2017 Sundance Film Festival | Now | Sundance Institute Sundance Film Festival: Hong Kong Film Forward Sundance Film Forward is a touring program which introduces a new generation of audiences to the power of story through the exhibition of film and conversations with filmmakers to create greater cultural awareness. Shorts Tour Showcasing a wide variety of story and style, the Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 95-minute theatrical program of eight short films from the 2016 edition of the January Festival Utah Community Events Programs for Utah audiences to experience independent film, theatre, and music through free screenings and discussions. Attend | Sundance Film Festival | Sundance Institute Sundance Film Festival Sundance Film Festival: Hong Kong Film Forward Sundance Film Forward is a touring program which introduces a new generation of audiences to the power of story through the exhibition of film and conversations with filmmakers to create greater cultural awareness. Shorts Tour Showcasing a wide variety of story and style, the Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 95-minute theatrical program of eight short films from the 2016 edition of the January Festival Utah Community Events Programs for Utah audiences to experience independent film, theatre, and music through free screenings and discussions.

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Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) connects to over 8 airlines serving 91 destinations around the globe. SLC welcomes visitors with a convenient system of ground transportation from the airport. If you are flying private, Heber City Airport is the way to go. Book your Air and Ground Transportation today. Air Transportation For Private flights, check out Heber City Airport Ground Transportation For transportation between SLC, Park City, and surrounding areas Toll Free: 800-637-3803 Salt Lake City Airport: (801) 715-1617 Exotic Car Collection: (801) 320-9575 Email Enterprise Explore Park City Incorporated in 1884, Park City has preserved its charm and history as a mining town. Only 30 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, you will find an exciting mix of nightlife, shopping and art galleries to explore in and around this mountain town. In between screenings, make the most of your Festival experience with all that Park City has to offer. Sports and Recreation Mountain conditions in Park City aren't just great, they're epic.

Take a break from sitting in a theatre, and strap on your skis or snowboard to discover Utah's world-renowned snow. More Sports and Recreation Info Dining Park City's many award-winning restaurants are among the finest in the Mountain West, reflecting many different culinary styles and influences. Click here for a listing. Shopping Snow Report History A historic silver mining town, Park City was incorporated as a city in 1884. Visit the Park City Museum on Main Street to Learn more . Getting Around Our 10-day Festival hosts more than 40,000 people a year and spreads out across three cities: Park City, Salt Lake City, and the Sundance Mountain Resort. Each city is separated by a short drive (30 to 75 minutes), so make sure to select your screening tickets in the city where you’ll be located for most of the Festival. View the Park City shuttle chart . Getting Around Park City If you are going to be in Park City, there’s one key to navigating the Festival: use the shuttle ( Website - iOS app - Android app )! It's free and hits every Festival Theatre and Venue. Plus it’s a great way to meet fellow Festivalgoers.

Ground Transportation For transportation between SLC, Park City, and surrounding areas Toll Free: 800-637-3803 Salt Lake City Airport: (801) 715-1617 Exotic Car Collection: (801) 320-9575 FAQ’s Should I rent a car? You can rent a car, but we do not recommend it. Parking is limited and does not exist at most theatres and venues. The FREE and convenient Festival shuttle is the best way to get around town. How do I get around without a car? The free shuttle travels frequently between venues. Once you arrive at the Festival, friendly volunteers will be ready to assist you at info booth locations and shuttle stops. Click her for real-time shuttle planning and tracking . For transportation to and from the airport, click here . For REAL TIME shuttle planning and tracking visit parkcity.org . Be sure to download the Festival mobile app at . Where do I park if I need a car? Park at your lodging or at a designated Park and Ride listed below.

Festival Designated Parking Lots The Yard Park and Ride - (1876 Homestake Rd) Cost Eccles Theatre, Headquarters, The MARC, Prospector Square Theatre, Holiday Village Cinemas, Yarrow Theatre Notes Parking in non-designated areas will result in immediate towing China Bridge Parking Structure - (Entrance at 445 Marsac Ave.) Cost $25 per entry 1/19-23, $10 per entry 1/24-1/29 (subject to change) Theatres/Venues Serviced Egyptian Theatre, Main St Festival Store, Festival Co-op, FilmMaker Lodge, Main Street Notes This facility is likely to reach capacity early in the day. Additional Notes • The YARD (Park and Ride) The YARD, 1251 Kearns Blvd, offers parking and shuttle access to the Temple Theatre. Remember: There is NO parking at the Temple Theatre. The YARD is a large lot and is easily accessible for patrons going to Eccles Theatre, The MARC , Headquarters, and Prospector; and it's only a short walk to Holiday Village and The Yarrow. $15 cash fee per entry.

