The Slamdance Film Festival is an annual film festival focused on emerging artists, held in Park City, Utah, with additional virtual components. Founded in 1995 by filmmakers who faced rejections from the Sundance Film Festival, Slamdance champions independent films with budgets typically under $1 million and emphasizes a "By Filmmakers, For Filmmakers" ethos. It has become known for discovering breakthrough talent, with notable alumni including Sean Baker, Rian Johnson, Ari Aster, and Christopher Nolan. The festival accepts films in various genres and categories, including narrative and documentary features, shorts, and digital, interactive, and gaming projects. Slamdance also hosts a screenplay competition, workshops, and year-round screenings through its "Slamdance on the Road" program and partnerships.