The Films in This Cinematic Innovation, New Frontier Is Also a Venue Showcasing Section Will Shape a “Greater” Next Wave in American Cinema
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T U , E C N A D N U S , T R O S E R N I A T N U O M E C N A D N U S F O Y S E T R U O C SUNDANCE INSTITUTE PRESENTS THE SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL ABOUT SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ABOUT SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Sundance Institute is a nonprofit cultural organization Each January, the Sundance Film Festival attracts the most founded by Robert Redford to advance the work of risk-taking innovative storytellers and adventurous audiences to a 10-day storytellers worldwide. With a range of programs for artists celebration of the best independent filmmaking today. In a and audiences, the Institute provides year-round creative and small mountain town, a diverse range of ideas, stories, artists, financial support for the development and presentation of and film lovers converge to launch the year in culture. original stories for the screen and stage. W ELCOME ST RA NGER N Sundance Institute Presents E E R G R E 2014 Sundance Film Festival EV Here is an overview of the program at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. HA LF NE LSON U .S. DRAMATIC COMPETITION D OCUMENTARY PREMIERES FROM THE COLLECTION SUNDANCE KIDS Presenting the world premieres of 16 narrative feature films, Renowned filmmakers and films about far-reaching subjects Rediscover classic works of independent cinema as the This new section of the Festival is designed for independent the Dramatic Competition offers Festivalgoers a first look at comprise this section highlighting our ongoing commitment to Sundance Film Festival presents films from the vaults of the film’s youngest fans. Programmed in cooperation with groundbreaking new voices in American independent film. documentaries. Each film is a world premiere. Sundance Collection at UCLA. Formed in partnership with Tumbleweeds, Utah’s premiere film festival for children the UCLA Film & Television Archive and growing through the and youth. U .S. DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION STLHTPO IG support of donors, the Collection now contains more than Sixteen world-premiere American documentaries that Regardless of where these films have played throughout the world, 1,800 films. OffSCREEN illuminate the ideas, people, and events that shape the the Spotlight program is a tribute to the cinema we love. With solo acts and bands performing throughout the present day. N EW FRONTIER Festival, and panels and discussions with emerging and NEXT <=> New Frontier champions films that expand, experiment veteran filmmakers and industry leaders, Offscreen offers WORLD CiNEMA DRAMATIC COMPETITION Pure, bold works distinguished by an innovative, forward-thinking with, and explode traditional storytelling. Recognizing the conversational and cultural outlets beyond the theatres. Twelve films from emerging filmmaking talents around the approach to storytelling populate this program. Digital technology crossroads of film, art, and media technology as a hotbed for world offer fresh perspectives and inventive styles. paired with unfettered creativity promises that the films in this cinematic innovation, New Frontier is also a venue showcasing section will shape a “greater” next wave in American cinema. F REE FAIL media installations, multimedia performances, transmedia On January 20, 2014, the Festival celebrates failure with a W ORLD CINEMA experiences, and panel discussions that explore the expansion P ARK CiTY AT MiDNIGHT daylong series of panels and other events. Artists and cultural DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION of cinema culture in today’s rapidly changing landscape. luminaries lead discussions and workshops designed to Twelve documentaries by some of the most courageous and From horror flicks to comedies to works that defy any genre, these embrace failure as essential to risk-taking, innovation, and the extraordinary international filmmakers working today. unruly films will keep you edge-seated and wide awake. Each film is SHORTS PROGRAM creative process. a world premiere. Limited only by run time, and driven by innovation and PREMRE IE S experimentation, short films transcend the rules of SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL U.S.A. A showcase of world premieres of some of the most highly conventional storytelling. From cutting-edge animation to On January 30, 2014, the Sundance Film Festival expands to anticipated dramatic films of the coming year. the best in Native and documentary cinema, these Shorts nine cities across the country for one special night to present Programs inspire filmmaking’s most original imaginations. films from the Festival and opportunities to dialogue with Presented by YouTube. the filmmakers. Southwest Airlines is the Official Airline of Sundance Film Festival U.S.A. LCOME LCOME E E W W O P E N H E A R NDANCE.ORG/FESTIVAL T S SU SUNDANCE.ORG/FESTIVAL 4 55 NT THE DESCE N O I T A C U D E N TABLE OF CONTENTS A Welcome to the 2014 Sundance Film Festival 8 Sponsors and Festival Host State 15 THE FILMS 60 NEW FRONTIER 88 HOW TO FEST 10 Institute Supporters 16 U.S. Dramatic Competition 61 New Frontier: Art 88 How to Get Tickets 12 Day One 22 U.S. Documentary Competition 65 New Frontier: Connect 90 Theatres and Venues 13 Salt Lake City Gala 28 World Cinema Dramatic Competition 66 New Frontier: Panel Timetables 91 Merchandise Stores and Closing Night 33 World Cinema 67 New Frontier: Films 92 Sponsor Venues and Activities 14 Sundance Film Festival U.S.A. Documentary Competition 70 Shorts Programs 93 Transportation and Festival Lodging 38 Premieres 76 Sundance Kids 120 Getting Around 45 Documentary Premieres 77 OFFSCREEN 121 Maps 49 Spotlight 78 Free Fail 95 TIMETABLES S 52 NEXT R E G 80 Cinema Café 118 INDICES N A R 56 Park City at Midnight T S E 81 Power of Story 118 Index of Directors and Artists R E W 59 From the Collection E M W E 82 Filmmaker Lodge 119 Index of Films and Installations U C R N D O 84 Sundance ASCAP Music Café 85 Film Music Events S S 86 Native American and Indigeneous Program CONTENT CONTENT F F O O BLE BLE TA TA E C A P S N I S A G E V Y V I N SUNDANCE.ORG/FESTIVAL SUNDANCE.ORG/FESTIVAL O S I O 6 P 77 SPONSORS LEADERSHIP Sundance Institute is proud to acknowledge and thank the Official Sponsors of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Sponsor support reflects a commitment to sustaining the vitality of independent film, filmmakers, and audiences. Their presence enriches the Festival experience and helps sustain the Institute’s programs for artists throughout the year. PRESENTING SUSTAINING ® PRESENTING SPONSORS PRESENTING LEADERSHIP, SUSTAINING SPONSORS, AND FESTIVAL HOST STATE FESTIVAL HOST STATE SUNDANCE.ORG/FESTIVAL SUNDANCE.ORG/FESTIVAL SUNDANCE.ORG/FESTIVAL SUNDANCE.ORG/FESTIVAL 8 99 INSTITUTE Jeanne Donovan Fisher Nion McEvoy In The Event Philip FungA3 Foundation Sean Nevett and Brenna Montano Jupiter Bowl Entertainment Sheila C. Johnson Shari and Dan Plummer Kenneth Cole SUPPORTERS Lyn and Norman Lear Susanne Preissler KXRK “X96” 96.3 FM Ruth Mutch S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation Laser Exhibitor Service Joan and Lewis Platt Foundation Rose-Lee and Keith Reinhard Miderra Transportation Management John and Marcia Price Family Regina Kulik Scully and John Scully The Nation Throughout the past year, generous program support received from the following donors Foundation Dori Sperko O.C. 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