The countdown begins to the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The nonprofit Sundance Institute unveils the dates for the upcoming Sundance Film Festival taking place on January 18–28, 2024. Commemorating the 40th edition of the Festival, the event will be presented in person, along with a robust selection of films available online, with additional details to come.

Artists and audiences from all around the world will convene to celebrate independent storytelling and participate in the excitement. Ticket pass and package information will be shared closer to the Festival.

The program full of discovery and cinematic expression will comprise feature films, short films, episodic and innovative storytelling in New Frontier. The Sundance Film Festival programming team will screen submissions for consideration collected via FilmFreeway. Projects can now be submitted.

For Features, the early deadline to submit is August 11, the official deadline is September 4 and the late deadline is September 25. For Shorts, the early deadline is July 31, the official deadline is August 18 and the late deadline is September 4. For Episodic, the early deadline is August 7, the official deadline is September 1 and the late deadline is September 18. For New Frontier, the early deadline is August 4, the official deadline is August 21 and the late deadline is September 1. Details on applications, including frequently asked questions, are available here.

The Sundance Film Festival is an artist program of the nonprofit Sundance Institute. Proceeds earned through Festival ticket sales go to uplifting and developing emerging artists on a year-round basis through focused labs, direct grants, fellowships, residencies, and more.

In addition, viewers can enjoy premium benefits and support the Sundance Institute’s mission by joining its Membership or Sundance Circle communities. Members will have access to an elevated Festival experience with pass and package presales, premium passes, early access to individual ticket selection, merchandise discounts, invitations to special events and screenings throughout the year, and more. Join now at sundance.org/membership or sundance.org/sundance-circle.