The free Festival shuttle picks up on the corner of Kearns Blvd and Homestake. • China Bridge Parking Structure The China Bridge Parking Structure is available to Festival patrons for a cash fee. It is located two blocks east of Main Street on Marsac Avenue. Perfect for a quick walk to the Egyptian Theatre, Sundance House, and other Main Street venues. NOTE: This facility is likely to reach capacity. • Lots F/G Located on Prospector Avenue just south of Headquarters. It's a short walk to the Prospector Theatre and Headquarters and a short shuttle ride to Eccles Theatre. Cash Fee per entry. • Monitor Drive Parking Lot Limited free parking. Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. to midnight. All day Saturday. NO PARKING ON SUNDAY. Within walking distance to Eccles Theatre and a short ride to The MARC. For ADA info, click here . PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ABOUT THE TEMPLE THEATRE: Located along Highway 224, Temple Theatre does not offer patron parking. Parking on the highway will result in immediate towing. For a convenient parking option, please refer to The Yard Park and Ride located on Kearns Blvd.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ABOUT THE MARC THEATRE: There is no patron parking at The Marc Theatre. Parking on neighboring streets will result in towing. For a convenient parking option, refer to The Yard Park and Ride located on Kearns Blvd. Travel to Sundance Mountain Resort, and Salt Lake City Sundance Mountain Resort Commute & Parking Sundance Mountain Resort is a 60-minute drive from Park City. Directions are provided on their website . For Resort shuttle information, call the Sundance Mountain Resort concierge at (801) 223-6000. For additional airport shuttle options, click here . Parking is complimentary to Sundance Film Festival attendees. Early arrival is recommended. Salt Lake City Parking (approximately 30 miles and 45 minutes from Park City) Rose Wagner Theatre There is metered parking available around the Rose Wagner Center (free after 8:00 p.m. and on weekends). Parking is available across the street from the Rose Wagner Center. Cash fee per entry. Broadway Theatres Parking at the Broadway is located in a garage next to the building on 300 South.

If you are attending a film at the Sundance Film Festival, please park on levels four through eight and pay for parking at the discounted Sundance Film Festival Rate. Tower Theatre Street parking is available in front of the Tower Theatre or on surrounding streets. Salt Lake Library Theatre Parking is available at the Salt Lake Library in the underground garage accessed from eastbound 400 South between 200 and 300 East. Parking in this city-operated facility is free for the first half-hour, then $1.50 per half-hour after that. Any vehicle displaying a disability special group license plate or disability windshield placard may park in the parking garage at Library Square for two hours with no charge. Additional time beyond the two hours is $1.50 per half-hour. Theatres At Sundance Institute, we believe in the magic of the cinematic experience. Nothing can replace discovering a new filmmaker or movie with a community of independent film lovers. Honoring the craftsmanship of our filmmakers, each of our theatres is outfitted with Dolby Digital Sound and projected with Barco D-Cinema projectors. To see a film or multiple films at one of our 15 theatres we recommend using our free Festival shuttle system.

Please note: there is no parking at Festival theatres in Park City, so using our free Festival shuttle system is the best way to get around. Park City Theatres 550 78 *The MARC does not offer patron parking. Parking on surrounding streets will result in immediate towing. For a convenient parking option, please refer to The Yard Park and Ride located on Kearns Blvd. Please see more information about The Yard Park & Ride under Shuttles and Parking . Prospector Square Theatre Redstone 1 (at Kimball Junction) 6030 North Market St. Redstone 2 (at Kimball Junction) 6030 North Market St. Redstone 7 (at Kimball Junction) 6030 North Market St. 318 31 *Temple Theatre does not offer patron parking. Parking on the highway will result in immediate towing. For a convenient parking option, please refer to The Yard Park and Ride located on Kearns Blvd. Please see more information about The Yard Park & Ride under Shuttles and Parking . Yarrow Hotel Theatre 111 E. Broadway (300 South) 243 111 E.

Broadway (300 South) 243 Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center 138 W. Broadway (300 South) 495 Salt Lake City Public Library 210 East 400 South Click here for driving directions. ADA Accessibility Sundance Institute works to make each of its venues physically accessible for all Festivalgoers. All Festival venues and theatres are ADA accessible. Filmmaker Lodge, housed in the historic Elks Building, has access to a Stair-Trac that meets ADA requirements. Advanced notice is recommended for us to provide the best possible service. For additional information, please contact Sundance Institute at ADA@sundance.org (435) 658-3456 or click here . Theatre Regulations All patrons—whether credentialed or ticketed—must adhere to the following guidelines posted at each theatre: To guarantee admittance, Ticket and eligible Pass Holders must be in the appropriate line at least 15 minutes prior to the film's published start time. The use of cameras or other recording equipment is strictly prohibited during the screening. Filmgoers should remember to take all personal belongings and litter with them as they exit.

Any items left behind may be disposed of. The Sundance Film Festival reserves the right to search the personal belongings of any patron inside or around the premises of the theatres. By entering the theatre, patrons consent to be photographed/filmed and grant Sundance Institute, its successors - signed parties, carrier stations, network station(s), sponsor(s), advertising agents, and their affiliated entities - the right to record and use their likeness, voice, and name worldwide in perpetuity for any purpose whatsoever. In addition, they release the above parties from any and all liability for loss or damage to person or property while they are at or around the theatre. Once inside the theatre, all cell phones and electronic devices must be turned off prior to the introduction of the film. All filmgoers agree to comply with all published and stated rules and regulations. No babies in arms or strollers are permitted in theatres. Pets, except for service animals, are also not allowed. Venues Each of our official venues offers a variety of programming and services to Festival credential holders. Start your trip off at Festival Headquarters to get set-up and explore our other venues throughout your visit.

