Lab · 2027 Development Track application ran 2026-04-14 to 2026-0…
Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab (Development Track)
- Final deadline
- May 12, 2026
- Genres
- All genres
- Prize
- January Screenwriters Lab with travel, lodging and food covered for up to two people, creative advisors, ongoing Institute support; no cash prize
- Page limit
- 130 pages
Deadlines and entry fees
- applicationMay 12, 2026 · $45
2027 Development Track application ran 2026-04-14 to 2026-05-12 and is closed. Next dates not announced (Sundance says the application opens annually in mid-April with a mid-May deadline).
Worth knowing before you enter
- if the film gets made on a budget over $1.5M you owe Sundance a contribution (starts at $2,500, $9,500 at a higher tier)
- no feedback for rejected applicants
Verified Oct 17, 2026 from the official page