Dolby Creator Lab Grant

Since 2014, The Dolby Creator Lab Grant has given independent filmmakers access to Dolby’s innovative tools and technologies - enabling them to fully realize their creative vision.

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2026 Sundance Film Festival

Dolby Creator Lab Grant recipients Ha-Chan Shake Your Booty! directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka and Josephine directed by Beth de Araújo, premiered in Dolby Atmos at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, Jan 22 – Feb 1.

Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!

Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must face what comes next as sparks fly.

Josef Kubota Wladyka was awarded the Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic for his film Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty! The film was subsequently acquired for release by Sony Pictures Classics.

Josephine

After 8-year-old Josephine accidentally witnesses a crime in Golden Gate Park, she acts out in search of a way to regain control of her safety while adults are helpless to console her.

Directed by Beth de Araújo, Josephine received both the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic and the Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic, presented by Acura.

Dolby Creator Lab Grants help filmmakers achieve their full creative vision. With partners like the Sundance Institute, SFFILM, Film Independent, Chicken & Egg Pictures, and Bolivia Lab we identify independent films from around the world that are using sound and image to tell unique and exciting stories. We then provide these filmmakers with access to Dolby technologies and expert post-production support to help their films connect with audiences who will love them.

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