Delve into the art, culture, and commerce of cinema. With the independent film world changing every day, Festival panels offer in-depth conversation, lively debate, and critical insight into a broad range of issues.
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Can’tC ’t BBe DDone!one! Ticket Purchase Required The Doctors Are in the House! A Saturday, January 23, 2:30 p.m., PAONE23PA “Rethinking Distribution” Omnibus Prospector Square Theatre, Park City Ticket Purchase Required Monday, January 25, 2:30 p.m., PATWO25PA So says conventional wisdom. Some problems just can’t be fixed. Poverty, public Prospector Square Theatre, Park City education, global warming—they’re too entrenched to remedy. Tell that to Muhammad Yunus (Grameen Bank, microfinance pioneer and Nobel Laureate IndieWIRE’s Eugene Hernandez echoed the sentiments of a battered independent community , education reformer Geoffrey Canada (Harlem featured in To Catch a Dollar) when he asked, “Is There a Doctor in the House?” Despite weekly illustrations of constantly falling WAITING FOR SUPERMAN) and environmental visionary Children’s Zone, featured in sky, we stand at the doorstep of a new era. Here are the voices of hope, the practitioners of radical Climate Refugees). Pioneers of the Lester Brown (Earth Policy Institute, featured in approaches to distribution, those who enable personal filmmaking to flourish. In radical panel possible, each has implemented innovative, audacious projects to astonishing effect. format, rotating groups of industry experts, filmmakers, and strategists explore concrete visions You can fix the world; here’s how . . . and case studies in this omnibus guide to rising from the ashes, indie style. The Many Faces of Anna Deavere Smith Art in America Ticket Purchase Required Ticket Purchase Required Thursday, January 28, 11:30 a.m., PANFO28PD Thursday, January 28, 3:00 p.m., PATHR28EA Prospector Square Theatre, Park City Egyptian Theatre, Park City Civilization and culture are inexorably linked; the impact of art reaches beyond Artist-in-residence at the Center for American Progress, Anna Deavere Smith’s unique communicating human experiences and exploring ideas at the core of our society. Its process combines journalistic interviews with the art of interpreting those words through ability to bridge understanding, provide a vision for social change, and drive the economy performance. Her recent play about health care,Let Me Down Easy, saw an extended run in is too often lost. Join us for a lively discussion about the way to rethink the relevance of New York, and her prior work in theatre (Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 and Fires in the Mirror) film and art in the national dialogue. Compelled by the potential of a new era in arts policy, has garnered numerous awards. Recognized for her work in film and television (currently in what role should government play in the arts? And how can art foster permanent change Nurse Jackie), Smith has also written several books and is a professor at NYU. Join Smith in in a disposable culture? conversation as she explores our national identity.
69 Cinema Café Start your day at Cinema Café. Each morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Filmmaker Lodge, Cinema Café revives the culture of conversation, offering audiences the opportunity to engage with Festival filmmakers and other guests in an informal dialogue about their work. If you missed the Q&A, this is your chance to hear directly from the artists.
Sunday, January 24 - On Writing Monday, January 25 - TBA
Tuesday, January 26 - On Australia
Wednesday, January 27 - On Pushing Boundaries Thursday, January 28 - On Art and Culture
Friday, January 29 - TBA
At the Lodge
At the Lodge is a series of daily panels hosted at the Filmmaker Lodge, a casual meeting place for filmmakers and Festivalgoers with a café and comfortable lounge. Filmmaker Lodge Elks Building, 550 Main St. (second floor) Park City Friday, January 22–Saturday, January 30 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open to all Festival Credential Holders and the general public as space permits. All events are held at the Filmmaker Lodge unless otherwise indicated.
The New War Stories The NEXT Generation: How Low Can You Go? Monday, January 25, 1:30 p.m. The “war reporter” is almost a mythic figure with a Tuesday, January 26, 1:30 p.m. long lineage in print, but a new kind of war reporting is Faster than a collection agency, more powerful than emerging in film, mixing journalism and storytelling to a union grip, able to dodge permitting agencies in produce some extraordinary viewing experiences. Join a single bound, the eight filmmakers of NEXT offer Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington (Restrepo), lessons in low- and no-budget ingenuity. Hear their Amir Bar-Lev (I’m Pat_____Tillman), and Mohamed tales from the trenches, their gusty plans for distribu- Al-Daradji (Son of Babylon) in this exploration of war tion, and their answers to the big questions: How do as an inspiration for a new wave of you start? What’s free, and what’s not? No money, impassioned storytelling. no problem…what’s the worst that can happen? No really, what’s the worst that can happen? 70 Saving Democracy, Filmmaker Outreach and One Story at a Time Engagement Services Wednesday, January 27, 1:30 p.m. Curious about workshops, grants, or tax breaks that Democratic values are under siege from every angle: exist for filmmakers in the United States? Meet with from the suspension of civil liberties to the crisis in representatives from national and regional filmmaker information and journalism, and our leading journal- service organizations every day at the Filmmaker Lodge. ists and filmmakers are charting the abuses. Join our Participating organizations include the following: top storytellers to discuss the challenges we face as Arts Engine we move through the third century of the democratic Asian CineVision experiment. With Amy Goodman (host of Democracy Association of Film Now!), Alex Gibney (Casino Jack), Laura Poitras (The Commissioners International 2010 Sundance2010 Film Festival sundance.org/festival Oath), and Michael Ratner (President of the Center for Austin Film Society Constitutional Rights). Bay Area Video Coalition Center for Asian American Media Speaking Truth to Power: Center for Social Media A Film and Film Independent Filmmakers Alliance Social-Justice IFP - Independent Filmmaker Project Roundtable International Documentary Association Thursday, January 28, 1:30 p.m. National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture National Association of The human rights and social-justice movements are Latino Independent Producers gathering momentum globally, and film is part of the Native American Public Telecommunications surge. Join Gara LaMarche, president and CEO of the New Day Films Atlantic Philanthropies, for a mini–keynote address on New York Women in Film & Television film and social justice, followed by a roundtable PBS Home Video/New Media discussion exploring trends in human-rights and social- San Diego Asian Film Foundation justice storytelling in film today. With Rob Lemkin, Thet San Francisco Film Society Sambath (Enemies of the People) and Gara LaMarche. Sundance Institute Artist Support Programs Moderator: Karen Greenberg (executive director of Tribeca Film Institute NYU’s Center on Law and Security). Visual Communications Women in Film Los Angeles Women Make Movies
The Discovery Process Meet the Friday, January 29, 1:00 p.m. Documentary Funders Researchers and storytellers share a passion for Tuesday, January 26, mysteries. They’re compelled by the puzzles of the 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. universe, the natural world, and technological Sundance House Presentedby HP advancement. And yet, answers often come in Kimball Art Center unexpected ways from surprising places. Join us for 638 Park Ave. (corner of Main St. and Heber Ave.), a lively exchange between scientists and storytellers Park City as they contemplate what it means to be compelled by seemingly impossible problems . . . for years or even Roundtable information sessions with funders and decades. How do inquiring minds begin? And how do broadcasters of feature-length documentaries. breakthroughs happen? Supported by the Participating companies include ITVS, HBO, Sundance Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Channel, and many others. Three 45-minute sessions; two-session maximum. Sign up begins at 9:00 a.m.
