a global online learning platform where you can keep building your craft. You’ll find courses, master classes, and community events that extend the conversations and skills from the forum throughout the year.

Sundance Collab is the Sundance Institute’s global online learning platform for creators. Story Forum is one way to engage with that community; after the event, you can continue to learn, share work, and collaborate with peers worldwide through Sundance Collab.

At Sundance Institute, we are committed to creating a thriving environment where all community members feel valued. We aim to reflect inclusion, racial equity, and accessibility across our organization and in all our programs and platforms. This includes, but not limited to, staff, artists, fellows, advisors, patrons, and guests of Sundance Institute.

Our goal is to make all experiences, both in-person and online, as accessible as possible. This is an ongoing effort, and your partnership is crucial in helping us improve. To offer feedback or request assistance, please contact us at 435-776-7790 or accessibility@sundance.org.

Story Forum takes place at an ADA-compliant venue and offers a range of services, including:

• Wheelchair-accessible building and stage access
• Open, RealTime Captions
• An accessibility widget on our website to adjust screen and display preferences

Additional services may be available upon request.

With advance notice (at least 7 days before the event), we will make every effort to provide:

• American Sign Language–English interpretation
• Assistive listening devices
• Reserved wheelchair spaces and companion seating
• Preferred seating and alternative waiting spaces

Requests made within seven days are welcomed but cannot be guaranteed.

For accessibility requests or questions, please contact the Accessibility team as early as possible:

• Email: accessibility@sundance.org
• Phone: (435) 776-7790

Every effort will be made to accommodate advance requests; however, requests made within seven days of the event may not be guaranteed.

Yes. Service animals are welcome at Sundance Institute hosted programs, including Story Forum’s in-person sessions at Sheraton Park City, in accordance with applicable laws. If you plan to attend with a service animal, you may email accessibility@sundance.org in advance so we can best support your visit.

Story Forum at Sheraton Park City uses ADA-compliant routes and seating areas. Wheelchair access to buildings and stages is available, and wheelchair spaces with companion seating or preferred seating can be arranged in advance by contacting accessibility@sundance.org.

For Sundance Collab’s online experiences, we work to provide captioned content, adjustable caption settings, and accessible platforms whenever possible. If you have specific access needs for an online session connected to Story Forum, please reach out in advance so we can coordinate options:

• Email: accessibility@sundance.org
• Phone: (435) 776-7790

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We welcome your comments and suggestions:

• Email: accessibility@sundance.org
• You may also complete the Film Event Accessibility Scorecard, a community survey managed by FWD-Doc, to share anonymous feedback about your experience.