Coming together as a community. Exploring new ideas and technologies.

Join us at Story Forum, where creators, educators, and industry leaders will come together to explore the latest in storytelling and our shared future.


Technology is impacting the film and television industry and change is happening fast. AI, new production tools, and platforms are redefining how stories are created, experienced, and shared. Learn with us about new practices and how to harness artist-first creative technologies responsibly, creatively, and ethically.


Story Forum is a space to learn, collaborate, and join the conversation; inviting thoughtful dialogue about the artist-first tools and technologies supporting visual storytelling today.


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Why Story Forum?

Demystify the Technology

Gain clarity on the evolving landscape of AI, virtual production, gaming, and immersive storytelling — and what it means for your creative process.

Learn from Innovators

Hear from artists, educators, industry leaders, and technologist as they share new ideas, practices, tools, and ethics in storytelling.

Keep Creativity Human

Every session is grounded in ethical, artist-centered practice — because technology should support and uplift your imagination and creative process.

In Person

January 26, 2026

Be part of the excitement on the ground at the Sundance Film Festival. Live events will feature speakers, conversations and experiences. Events will be free to attend, but registration is required.

More details coming January 8

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Online

January 29 and 30, 2026

Join Sundance Collab for a two-day online experience featuring live conversations and on-demand recordings designed to inspire creators everywhere. Events are free to attend, but registration is required.

More details starting January 8

Frequently Asked Questions

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.