2026 Sundance Collab Cultural Impact Residency in honor of Michael Latt
Sundance Collab is now accepting applications for the 2026 Cultural Impact Residency. The application deadline is Monday, November 3 at 4pm MT.
Michael Latt Legacy Fund 2025 Grantees
We are excited to announce the first round of grantees gifted through the Michael Latt Legacy Funds.
The Michael Latt Legacy Fund / Marketing Impact Grant
The first year of the Marketing Impact Grant was given to the project RICKY, written and directed by Rashad Frett who won the Directing Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and will be released in the Fall.
Andscape Buys ‘Hoops, Hopes & Dreams,’ Documentary About How Martin Luther King and Obama Used Basketball to Ignite Change
Andscape, the Black-led media platform owned by The Walt Disney Company, has acquired “Hoops, Hopes & Dreams,” a short documentary that premiered at Sundance Film Festival. It also received the best documentary short award at the 2025 Cleveland International Film Festival.
Michael Latt Legacy Fund Aims to Carry on Artistic Mission for Lead With Love Founder
Sundance Institute director Michelle Satter announced on social media the fund will continue her late son’s work “using art to foster love, hope and healing by leveraging storytelling for enduring social impact.”
This spring, The SoLa Foundation proudly launched the inaugural Michael Latt Artivist Accelerator Program: Art in Action.
This 12-week internship program for ages 16-22, highlights the intersection of art and activism. Through immersive workshops, guest speakers, and curated events, students explored how creative expression can drive change while developing ideas for community-focused art projects.