Headquarters Sundance Film Festival Headquarters Park City Marriott Festival business takes place at Headquarters, located in the Park City Marriott. If you're a filmmaker looking for your schedule, a member of the press seeking a press kit on this year's hottest doc, or a Festivalgoer who would like to warm up with coffee while checking email, this is the place to come. Don't forget to pick up your official Festival merchandise in the Festival Store. Remember that parking near Headquarters is extremely limited, so we recommend you use the free Festival shuttle system. Click here to learn more about shuttles . Festival Headquarters Open to all Festivalgoers and the general public. Festival Base Camp Presented By Canada Goose 475 Swede Alley, Park City Friday, January 20–Saturday, January 28, 2017 11am–10pm Festival Base Camp Presented by Canada Goose is a signature venue in the heart of Park City’s Old Town. Just off of Main Street, this thriving hub combines music performances, panels, art, film, and fun. The Main Stage tent will host nightly musical artists, while the daytime events will revolve around panel discussions, live streaming, and performances.

Check out the Canada Goose space as well as New Frontier's VR Palace. Feel the warmth around the fire pits and check out the food and libations offered in the outdoor lounge. Check out daily Cinema Cafe livestream viewings in the mornings and eclectic musical selections offered each evening January 20-27, 2017. Catch surprise sets, one-off productions, and concerts featuring every type of artist and performer. All events are open to the public. Festival Co-op Festival Co-op 608 Main St Join us at the Festival Co-op on Main Street. Visit with some of our 2017 Festival sponsors, including American Airlines, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, SundanceTV, and S’well, and participate in a variety of offerings and demonstrations. Come see where American Airlines can take you, with elevated experiences on and off the ground. Visitors can participate in fun activities with giveaways and special prizes. Director’s Family of Wines is capturing the spirit of Coppola’s passion for both film and wine at this season’s Festival by featuring two unique experiences for attendees this year: Drink in the Moment, projected at Miner’s Plaza, and The Big Picture, showcased at the Festival Co-op.

Both works of art, a unique projection, as well as an interactive “cork” art mural, will beautify not only the brands, but create a lasting experience for all. Come check out SundanceTV and Sundance Now’s annex at the Co-op for info about panels at SundanceTV HQ, Sundance Now free trial memberships, plus fun swag! Come pick up a complimentary special edition Sundance Institute–branded S'well bottle. Friday, January 20–Friday, January 27, 2017 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The Festival Co-op is free and open to all Festival Credential Holders and to the general public. Filmmaker Lodge A casual meeting place and café designed to cultivate dialogue among filmmakers, industry leaders, and the press, the Filmmaker Lodge presents Cinema Café and Filmmaker Lodge—a series of lively panel discussions and conversations on a range of current issues. You'll find everything about documentary and fiction filmmaking, as well as a cozy setting to engage with fellow festivalgoers.

Filmmaker Lodge 550 Main St., 2nd Floor Open to all Festival credential holders and the general public on a space–available basis. Friday, January 20 - Saturday, January 28, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ADA Accessibility The Filmmaker Lodge, housed in the Park City Elks Building, falls under historical preservation standards and does not have an elevator. However, with advance notice the Institute does have a Stair-Trac on site that meets ADA requirements. For additional information, or to request the Stair-Trac please contact Sundance Institute at ADA@sundance.org or 435-658-3456 or click here . New Frontier An experiment in Festival presentation, New Frontier is a social and creative space that showcases media installations, multimedia performances, transmedia experiences, panel discussions, and more. New entry guidelines for 2017: Due to the overwhelming popularity of New Frontier, each New Frontier venue now requires a ticket or credential for entry. Please see below for details.

EXHIBITION ClaimJumper 573 Main St. (2nd and 3rd Floors) Experience the latest in new media with selected art, virtual reality, augmented reality, and holographic installations at ClaimJumper. A Festival credential is required for entry to this venue. Friday, January 20 VR PALACE AT BASE CAMP PRESENTED BY CANADA GOOSE 475 Swede Alley Access the New Frontier VR lineup at the VR Palace, with exclusive experiences that are only available in this location. A ticket is required for entry to the VR Palace. You may purchase tickets for a scheduled 50-minute time slot. If you are unable to purchase a ticket, you may still be able to waitlist for a chance to experience the VR Palace. Credentials and passes do not grant access to this venue. Friday, January 20; VR BAR AT MUSIC CAFÉ 751 Main St. Experience the entire mobile VR lineup at the VR Bar at Music Café. A Festival credential is required for entry. Friday, January 20 8:30–10:30 p.m.

