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 Script Reading and Analysis Team at Slamdance meticulously evaluates screenplays submitted for the festival and competition. They provide detailed coverage, offer critique and insights, and judge submissions based on creativity, originality, and potential for success. Their assessments are crucial for discovering and nurturing emerging filmmaking talent.

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