Submissions Open: July 13, 2026
Submissions Close: August 25, 2026
We provide artists with the tools, guidance, and industry access to move your projects and careers forward. The in-person Lab is the cornerstone of the program, an immersive five-day opportunity to develop an original series and pilot episode under accomplished showrunners, creative producers, and development executives. So how will your submission cut through and bring you into the fold? Join us for a direct Q&A with the program director, Jandiz Estrada Cardoso and a recent alum, Liba Vaynberg, who will give you all the pro tips when you’re ready to apply!
The Sundance Institute Episodic Program provides artists with the tools and training to develop their original series and pilot script. Offering one of the few training grounds for independent voices, the program is designed to help creators move their projects and careers forward. Read the latest announcements in Variety and the AJC.