Sundance ASCAP Music Cafe The Sundance Film Festival presents the Sundance ASCAP Music Café , a dynamic showcase dedicated to exceptional live performances of new, emerging and established talent. Stop in during the day to hear a range of exciting songwriters and artists from across the musical spectrum in a program produced by ASCAP. Friday, January 20 - Friday, January 27, 2017 Open from 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open to all Festival Credential Holders (21 and over) as space allows. This venue has limited capacity. Salt Lake City Festival Café 35 W. Broadway (300 South) [ map ] Sunday, January 22 Monday, January 23 - Thursday, January 26 11am to 11pm Friday, January 27 - Saturday, January 28 11am to 3am All performances are free and open to the public. 20 FESTIVAL VILLAGE PRESENTED BY ACURA Lower Main Street between 7th St. and 9th St. Acura invites you to check in at Festival Village to get your wristband and start exploring.

Guests can experience the latest expression of our Precision Crafted Performance: Mood Roads, a one-of-a-kind, immersive journey that’s determined by your mood. Acura visitors can also virtually experience Acura performance and Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) technology by taking a spin in the Acura NSX supercar VR Simulator. Check in with your wristband at Acura stations in Festival Village and at Acura displays on Main Street for daily chances to win Acura rewards. And join us throughout the Festival for live entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Friday, January 20–Saturday, January 28, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.* *Schedule subject to change for special events SUNDANCETV HQ 268 Main St. The official television network of the Sundance Film Festival and home to award-winning original series like Rectify, Top of the Lake, and Hap and Leonard, SundanceTV celebrates independent voices and pop cultural luminaries in television and film.

Join us at the SundanceTV HQ—only steps from the Egyptian Theatre on Main Street—for free artisanal coffee and snacks, daily panel conversations featuring industry leaders in film and TV, as well as pre-parties with custom cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music. SundanceTV HQ is the place to warm up, fuel up, meet up, and charge up. Friday, January 20–Friday, January 27, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Panels 1:00–2:00 p.m. CHASE SAPPHIRE ON MAIN 573 Main St. Chase Sapphire on Main provides a variety of activities for guests throughout the Sundance Film Festival. Guests will have the opportunity to sample food from local restaurants as they explore “A Taste of Park City,” view film panel discussions, attend a celebrity chef cooking demonstration, enjoy live music, and more! Additionally, Chase Sapphire® cardmembers will have access to a Premiere Party, Cocktail Reception, exclusive restaurant reservations, and a private lounge featuring a coffee bar from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

and wine and chocolate from 3:00–5:00 p.m. Be sure to visit Chase Sapphire On Main to receive your commemorative 2017 Sundance Film Festival water bottle! 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.* *Schedule subject to change for special events FESTIVAL BASE CAMP PRESENTED BY CANADA GOOSE 475 Swede Alley The preferred jacket of film crews and talent both on and off camera, Canada Goose invites you to experience the unparalleled comfort and warmth that we bring to productions around the world. Informed by the rugged demands of the Arctic, we rely upon relentless innovation and uncompromised craftsmanship to inspire the form and function of every piece in the Canada Goose collection. Discover the true meaning of a warm Canadian welcome all week long at our Festival Base Camp. Fuel up with hot beverages and Canadian-inspired snacks, and stay connected with festival goings on with complimentary Wi-Fi and power charging stations. With surprise guests and musical performances occurring daily, Festival Base Camp is your always-entertaining escape from the cold. Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate will be free to the public from 11:00a.m.—4:00p.m.

from January 20—26. Food Truck is available from 11:00a.m.—8:00p.m. on January 20—27. Free to the public from 12:00pm—1:00pm from January 20—24. Friday, January 20—Friday, January 27, 11:00 a.m.—8:00p.m. Saturday, January 28, 11:00am—3:00p.m. UTAH FILM COMMISSION ON MAIN 625 Main St. As the Festival Host State, the State of Utah and the Utah Film Commission welcome you to a friendly community space where Sundance Film Festival attendees and film industry professionals can meet, gather, and interact. Join us daily to snack on locally made treats and fresh coffee. Drop in, charge up, connect to our free Wi-Fi, fill up your water bottle, and get a limited edition Utah Film Commission pin.

This year, we are thrilled to have four selections in the Sundance Film Festival that were filmed in Utah: Brigsby Bear, Deidra & Laney Rob a Train, Snatchers, and Wind River. For a full schedule of events, visit film.utah.gov/2017sff Friday, January 20–Thursday, January 26, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.* *Schedule subject to change for special events AT&T AT THE LIFT 825 Main St. AT&T is proud to be the official Multichannel Video Programming Distributor sponsor of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. AT&T is passionate about arts, entertainment, and community, the same values that drive the Sundance Film Festival. To share this passion, AT&T will have four unique spaces at the renowned Village at The Lift January 20–22 to showcase our known brands such as DIRECTV in the Cabin, AUDIENCE in the Café, Jeff Vespa’s WireImage Studio presented By DIRECTV, and DIRECTV NOW. Since 2012, DIRECTV has been co-financing films for its VOD/PPV platform.

