Due to the covid situation, Sundance Film Festival recently decided to go completely virtual again this year. I applaud this decision. It also allows anyone with access to a computer to enjoy this amazing film festival. Sundance runs from 1/20/22 to 1/30/22 this year, and it has a number of promising films, shorts, documentaries, talks and events that would be of interest to anyone with even a passing interest in modern film. As always, the talks and events are all free, as well. From their website, sundance.org:
"As a champion and curator of independent stories for the stage and screen, the nonprofit Sundance Institute provides and preserves the space for artists in film, theater, film composing, and digital media to create and thrive.
Robert Redford founded the Institute in 1981 to foster independence, risk-taking, and new voices in American film. That year, 10 emerging filmmakers were invited to the Sundance Resort in the mountains of Utah, where they worked with leading writers, directors, and actors to develop their original independent projects.
Today, our staff of 180 employees works year-round from offices in Park City, Los Angeles, and New York City to provide 25 residential labs, grants exceeding $3 million, and ongoing mentorships that support more than 900 artists each year. Each January, the Sundance Film Festival introduces a global audience to groundbreaking work and emerging talent in independent film.
In addition to the Festival, the Sundance Institute hosts many public programs in the U.S. and around the world to connect artists with audiences to present original voices, inspire new ideas, and create community around independent storytelling."
I was fortunate enough to obtain a press pass to the film festival, and will cover it here and on my other media outlets. I encourage you to quickly obtain a ticket for a new, fascinating film, or for the entire festival. Tickets are still available here, and going fast: festival.sundance.org. You can also obtain merchandise, find out all about the festival and its background and history, and generally support this amazing cultural icon of modern filmmaking in all its myriad forms. Visit sundance.org for more details. So exciting!
"As a champion and curator of independent stories for the stage and screen, the nonprofit Sundance Institute provides and preserves the space for artists in film, theater, film composing, and digital media to create and thrive.
Robert Redford founded the Institute in 1981 to foster independence, risk-taking, and new voices in American film. That year, 10 emerging filmmakers were invited to the Sundance Resort in the mountains of Utah, where they worked with leading writers, directors, and actors to develop their original independent projects.
Today, our staff of 180 employees works year-round from offices in Park City, Los Angeles, and New York City to provide 25 residential labs, grants exceeding $3 million, and ongoing mentorships that support more than 900 artists each year. Each January, the Sundance Film Festival introduces a global audience to groundbreaking work and emerging talent in independent film.
In addition to the Festival, the Sundance Institute hosts many public programs in the U.S. and around the world to connect artists with audiences to present original voices, inspire new ideas, and create community around independent storytelling."
I was fortunate enough to obtain a press pass to the film festival, and will cover it here and on my other media outlets. I encourage you to quickly obtain a ticket for a new, fascinating film, or for the entire festival. Tickets are still available here, and going fast: festival.sundance.org. You can also obtain merchandise, find out all about the festival and its background and history, and generally support this amazing cultural icon of modern filmmaking in all its myriad forms. Visit sundance.org for more details. So exciting!
