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3 June at Picturehouse Central Festival Passes on Sale Today 31 MAY - 3 JUNE AT PICTUREHOUSE CENTRAL FESTIVAL PASSES ON SALE TODAY Central London, 12 December 2017… Sundance Institute and Picturehouse Cinemas are delighted to announce that the Sundance Film Festival: London will return to Picturehouse Central from 31 May- 3 June 2018. The Festival will feature the international and UK premieres of films from the 2018 edition of the renowned Sundance Film Festival which takes place 18-28 January in Park City, Utah, U.S.A. Film fans can register for festival passes for the 2018 London event from today via www.picturehouses.com/sundance. The ‘Festival Pass’ guarantees access to ten Festival films/special events plus priority booking for additional events, access to the Picturehouse Central Members’ Bar, and food and drink discounts. The ‘VIP Pass’ gives access to EVERY film and special event at the festival, plus all parties, a Picturehouse Central membership, a goodie bag and more. The 2017 edition of Sundance Film Festival: London took place at Picturehouse Central, presenting 14 feature films direct from this year's Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, U.S.A. The Festival opened with the International premiere of Miguel Arteta’s Beatriz at Dinner, and closed with the UK premiere of David Lowery’s A Ghost Story, starring Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara. For the first time, the 2017 programme included a Surprise Film which gave festivalgoers an exclusive chance to catch an audience hit from that year’s Festival in Park City – this year’s choice was PattiCake$. The first Audience Favourite award was presented to Icarus. Filmmakers and talent in attendance throughout last year’s Festival included actress Salma Hayek (Beatriz at Dinner), and directors Miguel Arterta (Beatriz at Dinner), Michael Showalter (The Big Sick), Jeff Orlowski (Chasing Coral), David Lowery (A Ghost Story) and Bryan Fogel (Icarus). Previous editions of the Festival, which has been running since 2012, have welcomed filmmakers, artists and supporters including HRH The Prince of Wales, Michael Fassbender, Gemma Arterton, Ryan Reynolds, Lake Bell, Jimmy Carr, The Eagles, Peaches, David Cross, Rose McGowan, Minnie Driver and Rufus Wainwright. The 2018 Sundance Film Festival line-up was announced at the end of November. The 2018 London program will be announced next Spring. More information will be available at sundance.org/london and picturehouses.com/sundance. Join the conversation on social media with #sundancelondon All Sundance Film Festival: London press enquiries Elizabeth Taylor: [email protected] / +44 (0)20 7292 8396 Notes to Editors Sundance Institute Founded in 1981 by Robert Redford, Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides and preserves the space for artists in film, theatre, and new media to create and thrive. The Institute's signature Labs, granting, and mentorship programs , dedicated to developing new work, take place throughout the year in the U.S. and internationally. The Sundance Film Festival and other public programs connect audiences to artists in igniting new ideas, discovering original voices, and building a community dedicated to independent storytelling. Sundance Institute has supported such projects as Boyhood, Swiss Army Man, Manchester By The Sea, Brooklyn, Little Miss Sunshine, Life, Animated, Sonita, 20 Feet From Stardom, Beasts Of The Southern Wild, Fruitvale Station, Sin Nombre, Spring Awakening, A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder and Fun Home. Join Sundance Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Picturehouse Cinemas Formed in 1989 to challenge the multiplex model, Picturehouse Cinemas own and operate 23 cinemas and programme a further 40 venues across the UK. Picturehouse Central opened in June 2015 after extensive redevelopment of the former Cineworld in the Trocadero centre. With a brand new entrance on the corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Great Windmill Street, Picturehouse’s new West End flagship has seven screens with more than 1,000 seats, a ground-floor café, a first-floor restaurant and a Members’ bar on the second and third floor including a roof terrace with stunning views over London. With Dolby Atmos sound, 35mm, 70mm and 4k projection, Picturehouse Central is the best place to watch a huge variety of films, from quality blockbusters to independent, classic, foreign-language and art-house films. Sundance Film Festival: London ticket packages VIP Pass: The ultimate festival experience grants full access to Sundance Film Festival: London 2018. Pass holders have the chance to see all the films, attend every event and an invitation to every party plus much more. Early Bird Price £450 (available 12 December 2017 – 31 January 2018). Usual price: £500 Benefits include: • A ticket to every film* • VIP pass - access to all films and special events at Sundance Film Festival: London • Access to all parties and social events • Access to panel discussions and short film programmes • Picturehouse Central Membership (worth £85, valid throughout 2018) • Access to the Picturehouse Central Members’ Bar and Roof Terrace • 10% off food and drink • Goodie bag *All VIP tickets must be collected in advance. Tickets will be available at Picturehouse Central ticket collection desk. Please note, any uncollected tickets will be put back on sale two hours before film start. Festival Pass: Want to ensure you see the best of the festival and be the envy of film aficionados everywhere? The Festival Pass is the choice for you. Early Bird Price: £125 (available 12 December 2017 – 31 January 2018). Usual Price: £150 Benefits include: • Ten festival ticket credits* plus additional Member discounts on all other festival tickets • Access to the Picturehouse Central Members’ Bar and Roof Terrace during the festival • 10% off food and drink *Credits will be applied to your pass and can be used to book tickets online, over the phone or at Picturehouse Central from Festival Pass Priority Booking period. Registration is open for Festival and VIP Passes from Tuesday 12 December 2017: Phone - call the Box Office on 0871 9025755 (calls cost 13p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge). Email - register your interest via email to [email protected] with ‘Sundance Pass’ or ‘VIP Pass’ in subject line. Be sure to include your name and contact number so we can call you back. .
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