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Become a Sundance Institute Member BECOME A SUNDANCE INSTITUTE MEMBER. When artists have something inside them—a film, a play, or a score—and it needs to get out, it’ll find its way to the surface… fight its way out if it has to. And that’s where Sundance Institute comes in. It helps artists connect with their work and with their audience. And what happens next are stories that stick with us for the rest of our lives, stories that become our own. Want to be part of it? Enter the story and join Sundance Institute today. When you become a Sundance Institute Member, you help make possible our year-round work to discover, support, and share the best in independent film and theatre. Join our community of independent filmmakers and film lovers across the country, and you will be among the first to learn about the most exciting new films, filmmakers, actors and stories. You’ll also receive special benefits, discounts and premiums we’ve put together just for you. Your membership ensures that the Sundance Institute will continue to enrich our culture and change the world — one story at a time. SEE & CONNECT MAKE & LEARN REPRESENT&ENGAGE FIRST TO KNOW & ARE YOU A FIRST IN LINE SUNDANCE INSTITUTE See the best in independent cinema in your Your membership gives you the tools to lend Declare your love for independent culture ALUMNI? HELP hometown, with discounts to independent your voice to independent film with discounts with a Sundance Institute Membership tote Get exclusive content, programmer tips and theatres across the country; free passes to on a subscription to IMDbPro and Final Draft bag, postcards, and Alumni-designed t-shirt. the latest industry news in our Membership ANOTHER ARTIST Landmark Theatres, Sundance Cinemas, and Software. Get 10% off tickets to Sundance Be a cultural tastemaker with a subscription to Newsletters. Be first in line at the Sundance Film FULFILL THEIR the Sundance Film Festival USA screening Institute’s ShortsLab workshops for aspiring BULLETT magazine, a DVD collection of original Festival, with priority access to ticket packages, DREAMS! series; a DVD of short films from the Festival; filmmakers, featuring programmers, established programming from the Sundance Channel, free credentials, and a members-only pick-up and a free movie download at Sundance NOW. filmmakers and industry leaders. a gift card from the Sundance Catalogue line for expedited service in Park City. Be among As a Sundance Institute Alumni Member, you 35% off tickets to selected productions at and discounts to the Sundance Film Festival the first to hear about the films chosen for the are personally invested in securing the future Playwrights Horizons. Online Store. Sundance Film Festival. of the Institute and helping our year-round programs stay strong and vibrant for the next generation of artists. Plus, you’ll receive a range of special benefits at the Festival and throughout the year. Collaborator Storyteller Risk Taker Supporter Innovator Student Alumni Indie Gift Amount $2,500 $1,000 $500 $250 $150 $65 $65 $40 Tax-­‐Deductibility $2,238 $738 $238 $148 $88 $25 $25 $40 SUNDANCE INSTITUTESundance MEMBERSHIP Institute Membership CARD Card • • • • • • • • Discounts at select Art House Project theatres nationwide: SEE & CONNECT Whether or not you can attend the Sundance Film Ann Arbor • Bellingham • Boulder • Chicago • Nashville • Oklahoma City Orlando • Portland • • • • • • • • Festival, a Sundance Institute Membership lets you • Salt Lake City • San Luis Obispo • Tuscon Waterville SEE | CONNECT Discounts at select Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas nationwide: be a part of the action all year long… • • • • • • • • Austin • Kansas City • San Antonio • Winchester To join, visit sundance.org/membership. For more Two free passes to Landmark Theatres • • • • • • • information, please contact the Membership Office Two free passes to Sundance Cinemas • • • • • • • at 310-492-2301 or [email protected]. Free Sundance NOW movie download • • • • • 35% off tickets to selected productions at Playwrights Horizons • • • • • 20% discount on a NY Times Film Club membership • • • • • DVD of short films from the Festival • • • • Two free tickets to Sundance Film Festival USA • • • LEARN MAKE & MAKE | LEARN 10% discount to ShortsLab workshops • • • • • • • • Discount on purchase of Final Draft Software • • • • • • • • IMDbPro 50% discount on annual subscription • • • REPRESENT & ENGAGE Automatic entry into our Win a Trip to the Festival drawing • • • • • • • • Sundance Institute Membership Tote Bag • • • • • • • ENGAGE | REPRESENT Postcard collection featuring rare images from the Institute Archive • • • • • • Festival Editions t-­‐shirt designed by a Sundance Institute Alumni • • • • • Free year-­‐long subscription to BULLETT magazine • • • • 10% off select Festival Store merchandise • • • • Sundance Channel DVD pack of original programming • • • Gift card to the Sundance Catalog • • • Skiing and dining discounts at the Sundance Resort • • • Complimentary Sundance Film Festival Catalog • Membership Newsletter • • • • • • • • & FIRST IN LINE FIRST KNOW TO Be among the first to hear about the films chosen for the Sundance Film Festival • • • • • • • • FIRST TO KNOW | Cocktails with Cooper, an exclusive video featuring Festival Director John Cooper and his FIRST IN LINE • • programming team giving you insider recommendations on Festival films Complimentary Festival Credentials 2 1 1 Automatic registration in Festival Pass and Package Sale • • Members-­‐only pick-­‐up line at the Park City Pass and Package Office • • THE FINE PRINT: Membership benefits are subject to change Ability to purchase 1 Ticket Package directly through Membership Office • and will be sent to you throughout your year-long membership. 2 tickets to a private screening and reception at the Festival • Festival ticket packages are subject to availability due to limited Discounts on Sundance Film Festival lodging • ALUMNI quantities. Space is limited at private screenings RSVPs are taken ALUMNI Access to the Alumni Desk at the Festival • on a first-come, first-served basis. Discounts on ShortsLab tickets Quarterly Alumni Newsletter • and may be used once per member, per year. You may waive your benefits and make your donation fully tax-deductible. Invitations to year-­‐round Alumni gatherings • ARIZONA ILLINOIS OKLAHOMA LAKE CREEK P A R K N O R T H TOWER THEATRE 13729 Research Blvd., 618 NW Loop 410, San 9 0 0 S . 8 7 6 E . 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