This year, be part of a special evening honoring Sundance Institute’s Founder Robert Redford — his legacy, vision, and enduring mission to support independent storytellers. We'll come together for food, music, and to honor his impact with special moments. We invite you, along with the many influential artists embodying his enduring vision, to raise a glass and connect with fellow members of the Sundance Institute community about how we carry on Redford’s mission for the next generation.

From its start in the mountains of Utah and for over four decades, Sundance Institute — a nonprofit Mr. Redford founded in 1981 to develop and support groundbreaking independent artists and storytellers — has shaped independent film and shifted culture by introducing fresh perspectives and voices. That work has found audiences across the globe, including at the preeminent Sundance Film Festival, which has launched the careers of countless groundbreaking filmmakers.

This is more than an event — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime gathering to celebrate the visionary founder who established Sundance Institute and redefined independent film.

Your support will directly contribute to Sundance Institute’s vital year-round work, providing grants, mentorships, and critical resources that enable artists across the globe to bring their stories to life.

We hope to see you at Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford at Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, starting at 6:30 p.m. MT.

If you can’t join us, please consider making a general contribution to Sundance Institute, which directly supports independent artists through resources such as labs, grants, and fellowships. Reach out to benefitevent@sundance.org with any questions.

If the package you wish to purchase is sold out, please email benefitevent@sundance.org to request placement on our waitlist.

While you’re welcome to fill your table with your own invited guests, we hope you’ll consider reserving a few seats to host Festival filmmakers, current and alumni artists, and/or one of our evening’s honorees. The Sundance Institute will thoughtfully curate seating arrangements to foster meaningful connections with the artists whose careers your generosity helps to sustain. Whether by offering seats at your table, underwriting additional individual tickets, or donating a table if you’re unable to attend, your support ensures the evening is enriched by the vibrant community of artists championed by Robert Redford and the Institute