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Producing Courses and Events - Registration Closing Soon!
May13

The Sundance Institute Founder Series: Robert Redford’s Impact on Conservationism and Climate Storytelling

May 13, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM (PDT)
With: Jill Tidman, Paula DuPré Pesmen, Louie Psihoyos and Erica Elson
In this session, you will hear from a panel of environmental filmmakers as they discuss Redford’s impact on their careers, why climate storytelling is more important and empowering than ever, and how all filmmakers can incorporate climate themes and social impact into their work.
May26
Spotlight
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PDT)

Navigating Alternative Distribution with Rashad Frett and Simon TaufiQue (RICKY)

With: Simon TaufiQue and 2 more

Navigating Alternative Distribution with Rashad Frett and Simon TaufiQue (RICKY)

May 26, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PDT)
With: Simon TaufiQue, Rashad Frett and Katherine Street
Join the award-winning filmmakers of RICKY for an exclusive conversation as they discuss making independent films with impact, navigating film festivals, carving your own path, and how filmmakers can share their stories with audiences outside of traditional networks.
Register by 6/1
Self-Paced Course

Film Producing: Core Elements

With: Simon TaufiQue and Justin Gonçalves

Film Producing: Core Elements

Beginner to Intermediate
With: Simon TaufiQue and Justin Gonçalves
Do you have a short or feature film you plan to produce? In this eight-week self-paced online course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of creative producing for independent fiction films - from development to financing to budgeting and more with an accomplished producer as your guide. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to create pitch materials to communicate your project’s vision to funders and key collaborators and get feedback on your work from a Sundance Collab Advisor.
Register by 6/8
Self-Paced Course

Producing Your Independent Short Film

With: Andrew Carlberg and Gilana Lobel

Producing Your Independent Short Film

Beginner to Intermediate
With: Andrew Carlberg and Gilana Lobel
In this self-paced course, Emmy and Oscar-winning film producer Andrew Carlberg deconstructs the producer’s journey from development to distribution, empowering you to lead your project with the confidence of an industry veteran.
Register by 6/9
Live Online Course

How to Schedule, Budget, and Prepare Your Production for Financing

Instructor: Summer Shelton

How to Schedule, Budget, and Prepare Your Production for Financing

Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Summer Shelton
In this introductory four-week online course, you will learn the basics of feature film scheduling and budgeting, location scouting, hiring a casting director and making offers to talent. Creators at any level of experience are welcome to join.
Jun23
Advisor Studio
10:00AM - 11:30AM (PDT)

Six Steps to Build Your Own Distribution Playbook

With: Emily Best and 2 more

Six Steps to Build Your Own Distribution Playbook

June 23, 2026
10:00AM - 11:30AM (PDT)
With: Emily Best, Christie Marchese and Soheil Rezayazdi
In this session, learn a succinct, six-step plan to develop a distribution strategy for your project, in addition to distribution tips, tactics, and, most importantly, the economics for every window – from theatrical through video-on-demand (VOD) and beyond.
Curated Producing Bundles
Register by 5/18
Course Bundle

Core Filmmaking Foundations

Includes 3 courses:

  • Directing: Core Elements
  • Film Producing: Core Elements
  • Screenwriting: Core Elements

Get started with your filmmaking journey by gaining the skills essential to making a movie from start to finish. In this three-course bundle, you will learn more about creating a compelling story, actualizing your vision on screen, and tools to navigate the logistics of making a feature film.

$950
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Event Bundle

Business & Legal Literacy

Includes 3 items:

  • Master Class: Filmmaker's Legal Toolkit: From Protecting IP Through Negotiating Distribution with Janis Nelson, Cory Field, Victoria Cook, Michael Donaldson, Chris Perez, and Raymond Tambe
  • Master Class: Finding and Negotiating Distribution for Your Film with Elsa Ramo
  • Master Class: Launching and Managing Your Creative Business with Financial Expert Amy Smith

It is critical to understand the business and legal considerations that will protect and advance your project, but it can be difficult to know where to look or what to prioritize. In this curated collection from our video library, you'll learn how to launch your own business, how to protect your intellectual property, and how to navigate the distribution landscape.

$72
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Event Bundle

Climate Storytelling & Sustainable Production

Includes 4 items:

  • Master Class: Changing the Narrative - Climate Representation in Film & TV with Jessie Keyt
  • Advisor Studio: Climate Storytelling: How to Promote Sustainability From Script to Screen
  • A Guide to Sustainable Movie Production with Kent Hayward
  • Creator Meetup: How to Run a Sustainable Film Production with Heidi Kindberg (HBO/HBO Max)

This curated video bundle features Collab Master Classes, Advisor Studios, and a range of insightful resources dedicated to climate storytelling and sustainability in film production. Whether you're a filmmaker, producer, or writer, these tools offer practical guidance and innovative strategies to tell your story and reduce your environmental impact on set!

$48
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Event Bundle

Succeed as a Film Producer

Includes 14 items:

  • Success on Set - The Producer’s Role with Kara Durrett (HONK FOR JESUS, SAVE YOUR SOUL), David Hinojosa (STILL ALICE), Jess Wu Calder (ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI) and Alexandra Byer (COLEWELL)
  • Post-Production - The Producer's Role with Simon TaufiQue (THE INTERPRETERS), Anja Marquart (THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE) and Mark Steele (HOWL)
  • Funding Your Fiction Film with Caroline Von Kuhn, Giancarlo Nasi, Jessica Lacy, Jennifer Dana, Ryan Zacarias and Sophia Yen
  • Master Class: Finding and Negotiating Distribution for Your Film with Elsa Ramo
  • Master Class: Producing Your Short Film with Andrew Carlberg (SKIN)
  • Building and Sustaining Your Career as a Producer with Daniela Taplin Lundberg
  • Master Class: Crafting Impactful Pitch Decks for Film & TV with Alexandra Barreto, Taylor Feltner, and DMA Anderson | presented by IMDbPro
  • Navigating International Production
  • Creative Producing - From Pitch to Picture with Carol Baum
  • The Heart of Development with Misha Green (LOVECRAFT COUNTRY)
  • Advisor Studio: Allison Carter (EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE) on the Essential Skills of a Successful Producer
  • Spotlight: Jason Blum on Entrepreneurial Producing in the Horror Genre
  • Producer Sev Ohanian (SEARCHING) on Developing & Building Relationships
  • Master Class: Film Producing - An Entrepreneurial Approach with Jason Berman (AIR)

Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to succeed as a producer through this curated video bundle! Industry-leading producers break down practical guidance and behind-the-scenes strategies for producing across formats, budgets, and borders. These Master Classes and Spotlights from our Video Library offer expert insight on everything from navigating pre-production, creating pitch decks, funding and distribution, and more!

$240
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Register by 5/18
Course Bundle

Short Film: Script to Screen

Includes 3 courses:

  • Crafting Your Short Film Screenplay
  • Directing: Core Elements
  • Film Producing: Core Elements

Make your next short film with a solid foundation. For multi-hyphenate creatives, this three-course bundle will give you a deeper understanding of the key roles to make your next production a success.

$950
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