What is the Sundance Episodic Lab?

The Sundance Episodic Lab is an immersive six-day program that provides early-career writers with creative and strategic advice from experienced showrunners, producers, and executives to help advance their original series projects and careers.

Where will the Sundance Episodic Lab be held?

The Sundance Episodic Lab will be held at Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, Georgia, starting in 2026.

How will the Dunaway Gardens partnership benefit the Sundance Episodic Lab?

Dunaway Gardens founder Tena Clark says the gardens have a long history of nurturing the talents of both established and emerging artists, providing a natural and inspiring space for the Sundance Episodic Lab to continue supporting independent voices in the industry.

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Sundance Episodic Lab Relocates to Dunaway Gardens in Georgia

7 Nov

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Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, Georgia to host Sundance Institute's Episodic Lab
Lab provides creative and strategic advice to emerging writers for their projects
Collaboration aims to support independent voices and advance their careers

Sundance Episodic Lab Relocates to Dunaway Gardens in Georgia

In November 2025, it was announced that Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, Georgia will be the new host for the Sundance Institute Episodic Lab program. The immersive six-day lab provides early-career writers with creative and strategic advice from seasoned showrunners, producers, and executives to help advance their projects and careers.

Dunaway Gardens founder Tena Clark expressed excitement about the partnership, stating that the gardens have a long history of supporting both established and emerging artists. The Sundance Institute's founding senior director of artist programs, Michelle Satter, also shared enthusiasm for the new collaboration, noting that the Episodic Lab has been instrumental in elevating the work of many writers over the years.