DIRECTV is very active in selecting films with its partners at the Sundance Film Festival and looks forward to hosting filmmakers, talent, and consumers at AT&T at The Lift. Friday, January 20, 11:00–2:00 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 8:00–4:00 a.m. Sunday, January 22, 8:00–1:00 a.m. STELLA ARTOIS FILMMAKER LOUNGE 364 Main St. Stella Artois® is honored to host you in its Filmmaker Lounge on Main Street. Join us in the Lounge daily at noon for a live Q&A panel, featuring the leading films and filmmakers at this year’s Festival. Warm up with a hot coffee or unwind with a cold Stella Artois®. Don’t forget to check out the virtual reality bar, where our new limited-edition chalices are on display, and learn about the 2017 Stella Artois Buy A Lady A Drink campaign, a unique partnership with Water.org. Feeling inspired?

Visit the Stella Artois® Chalice Shop to buy the limited edition chalices—with each purchase, Water.org will provide five years of clean drinking water for a person in the developing world. Friday, January 20–Sunday, January 22, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. YOUTUBE ON MAIN STREET 449 Main St. YouTube invites you to join the conversation around a new generation of innovative storytelling. Nestled in the center of Main Street, YouTube will open our doors to the creative community at the Sundance Film Festival for lively panel discussions, happy hours, talks, and live music. Let’s continue to push the boundaries of creative expression through video. Free Wi-Fi and drinks are available to festival credential holders when programs are not in session. Thursday, January 19–Sunday, January 22 and Tuesday, January 24 10:00 a.m.–noon CANON CREATIVE STUDIO 592 Main St. Join us at the Canon Creative Studio to explore how Canon supports all aspects of filmmaking, from pre-production to production through post.

A hub for filmmakers, the Canon Creative Studio is a place of hands-on experimentation with Canon equipment and thought-provoking conversations with industry experts. Festival filmmakers and invited guests are welcomed to enjoy a cup of coffee or a snack on us and to get your headshot taken by photographer Michael Ori. In addition, IMDbPro staff will be on-site and can instantly update your IMDb name page. Saturday, January 21–Tuesday, January 24, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. CREATORS LEAGUE STUDIO LOUNGE 591 Main St. Creators League is PepsiCo’s next gen content studio working with top creative talent, artists, and filmmakers from around the world to reinvent entertaining content and experiences for a modern media world. We are proud to be a sponsor of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Our 591 Main event studio featuring the Kola House bar will be hosting exclusive film parties, press activities, and industry events. We are also excited to have our Matador and TMWRK co-production Give Me Future screening in the Documentary Premieres section at this year's Festival.

We’re looking forward to driving a deeper connection with the world’s best filmmakers, celebrating your successes, and finding new partners for the future. Friday, January 21–Tuesday, January 24, 9:00–2:00 a.m. for private events By invitation only THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER PHOTO & VIDEO LOUNGE 692 Main St. As the official industry publication of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, The Hollywood Reporter will establish its headquarters in a new space at Sky Strada, 692 Main Street Serving as The Hollywood Reporter’s official Photo and Video Studio, editors will hold private interviews with the actors, directors, and producers from films premiering at the Festival while photo and video crews capture all the action. Check out the exclusive 2017 Sundance Film Festival coverage at thr.com/sundance. #THRsundance Category:Sundance Film Festival - Wikimedia Commons Category:Sundance Film Festival Português: O Festival Sundance de Cinema é um festival de cinema que acontece anualmente no estado de Utah , nos Estados Unidos .

Subcategories Sundance Film Festival | Utah.com Sundance Film Festival SEE LOCATION ON THE MAP Shorts Program QA at the Egyptian The Sundance Film Festival is an annual event in Utah that unites storytellers together with discerning audiences for dramatic and documentary films, shorts, performances, panel discussions, and music events. Since 1985, hundreds of films launched at the Festival have gained critical recognition, received commercial distribution, and reached worldwide audiences eager for fresh perspectives and new voices. Year after year, the Festival pursues new ways to introduce more people to the most original and authentic storytelling. Get the Style of the Sundance Film Festival Get the Style of the Sundance Film Festival . . . at Home! By Jeryl Brunner and Brent Butterworth Posted: 01/13/16 Updated: 01/28/16 Chase Sapphire Preferred® is a presenting sponsor of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, an independent film exhibition in the United States. Launched in 1981, the Festival showcases new movies, music events, panel discussions and more each January in Park City, Utah. Every January during the 10-day Sundance Film Festival, Park City is buzzing.

