Roger Ebert Fellowship at Sundance
About this opportunity
The Roger Ebert Fellowship sends emerging film critics to the Sundance Film Festival with all expenses covered. Fellows attend screenings, participate in mentoring sessions with established critics, and publish reviews on RogerEbert.com, providing a launchpad for careers in film criticism.
Application tips
Demonstrate a distinctive critical voice in your writing sample. The fellowship values passion for cinema and diverse perspectives that bring fresh insights to film criticism.
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