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.

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Peter Baxter

Michael Morin

Paul Rachman

Juliet Romeo

Adam Busch

Brogan Luke Bouwhuis

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.

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