The charm of this mountain town mixed with top-notch restaurants, galleries and shops makes the place a true travel destination. But what if you can't get to the Sundance Film Festival? You can still create the film festival vibe in your own home. One way to bring it all together: Have a Sundance-Film-Festival-themed dinner party—even a mini film festival. All you need is the right backdrop, food and entertainment. Here's how to do it. Décor When you can't make it to the mountain, you can bring the mountain home to you—or at least a portrait of a mountain. Buy a painting from a Park City artist like Bridgette Meinhold, recommends Maren Mullin, owner of Gallery MAR in Park City. "We are surrounded by the natural beauty of pine and Aspen trees and mountains," says Mullin. Meinhold, who lives in a snowmobile community and finds inspiration from the landscape, "captures our area beautifully in encaustic wax paintings," says Mullin.

"During Sundance, many people buy her art because they want to take home that Park City feeling." [Meinhold's work—currently ranging between $1,000 and $4,000—can be purchased via Gallery MAR.] “Park City décor takes advantage of the beauty of nature and doesn't overdo it." Ann Whittaker, designer for Utah.com "Park City décor takes advantage of the beauty of nature and doesn't overdo it," advises Ann Whittaker, a designer for Utah.com. Tie pine branches into napkin place settings, she suggests, and attach a cinnamon stick. Place real or fake pine cones under glass bell jars. Or add pines to large glass vases. Park City residents love natural fibers and textiles, notes Whittaker. They often have a few Pendleton wool throws hanging around on sofas and reading areas. "A Native American theme gives a nod to the state's earliest residents and its western frontier roots," she explains. Other ways to give your gathering that Park City feel: "Use unrolled celluloid to trim the table as décor," suggests Mullin.

"Stack some film reels and place your dessert plates on the reels." Whittaker adds, "Get Sundance Film Festival merchandise, posters and collectibles from the Sundance catalog and look like an indie insider." And easiest of all: Buy glittery white candles. You can even make the food at your dinner party part of the decor. Whittaker suggests topping a white frosted cake with cranberries and setting it on a silver cake platter. Then spread pine sprigs (found at any craft store) down the center of the table. Do this and, “Park City's personas are represented," says Whittaker. “White frosting for snow, pine sprigs for the mountain, and silver as a nod to the city's mining history." And speaking of food . . . . Cuisine "When you go to a Park City restaurant like Riverhorse on Main and eat its tender trio of wild buffalo, venison chop and elk topped with caramelized onion, a port wine reduction and huckleberry compote, it warms you to your core," says Shirin Spangenberg of Park City Food Tours.

"That is quintessential Park City cuisine." The good news: You can actually order some of the region's best gastronomy and bring Park City to your table. Morgan Valley Lamb provides meat to restaurants on Main Street. Gold Creek Farms often sells their cheeses. High West Whiskey is brewed in small batches with top ingredients in Park City and sold nationwide. And for sweets, you can use a Park City favorite chocolate like V Chocolates for party favors. Rhonda Sideris, president and founder of Park City Lodging, suggests ordering some of Deer Valley Resort's most cherished foods, like its restaurants' famous turkey chili. "It's even better the second day," advises Sideris. Their tangy cilantro lime glaze can be smothered on ribs, fish and chicken. And for dessert, you can order the mix for their beloved chocolate chip cookies. Your Film Festival What would a tribute to the Sundance Film Festival be without your own mini film festival? Putting one together isn't difficult or necessarily even expensive. The key steps are adjusting the TV and your room lighting for the best picture, and hooking up a better sound system.

"A television 55 inches or larger should do fine if you're having five to 10 people over to watch movies," says Chris Heinonen, AV staff writer for thewirecutter.com. The important thing is to adjust the TV for an accurate picture. "Most TVs now have a picture mode called movie or cinema or expert, and that's typically going to set the colors so they look like what the director intended," Heinonen says. "Also, make sure there are no room lights reflecting off the screen. I use lights that point upward." Most flat screen televisions have tiny built-in speakers. Heinonen, though, recommends connecting a separate sound system to your TV. This could be a soundbar (a separate speaker made for use with TVs) or a regular stereo. "Most TVs have an audio output that you can connect to a stereo system," says Heinonen.

"Look at the back of the TV and the stereo to see what kinds of audio jacks they have, then check on some websites or RadioShack to find cables that match." Finally—after you have your décor, menu and entertainment system set—there's one last thing you can do to give your gathering that quintessential Sundance Film Festival feeling: Enact a dress code. As in, ask all your guests to wear black. "In Park City we call the folks who come for Sundance the PIBs," jokes Mullin. "People in Black." Read more about all that the Festival has to offer on chase.com/SapphireOnLocation . Jeryl Brunner is a journalist and author of "My City, My New York," and "My City, My Los Angeles." A freelance technology writer, Brent Butterworth most recently served as an editor at home theater gear publication, Sound & Vision. Screen Reader Users: To load more articles, scroll down the page, or click the list of articles.

