The 2013 Sundance Film Festival kicks off its annual 10-day indie film fest on Jan. 17 with several screenings from the competition film line-up, as well as the opening of the New Frontier project, which is described as "a social and creative space that showcases media installations, multimedia performances, transmedia experiences, panel discussions, and more."
Director Richard Linklater's "Before Midnight," Michael Winterbottom's "The Look of Love," David Gordon Green's "Prince Avalanche," Park Chan-wook's "Stoker" and first-timer Joseph Gordon-Levitt's "Don Jon's Addiction" are among the marquee films set to screen in the Premieres section of this year's Sundance Film Festival.
A total of 115 films will screen this year, with 101 world premieres. Here's a list of the festivals opening weekend events:
An Artist at the Table
A fundraiser and kick-off for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and an intimate evening to celebrate independent artists and their work. This event includes cocktails with filmmakers, reserved seating at the Day One screening, dinner with artists, and a performance by Sundance Institute artists.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Day One Party
The 2013 Sundance Film Festival opens with our annual celebration as filmmakers and Festival friends reunite or meet for the first time.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Legacy Lodge at Park City Mountain Resort
1310 Lowell Ave.
On shuttle route. Parking is available. Party ticket required for entry. Admittance dependent upon capacity.
Salt Lake City Gala and Screening
Festivalgoers celebrate the opening weekend in Salt Lake City on Friday, January 18, 2013. One reception and two screenings are held in and around the Rose Wagner Theatre. Invitations and tickets required. The Salt Lake City Gala and Screening is presented by Zions Bank.
Friday, January 18, 2013
First screening: 6:30 pm, invitation only
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Gala: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Pierpont Place, Salt Lake City, invitation only
Second Screening*: 9:30 pm
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Salt Lake City
*Screening ticket required except for Locals Salt Lake/Ogden Pass holders, who may show their pass for access to the second screening. Waitlist is available and encouraged.
For more info visit: http://filmguide.sundance.org
Source: Sundance
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