The festival was founded in 1995 by Dan Mirvish, Jon Fitzgerald, Shane Kuhn and Peter Baxter and has since become a year-round organization championing emerging filmmaking talent and their new work.

Programmed by filmmakers for filmmakers, Slamdance adamantly supports self-governance amongst independents, and exists to deliver what filmmakers go to festivals for – a chance to show their work and a launching point for their careers. Slamdance has earned a solid reputation for premiering films by first-time writers and directors working within the creative confines of limited budgets. Festival discoveries have included directors such as Christopher Nolan (Memento), Marc Forster (Monster's Ball) and Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite). Slamdance also attracts world renowned alumni including Larry Clark and Steven Soderbergh.

Film

Slamdance

Slamdance's headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, United States

Peter Baxter

Adam Busch

This department focuses on designing, coding, and maintaining software applications.

Software Development

The Programming Team at Slamdance is responsible for curating and selecting films for the festival, ensuring a diverse and high-quality lineup. This includes evaluating submissions, organizing film categories, and working closely with filmmakers to showcase innovative and emerging talent. The team spans various specialized roles such as programmers for documentary features, narrative shorts, and episodes, ensuring that each segment of the festival is thoughtfully represented and aligned with Slamdance's mission to support and launch independent filmmakers' careers.

Programming Team

This department focuses on evaluating and providing insights on scripts to enhance storytelling and production quality.

Script Analysis

This department curates and manages the selection of films and events for various festivals.

Festival Programming

This department focuses on curating and scheduling film selections for screening events.

Film Programming

The Leadership Team at Slamdance comprises the President and Co-founders, who are responsible for steering the vision and strategic direction of the organization. They oversee festival operations, cultivate industry relationships, curate film selections, and champion the promotion and support of emerging filmmakers and their projects. Their collective experience and insight ensure that Slamdance remains a vital platform for independent film talent.

Slamdance

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Teams

Software Development

Programming Team

Script Analysis

Festival Programming

Film Programming

Leadership Team

Offices

Slamdance

Org chart

Teams

Software Development

Programming Team

Script Analysis

Festival Programming

Film Programming

Leadership Team

Offices

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