Sundance Film Festival | Utah.com Sundance Film Festival Park City Main Street Park City Main Street In 1981, Robert Redford, one on Utah’s resident celebrities, helped to form the Sundance Institute, an organization dedicated to enhancing the artistic quality of films. He has since been instrumental in one of Utah’s major tourist attractions, the Sundance Film Festival. This festival is held every January. It is centered in Park City and has events Salt Lake City, Ogden City, and at Redford’ s Sundance Village. Each year the Festival programming team reviews thousands of independent films from all across the world. These films span nearly every language known to man, broach any and all topics one could imagine, and represent many different genres — from animation to indigenous works to cult films. The mission of the programming team is to find features and documentaries that “ inspire, challenge, delight, startle, move, and thrill” viewers. Each year thousands of fans and artists alike eagerly greet a line-up of revolutionary and thought provoking productions. Many of these films eventually make their way into mainstream society, but their bragging rights stem from their claim of independence from big-budget studios.

The Sundance Film Festival is open to the public, with tickets going on sale in advance; locals can even buy their tickets two days ahead of the rest of the world. Tickets are only $20 per show, but when you see a show at Sundance, you get to sit in on a Q&A session with the director and some of the cast members as well! For those who are not able to obtain any of the highly-prized advance tickets, a Wait List Line is always a likely way for stragglers to be able to participate in at least one film or venue. For those who do not want to wait in lines or venture out into the cold, the committee recently announced the launch of its Sundance Online Film Festival, where patrons can pay a small fee to gain access to many short, animation, and new-form projects on the internet. Aside from the film venues, the Sundance Film Festival boasts several other locations — the Filmmaker Lodge, the Music Café, the Digital Center, and the Sundance House — where people can immerse themselves in festival culture, hobknobb with industry forerunners, and enjoy the benefits of time away in an area that prides itself on being a whole other world.

The Festival also features a Film Music Showcase and a Film Music Roundtable, where composers and directors speak and demonstrate the logistics of creating a film’s soundtrack. The Sundance Film Festival Daily, the official Festival newspaper, provides up-to-date info about events, including last minute changes. Pick up a copy at any venue. Current information is also posted on the Festival website. Organizers encourage attendees to come prepared. The Festival is held in the rugged mountain climate of Utah, where the average daytime temperature in January is between 12° and 33° degrees F. The average snowfall during the month of January in Park City and surrounding areas is approximately 30 inches, and organizers suggest dressing in layers and bringing warm coats, gloves and hats. Visitors should also be prepared for the high altitude that accompanies the beautiful scenery. At 6,800 to 10,000 feet above sea level, one should drink plenty of water and be careful not to overexert. The Sundance Film Festival is an ideal way to acquaint yourself with the world of independent film, whether you are an aspiring writer, actor, director, or simply a fan of good cinema.

Park City, UT : Sundance Film Festival Sundance Film Festival Click on the logo below to go directly to the Sundance Film Festival website. The Sundance Film Festival takes place annually in January for 10 days. The 2017 festival is scheduled for Thursday, January 19th through Sunday, January 29th. For more information, please contact Park City Municipal's front-line person for the Sundance Film Festival. Jason Glidden: Park City Special Events Department (435) 615-5181 or jglidden@parkcity.org Guia Communitaria para el Festival de Cine Sundance 2017 Temporary Businesses Click Above & Start Here Park City Applications Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (UDABC) To show a film or run a festival in Park City, business licenses and other permits are required. Listed above are those forms and information. **IMPORTANT NOTE** All licenses have specific due dates. Consult the Rules of the Road above for more information. Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents. They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below.

Sundance Film Festival: 'The Birth of a Nation' takes top prizes - LA Times Steven Zeitchik and Mark Olsen Contact Reporters Capping a historic week at the Sundance Film Festival , Nate Parker's slave-rebellion drama ‎"The Birth of a Nation" took both the grand jury and audience prizes in the U.S. Dramatic competition at the Sundance Film Festival Saturday night. The movie's big wins came after an effusive set of screenings in Park City and a $17.5 million acquisition by Fox Searchlight -- and were part of a larger riposte by the festival to an Oscar voting body that overlooked people of color. "Thank you, Sundance, for creating a platform for us to grow in spite of what the rest of Hollywood is doing sometimes," Parker said in accepting the grand jury prize. Actors and filmmakers visit the L.A. Times photo and video studio at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. The festival takes place annually in Utah and is one of the largest independent film festivals in the United States.

Parker's film, in which he stars at the slave-turned-revolutionary Nat Turner, took seven years to get made as its filmmaker raised funds in venues such as Hollywood and the world of sports, a rocky road that culminatd in the Sundance frenzy. "This has been the greatest moment of my career," he said. But even beyond Parker, it was a triumphant night for people of color. Another multiple winner was "Morris from ‎America," a fish-out-of-water story about a black father-and-son pair in Germany. The movie won the Waldo Salt screenwriting ‎award, for its white writer-director Chad Hartigan, and a special jury prize for individual performance, given to Craig Robinson for playing said dad. At a moment when diversity has seized the Hollywood conversation, the Sundance prizes and the ten days of film premieres it honored seemed designed to send a message. The festival has always prided itself on an inclusiveness mainstream Hollywood lacked, whether of the ethnic or genre type, and the conversation in Park City over the previous days was often an attempt to solidify that reputation. On Saturday, that meant recognition for films with black men and women behind the camera. Taking the U.S.

