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TikTok and Sundance Institute Launch New Micro-Series Storytelling Program

By By Jessica Herndon · June 5, 2026 · 1 min read
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TikTok and Sundance Institute have announced a new micro-series writing program. This global initiative is designed to empower and support storytellers through a scriptwriting course and access to industry experts.

Key takeaways

  • TikTok and Sundance Institute announced a new micro-series writing program.
  • The global program includes a scriptwriting course and access to industry experts.
  • The initiative is designed to empower and support storytellers.

TikTok and the Sundance Institute have announced the launch of a new micro-series storytelling program. This global program aims to support and empower storytellers by providing a scriptwriting course along with access to industry experts.

The announcement comes as part of an effort to engage with the future of independent filmmaking. While the 2025 Sundance Film Festival provided insight into the work of various storytellers, this new collaboration focuses on providing specific resources for scriptwriting.

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