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 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.

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