documentary ‎directing prize was "Life, Animated," the story of an autistic child with a Disney connection that was directed by the African American filmmaker Roger Ross Williams. "In the age of Oscars So White and a lack of diversity in Hollywood, I want to thank the [Sundance] Institute for supporting directors like me, who never have a voice‎," he said upon accepting the prize. Another African American filmmaker, Dawn Porter, won a special jury social-impact prize for her abortion-clinic documentary "Trapped." Meanwhile, two Asian Americans were also recognized by Sundance juries. Joe Seo won a breakthrough performance prize for his role in "Spa ‎Night," a gay Asian-themed drama set on Los Angeles' Eastside, while Daniel ‎Kwan, along with fellow helmer Daniel Scheinert, scored the U.S. Dramatic directing prize for their polarizing existential fable "Swiss Army Man." "It's been a roller coaster of a week," Kwan said, nodding to some of the harsh reviews of the Daniel Radcliffe -Paul Dano starrer. "We had a farting dead corpse and somehow we still have this award‎," he said, noting the movie's running gag.

See the most-read stories in Entertainment this hour >> Read the story The directing award for "Swiss Army Man"‎ was also one of several surprises at the Saturday night ceremony, which saw a below-the-radar Melanie Lynskey take the‎ top actress prize for her role in "The Intervention," Clea DuVall's married-couple ensemble dramedy. Lynskey looked genuinely shocked as she milled about the ceremony after winning the prize. In a more expected turn, Elyse Steinberg and Josh Kriegman won the U.S. Documentary grand jury prize for their film "Weiner," an access-heavy tale about the scandal-ridden politician Anthony Weiner that had delighted critics and audiences. Elsewhere, in world cinema categories, Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami's "Sonita‎" -- about a female rapper in Iran -- won the twofer in documentary, taking both grand jury and audience prizes.‎ World Dramatic audience honors‎ went to the Colombian family tale "Between Sea and Land" while World Dramatic grand jury went to the Israeli film "Sand Storm," set in the country's Bedouin community.

Kerem Sanga‎ "First Girl I Loved," a teen coming-of-age love triangle, nabbed the Next audience award. The evening saw its share of colorful comments, as when "Nuts!" director Penny Lane (her film is about an animal-derived impotence cure) accepted a special jury prize for editing by saying, "‎I don't know if they noticed, but it's a cartoon about goat testicles." Host Taika Waititi, the upcoming "Thor" director who had current pic "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" at this year's Sundance, took jibes at the festival and himself throughout the evening. "You want to make low-budget films, you get low-budget hosts," he quipped to the crowd. And when a special jury documentary writing award went to Robert Greene for his meta-reality exploration "Kate Plays Christine," Greene accepted the prize by half-challenging its legitimacy.‎ "A documentary award for writing," Greene said. "That doesn't even make sense." Actors and filmmakers visit the L.A. Times photo and video studio at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. The festival takes place annually in Utah and is one of the largest independent film festivals in the United States.

But the night belonged to "Birth." The film's victories in both grand jury and audience categories marks the fourth straight year that a film in U.S. Dramatic pulled off the twofer feat, following "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl," "Whiplash" and "Fruitvale Station" in each of the past three years. Some of those movies went on to strong afterlives ("Whiplash," "Fruitvale"), while another ("Me and Earl"), not so much. If top Sundance prizes can provide a boost to an independent film, "Birth" may not need such an assist. Widespread media coverage‎ and a supreme timeliness as Hollywood debates the issue of diversity in its ranks will ensure the movie garners plenty of attention; if anything, Searchlight's challenge will be to modulate the hype so it doesn't peak before the critical awards season next fall. Sundance does have a history of recognizing movies with black talent in front of and behind the camera, most recently with such films as "Fruitvale" and "Middle of Nowhere," which netted director Ava DuVernay the directing prize in 2012. But this year the emphasis on diversity seemed even more pronounced.

The abundance of African American winners -- and the acclaim for and discussion around Parker's film -- underlined Sundance's interest in standing apart from Hollywood on this issue. As he presented "Birth" the top grand jury prize, Black List founder and jury member Franklin Leonard ‎noted the social climate.‎ "It is both timeless‎," he said of the winning film, "and right on time." ALSO: Polaroid-style portraits of Sundance stars from the L.A. Times' festival photo studio - LA Times Polaroid-style portraits of Sundance stars from the L.A. Times' festival photo studio L.A. Times 2016 Sundance festival Polaroid-style pictures Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times Stars of the 2016 Sundance Film Festival are photographed in the L.A. Times' photo and video studio on site in Park City, Utah. The festival runs through Jan. 31. Stars of the 2016 Sundance Film Festival are photographed in the L.A. Times' photo and video studio on site in Park City, Utah. The festival runs through Jan. 31. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Question: The Sundance Film Festival takes place annually in which US state?
Answer: Utah