The Sundance Institute has officially announced the selected artists and mentor lineup for its prestigious 2026 Summer Labs event. This intensive, multi-week program brings together emerging filmmakers from around the world to develop their projects under the guidance of industry veterans and acclaimed directors.

The Summer Labs remain the cornerstone of the Sundance Institute's mission to nurture bold, original voices and support the next generation of cinematic storytellers.

Participants will engage in rigorous workshops, script readings, and editing sessions. Many of the projects developed in these labs eventually go on to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and secure major distribution deals, making this event a critical stepping stone in independent filmmaking.