Rotten Tomatoes will once again be supporting Sundance’s Press Inclusion Initiative (PII) at the 2026 festival – applications are due August 18 at 6pm ET . We are proud to support this essential program for an eighth consecutive year.

Sundance Film Festival describes the Press Inclusion Initiative (PII) as providing “ multifaceted support to freelance and staffed journalists of diverse perspectives , including critics who identify as BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+, and/or people with disabilities.”

For press eligible and interested, please fill out THIS FORM for the Press Inclusion Initiative – after you have submitted the form, you’ll be sent a unique link to apply for accreditation to the Festival. Both applications must be submitted by August 18th at 6 pm ET to be considered for a Press

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