As part of the Institute’s evolving commitment to independent producers, the Summit is an invitation-only event for up to 50 producers and directors identified through the full array of the Institute’s creative development programs and the Sundance Film Festival. Building on Sundance Institute's philosophy of extending a broad continuum of creative and strategic support to diverse projects, the Summit targets producers and projects already being nurtured through Labs, fellowships, grants, and Festival participation, or those with potential to be supported by Sundance Institute programs.