DU@Sundance

Welcome to DU@Sundance, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at building the next generation of storytellers and industry leaders through access, mentorship, and real-world festival immersion. This new program will launch with a series of film festival classes that offer DU students a curated experience at the January 2027 Sundance Film Festival.

The DU@Sundance Experience will provide 40 DU students with a faculty-led experience at the festival's debut in Boulder, Colorado, marking the first time the film festival will be held outside Utah after 40+ years in Park City.

Students will receive tickets, meals, and transportation to a variety of screenings at the festival. Students will meet with Sundance programmers, Sundance filmmakers, and other media professionals as they learn about the history, culture, and impact of arts-based media events like Sundance.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support DU students:

$50 – Buy Sundance Movie Ticket for DU Student

$100 – Buy Sundance Movie Ticket & Dinner for DU Student

$250 – Support DU Faculty Programming at Sundance

$500 – Support DU Alumni Programming at Sundance

$750 – Support Student Produced Podcast on Sundance

$1,000 – Fund Stipends for Filmmaker Masterclasses with DU Students

"The opportunity to attend Sundance is an impactful experience for our students, merging their passion and creativity for film with real-world experience that shapes their growth as storytellers, filmmakers, and industry leaders."

- Joe Brown, Associate Professor & Filmmaker

To make this program a reality, we are asking for your support! Contributions of any amount are appreciated and will provide our students with professional opportunities in networking and career preparation. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to making a positive impact!