OFF SCREEN: PANELS AT FILMMAKER LODGE 71 Film Music Events
From panels to live performances, the Festival recognizes the huge role music plays in film at a variety of venues.
Film Music Events Sundance House Presented by HP 638 Park Ave. (corner of Main St. and Heber Ave.), Park City
A Celebration of Music Roundtable Discussion: in Film Music and Film, the Sunday, January 24, 8:00 p.m. Creative Process Open to all Festival Credential Holders. Come join Produced by BMI us for a special evening to celebrate music from Wednesday, January 27, 11:00 a.m. composers and performers highlighted in this Open to all Festival Credential Holders and the year’s films. general public as space permits. What goes into creating a successful film score? Programming will be announced in January. What makes for an effective director/composer relationship? There are answers to these questions and more in this inspired roundtable discussion.
Panelists to be announced in January.
Music Showcase: BMI Snowball Produced by BMI Wednesday, January 27, 6:00 p.m. Open to all Festival Credential Holders. BMI invites you to an intimate evening of inspired performances. Please join us for a great night of music, mingling, and spirits. Cocktails and appetizers will be served... so please arrive early and stay to enjoy performances by special guests. 72 Sundance ASCAP Music Café The Sundance ASCAP Music Café is a dynamic showcase for live performances by emerging and established artists and bands. Stop in during the day to hear a range of exciting songwriters and artists from across the musical spectrum in this very unique and intimate Festival setting. Produced by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).
751 Main St. (Stanfield Gallery) Friday, January 22 Tuesday, January 26 2:00 p.m. Sonos 2:00 p.m. Danielia Cotton
2010 Sundance2010 Film Festival sundance.org/festival Friday, January 22-Friday, January 29 2:40 p.m. Colin Devin 2:40 p.m. KS Rhoades 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 3:20 p.m. John Forté 3:20 p.m. The Rescues 4:00 p.m. Adrian Younge & 4:00 p.m. Vedera Open to all Festival Credential Holders and general The Black Dynamite Orchestra 4:40 p.m. TBA public (21 and over) as space allows. This venue has 4:40 p.m. Brendan Benson limited capacity. 5:25 p.m. The Fray
Saturday, January 23 Wednesday, January 27 2:00 p.m. Sonos 2:00 p.m. Sam & Ruby 2:40 p.m. Colin Devin 2:40 p.m. Mike Posner 3:20 p.m. Sass Jordan 3:20 p.m. The Rescues 4:00 p.m. Adrian Younge & 4:00 p.m. Isobel Campbell The Black Dynamite Orchestra 4:40 p.m. TBA 4:40 p.m. Brendan Benson 5:20 p.m. Lady Antebellum Thursday, January 28 Sunday, January 24 1:00 p.m. Youth Speaks 2:00 p.m. 2AM Club 2:40 p.m. Joey & Rory 2:40 p.m. Sass Jordan 3:20 p.m. AM 4:00 p.m. Carney The Fray 3:20 p.m. John Forté 4:00 p.m. Matt Scannell 4:40 p.m. Mike Posner 4:40 p.m. Richard Marx 5:20 p.m. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Monday, January 25 Friday, January 29 2:00 p.m. KS Rhoades 2:00 p.m. TBA 2:40 p.m. Danielia Cotton 2:40 p.m. Joey & Rory 3:20 p.m. 2AM Club 3:20 p.m. AM 4:00 p.m. Richard Marx & 4:00 p.m. Grace Potter & Matt Scannell The Nocturnals 4:55 p.m. LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn Rimes Brendan Benson John Forté
The Stanfield Gallery has curated a unique avant-garde visual art exhibition by influential musicians and Pop art icons. This showcase will include works from DEVO keyboardist and composer Mark Mothersbaugh, Brandon Boyd of INCUBUS, Pop artist icons Steve Kaufman and Peter Max, and many more. Look for special appearances by the artists throughout the day and at some of the Gallery’s evening events. OFF SCREEN: MUSIC CAFÉ AND FESTIVAL SPECIAL EVENTS 73