For the indie film lover, a typical gift just won’t cut it. Forget the popcorn tins and gift cards — this year, go for something that dives deep into their passion for storytelling and movie magic. From in-person or online tickets to the 2025 Sundance Film Festival to statement streetwear that lets them rock their love for the Fest with pride, we’ve rounded up the ultimate wish list for cinephiles.
Our holiday guide has everything you need: experiences, memorabilia, and tools to enrich the filmmaker’s journey. Whether they’re glued to the latest indie release or busy drafting their screenplay, cinematic enthusiasts are sure to be inspired by the picks below. So, read on to ensure your gift is worthy of a standing ovation.
2025 Sundance Film Festival Tickets
What’s one of the best gifts you can give an independent film buff? Access to view new indie movies before the rest of the world! Well, we’ll have plenty of those at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, taking place from January 23–February 2, 2025. From tickets for in-person screenings — our Ignite Package Presented by Adobe is great for the 18- to 25-year-olds crowd and Single Film Tickets are perfect for that Festgoer on the move — to online options, like our Festival Package: Online, there are great gift options for that cinephile on your list. Click here to check out all of our ticketing options for the 2025 Fest.
Warm Layers
Keep that film lover geared up with a cozy crew from our 2025 Fest collection. Available in various colors, like the pictured Luna Black Crew featuring our Sundanscape in bold hues and “2025 Sundance Film Festival” below or the Sage Green Crew with “Sundance Film Festival 2025” across the front, all of our 100% cotton crews are perfect for layering. Grab these or search for more styles here.
Statement Accessories and Collectibles
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for that film lover that’s stylish and budget-friendly, check out our 2025 Fest Corduroy Caps. The 100% cotton caps are available in two signature styles. The sage green cap features our ode to the mountains, while the dusty pink cap will keep your indie film admirer’s head in the clouds. If the corduroy look isn’t the vibe you’re going for, we have other cap styles, like the Touch of Gray Hat, our classic dad hat with a curved brim and our “Sundance Film Festival 2025” logo in black and white on the front. Shop all hats here and don’t miss other great gift options, like the Sundance Baggu Bag, Fest25 Crew Socks, Festival Pin Pack, 2025 Magnet, and 2025 Festival Patches.
Drinkware
Our classic diner-style mug is the perfect keepsake for your loved one! The mugs in pink and gray feature “Sundance Film Festival 2025” with our Sundanscape depicting clouds, mountains, buildings, and lakes in bold colors. Give the sweet gift of a Diner Mug — or make it a set! And for drinkware to take on the go, check out our Nalgene Water Bottles.
Sundance Institute Membership
Gift a membership to Sundance Institute and connect your film enthusiast to a community that champions the next generation of unique voices and independent storytellers through programs and initiatives. Memberships include amazing perks like exclusive Sundance Film Festival access and early access to Fest Single Film Ticket sales. Plus, pro tip: If you become a member, all the Sundance Institute merch on this list is 20% off! With your gift, you’ll help us provide filmmakers with creative and strategic support.
Sundance Collab Courses
Give the gift of creative growth this season and inspire the filmmaker in your life with an online filmmaking course from Sundance Collab — our digital space for global artists to learn, create, build a community, and champion independence in filmmaking. Our expert courses are designed to elevate the filmmaker’s craft, whether they’re a screenwriter, director, producer. Purchase a course like Documentary Filmmaking: From Prep to Post or Directing Actors or a bundle of courses like Screenwriting: From Idea to Screenplay for your loved one. It’s the ultimate gift to fuel their creativity and help them take their filmmaking skills to the next level.
Vintage Sundance Film Festival Posters and Catalogs
Get your hands on one of our classic Fest posters and set your family members up with fantastic art for their walls. And if they’re a big indie film buff, they might have been at the Festival during previous years. So, when they glance at their 1999 movie poster, they’ll have you to thank when they reminisce about seeing The Blair Witch Project or Run Lola Run. Other vintage finds include our catalogs from years past, like the edition from 2006, the year Little Miss Sunshine and A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints premiered.
Sundance Festival and Sundance-Supported Films
Many films that premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival as well as those that were supported by the Institute are available to stream at home. So, peruse your favorite streaming services and send your loved one a few suggestions. Like a good mixtape, a carefully curated watchlist is a delicate art. To help you get started, here are a couple incredible films to add to your list: Dìdi (弟弟), which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and won the Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic and the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble, is currently available to stream and buy. The Jason Schwartzman–starring Between the Temples, which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, is also available. You’re welcome!
Access to Kanopy
Sometimes the best gift is the ability to give a loved one the lowdown. Does the film lover in your life know they can unlock a vast film library by only using a public library card? Is your cinephile loved one aware that they can also view this library if they are a college student or professor? Keep that movie buff “in the know” with Kanopy, a video streaming service that has thousands of films — including a deep selection of movies with ties to Sundance Institute — they can watch for free! To make this gift extra special, do a little digging through the collection and share a watchlist of your favorite flicks. Here are a few Sundance Film Festival premieres we recommend: Donnie Darko (2001), Listen Up Philip (2014), and White Rabbit (2018).
