SUNDANCE!Hollywood’s Playground
It’s a time for Hollywood to descend upon the snowy town of Park City, Utah. For those who are not familiar with Sundance, it’s a festival that began in 1978 with the help of Robert Redford in order to attract American filmmakers to film in Utah. Over the decades it has grown into one of the most famous film festivals around the world. The most notable indie filmmakers from around the world premiere their work in this week long festival. It’s transformed into a bidding ground for studios and mini majors to acquire films. It’s also a great place for agents and managers to scope for new talent. The majority of the festival can be described as non stop partying, films, and great skiing. I’d recommend making plans early if you plan to try to attend because this little town gets flooded with people.
Most notable movies to watch out for are THE RUNAWAYS, BLUE VALENTINE, ANIMAL KINGDOM, BURIED, and ABEL. I’m sure people will hear the echoes of these titles after the festival is over.
