Sundance Circle Levels and Benefits
All benefits are subject to change at any time
Sundance Circle gifts are for one (1) year from date of activation.
Advocate
$5,000-$9,999
Guardian
$10,000-$24,999
Champion
$25,000-$49,999
Visionary
$50,000-$99,999
Luminary
$100,000+
Sundance Film Festival
Advocate
Guardian
Champion
Visionary
Luminary
Private Donor Screening: Invitation for you and a guest to attend a private donor screening during the Festival (Date TBA, January 2025).
Development Office: Access to the Development Office at Festival Headquarters for customer support and box office services during the Sundance Film Festival.
Sundance Merchandise: Current Patrons receive 20% off Sundance Film Festival merchandise via our website and at merch stores on-site in Park City during the Festival. (Discount code shared via email).
How to Fest Digital Event: Current Patrons receive an invitation to attend this digital event that walks you through navigating the Festival website and how to purchase tickets. (How to Fest digital packet will be emailed to all current Patrons post-event. The packet will include Festival information including venues, events, parking, and much more).
Festival Tote Bag* specially designed for donors
Artist Engagement: Opportunities for you and a guest to connect with Festival artists and leadership.
Insider Festival News: Curated Festival experience created in partnership with Sundance programmers and creative leaders.
Sundance Circle Exclusive Access to the Festival
Advocate
Guardian
Champion
Visionary
Luminary
Advance Package Access: Advance opportunity to purchase passes and packages before the general public (Date TBA).
Advance Package Fulfillment: Advance opportunity to fulfill ticket packages and purchase single tickets before the general public (Date TBA).
Festival Package Access: Sundance Circle Patrons enjoy greater access to Festival Packages (10 tickets per package), allowing them to purchase the following number of packages at each level:
5
6
6
8
8
Opening Night Gala: Advance opportunity to purchase Sundance Film Festival Opening Night Gala tables and/or single tickets before the general public.
Festival Sneak Preview: Invitation for you and a guest to attend the private Sneak Preview event hosted by the Festival Director (Date TBA).
Festival Gift* (For the 2024 Festival, it was the 40th anniversary pin. We’ll be sure to surprise you with something special for the 2025 Festival!)
Full Festival and First Half Express Passes: These passes are available exclusively through Sundance Circle. Patrons may purchase the number shown at each level
Donor Concierge Services for the Sundance Film Festival – NEW BENEFIT!: This exclusive benefit is for our Sundance Circle Patrons at the Visionary and Luminary levels. This personalized benefit will ensure you have a seamless and memorable Festival experience, from securing the best tickets to providing exclusive access and guidance throughout your visit. This benefit will also provide access to a donor section of seats inside the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts in Park City. Visionary and Luminary donors will work with a team member to personally manage your Festival experience and ticketing options from start to finish. Please email sundancecircle@sundance.org to learn more about this exciting new benefit.
Artist Support
Advocate
Guardian
Champion
Visionary
Luminary
Artist Program Labs: Invitation for you and a guest to observe the annual Sundance Artist Labs. This exclusive benefit is available to the following Sundance Circle levels:
Artist Support: Direct a portion of funds from your gift to a Sundance artist program of your choice (including Feature Film, Documentary, or Festival) and engage personally with this work.
Events
Advocate
Guardian
Champion
Visionary
Luminary
Special Events: Invitations for you and a guest to attend private events and screenings with Sundance artists and leaders throughout the year (in-person and virtual), available exclusively through Sundance Circle.
Recognition
Advocate
Guardian
Champion
Visionary
Luminary
Recognition: Recognition on screen before every film during the Sundance Film Festival and in all Festival and Institute publications, when printed. This exclusive feature is available to the following Sundance Circle levels: