TAAF is proud to partner with @sundanceorg for the fourth year of the Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship, welcoming 12 AAPI fellows and scholars working in film and television to immerse themselves in @sundanceorg's artist community, resources, and mentorship to push their projects toward the screen. "Our 2026 STAATUS Index found that 39% of Americans can't name a single famous Asian American, and when people do picture us on screen, martial arts stars are often the first thing that come to mind," said Norman Chen, CEO of TAAF. "We're excited to welcome this year's cohort, whose films span horror, comedy, and documentary, family sagas and heist films, showcasing the range of storytelling this community has to offer." “Through funding and mentorship, we’re helping artists bring bold, authentic stories to the screen and reach audiences across communities,” said Hajnal Molnar-Szakacs, Director, Artist Accelerator and Women at @sundanceorg. “We’re excited to champion this year’s fellows and scholars and see where their voices take us.” Each artist will receive the Artist Accelerator Program's year-round support: hands-on guidance and bespoke project support, access to script consultancies, invitations to professional development programming, and more. Additionally, Fellows will receive a $20,000 non-recoupable grant and Scholarship recipients are paired with a Sundance Institute alumni mentor. We are grateful to our founding partners @PandaExpress and @macfound for making this possible. Meet this year's fellows and scholars and explore their projects at share.taaf.org/sundance.