In short
Sundance Institute sets AI rules program by program. The 2027 Development Track asks applicants to describe how and to what extent they used generative AI in the application or in any submission materials. The same question covers any plan to use generative AI to realize part of the film's story or artistic vision. The Sundance Collab x TikTok Micro-Series Challenge does not allow generative AI to create, develop, or revise submissions.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- Applicants to the 2027 Development Track must describe how and to what extent they used generative AI in completing the application or in any submission materials. This also applies to applicants who plan to use generative AI to realize any part of the film's story or artistic vision. [1]
- Applicants to the Sundance Collab x TikTok Micro-Series Challenge may not use generative AI to create, develop, or revise their submissions. [2]
For reviewers
Sundance Institute has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
2027 Development Track (opens in a new tab)
USE OF GENERAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE — If you have used generative AI in the process of completing this application or in any submission materials, or if you plan to use generative AI to realize any part of the film’s story or artistic vision, describe how and to what extent.
Sundance Collab x TikTok Micro-Series Challenge (opens in a new tab)
Applicants may not use generative AI to create, develop, or revise their submissions.
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