Graton Fellowship (2027)

The Sundance Institute’s Graton Fellowship is a year‑long fellowship for artists who identify as members of California‑based Native tribes. Two fellows are selected each cycle and receive a $25,000 cash grant, a curated program of mentorship and strategic creative services, and a funded trip to attend the Sundance Film Festival. The fellowship aims to cultivate a platform for Indigenous storytellers to develop and showcase film projects. Applications open on September 1, 2026 and close on December 1, 2026 at 16:30 MST. There is no application fee. Selected fellows are notified in late December 2026, with the award ceremony scheduled for the Sundance Film Festival in January 2027. The program is part of Sundance Institute’s broader Indigenous Program, which also includes labs, intensives, and other fellowships.

cash grant, year‑long mentorship, strategic creative services, trip to Sundance Film Festival

Open to artists who identify as members of federally or non‑federally recognized California‑based Native tribes.