Cinephile Donor Circle

Cinephile Benefits

• In Person Express Passes: Opportunity to purchase 2 Full Festival Passes or 2 First Half Festival Passes — whether in person or online — without the need for reservations. Exclusively available to donors starting October 7, 2025, and are limited in number. Early purchase is recommended.
• Online Express Passes: Opportunity to purchase 1 Online Express Pass, available the second half of the Festival. Availability to view online screenings.
• Priority Access Festival Ticket Packages: Opportunity to purchase six ticket packages (10 tickets per package) ticket package presale starting October 7, 2025, before the general public. Each film screening (in person or online) requires one ticket.
• Early Screening Selection: Current members who purchased a Festival ticket package will gain early access to select their screenings starting January 7, 2026, before the general public.
• Priority Access Single Tickets: Opportunity to purchase single tickets starting January 12, 2026, before the general public.
• Access to the Donor Welcome Lounge for personalized customer support and box office services during the Festival.
• Festival Celebration: Opportunity to purchase Festival Celebration tables and/or individual tickets before the general public. Early purchase is recommended as this event sells out quickly.
• Special Events: Invitations to VIP lounges and panels with filmmakers, artists, and Sundance Institute leaders.
• Festival Sneak Preview: Join us for an exciting event hosted by the Festival Director, where you and a guest can enjoy a first look at what's in store for this year's festival. Dates to be announced.
• Merchandise: 20% off Festival merchandise in-person and online during Festival.
• Private Donor Screening: Invitation for you and a guest to attend a private donor screening during the Festival (Date TBA, January).
• Film Guide: Receive an official Festival Film Guide to enhance your Festival experience.
• Supporter Shorts: Enjoy this series of 12 short films from previous Festivals curated for you (films are distributed through a private email link once a month).
• Inside the Archives: A monthly newsletter that gives a behind-the-scenes look into the Sundance Institute's vault of photos, posters, videos, and memories from the past 40+ years.
• Member Online Screenings: Invitation to watch exclusive online screenings throughout the year.
• Supporter Shorts: Enjoy this series of 12 short films from previous Festivals curated for you (films are distributed through a private email link once a month)
• Inside the Archives: A monthly newsletter that gives a behind-the-scenes look into the Sundance Institute's vault of photos, posters, videos, and memories from the past 40+ years.In
• Member Online Screenings: Invitation to watch exclusive online screenings throughout the year.
• Sundance Film Festival Submission Fees: Receive 50% off one early or official submission fee for your film submission to the Sundance Film Festival.
• Sundance Collab Access: Collab is the Sundance Institute's online artist community. You will receive a newsletter and invitations to artist conversations, workshops, and Master Class opportunities hosted by filmmakers and industry professionals.
• Collab Master Class: Enjoy access to all live and recorded Master Classes! These in-depth, interactive workshops focus on both craft and career development, and are led by filmmaking experts.
• Collab On Demand Course: Enjoy a special 75% discount on of our filmmaking courses, designed to refine your craft and network with fellow creators.

*All benefits are subject to change.