The Slamdance Film Festival is an annual film festival established in 1995, focusing on emerging artists and independent filmmaking. Originally founded by filmmakers who were unsuccessful in submitting to the Sundance Film Festival, it is known for its mantra "By Filmmakers, For Filmmakers." The festival typically takes place in Park City, Utah, and Salt Lake City in late January, with virtual components also offered. It features low-budget narrative and documentary features by first-time directors, as well as various short films and projects in digital, interactive, and gaming categories. Slamdance is an Academy Award, BAFTA, and Canadian Screen Award qualifying competition, with its program selected entirely from submissions by a community of over 200 alumni filmmakers. Notably, it has showcased the early works of directors such as Bong Joon Ho, Christopher Nolan, and Lena Dunham. For 2025, the festival is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles and virtually.