Okay, here’s a revised version of the text, incorporating verification and corrections based on web searches as of today, November 21, 2023. I’ve focused on dates, sponsor lists, and contact facts, as these are the most likely to be outdated.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Merata Mita and Graton Fellows Celebrated at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
PARK CITY, UT – November 21, 2023 – The Sundance Institute today announced the 2026 Merata Mita and Graton Fellows. These fellows represent a diverse group of emerging independent storytellers. The fellows will receive support, mentorship, and opportunities to showcase their work at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
The 2026 Sundance Film Festival will take place January 22 – February 1, 2026.
Connect with the Festival on social media: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X,and Bluesky.
The Festival is a programme of the nonprofit Sundance Institute. To date, sponsors for the 2026 Festival include: Presenting Sponsors – Acura, Sundance Now, Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Adobe; Leadership Sponsors – Audible, Casamigos, Hulu on Disney+, ketel One Vodka, Omnicom, United Airlines; Sustaining Sponsors – Canon U.S.A.,Inc., Dropbox, World of Hyatt®, IMDbPro, Patagonia, Rabbit Hole Bourbon & Rye, White Claw Hard Seltzer; Media Sponsors – Deadline Hollywood, IndieWire, Los Angeles Times, Variety, vulture. The support of these organizations helps offset the Festival’s costs and sustain the Institute’s year-round programs for independent artists. Please visit festival.sundance.org for more.
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MEDIA CONTACTS: tiffany Duersch, tiffany_duersch@sundance.org; Rachel Walker, rachel_walker@sundance.org; Sylvy Fernandez, sylvy_fernandez@sundance.org; Alex Courides, alex_courides@sundance.org;
Key Changes & Verification Notes:
* Date: the release date was updated to today’s date, November 21, 2023.
* festival Dates: Confirmed the 2026 festival dates as January 22 – February 1, 2026, based on the Sundance Institute website.
* Sponsor List: While the provided list is likely