Sundance: Roundup of Events, Panels and Parties for 2024 Festival in Park City (Updating)

Chris Gardner
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Film lovers, filmmakers, industry insiders, actors, artists and more are expected to return en masse for the milestone festivities that will include a packed calendar of parties, panels, concerts, gatherings and networking opportunities, in addition to all the big-screen showings. Below is a roundup of all of the intel The Hollywood Reporter has gathered thus far, featuring events in Park City. All times listed are local and information for how to submit an event is at the end of the list.

Houses, Lodges and Activations

Acura House of Energy
Acura House of Energy, 550 Swede Alley, daily from Jan. 19-22 (with both public and private, invite-only hours)
Acura returns to Sundance for a 14th year as presenting sponsor and official vehicle of the festival by bringing new “energy” to its commitment to uplift independent artists and underrepresented through official Sundance programming and a reimagined, revamped space dubbed the Acura House of Energy. Highlights include film pacts with Nora Fingscheidt’s The Outrun starring and Alessandra Lacorazza’s In The Summers and programming partnerships with GLAAD, WIF, ASCAP and Gold House and a collaboration with IMDb for the IMDb Studio. On view this year: the new all-electric 2024 Acura ZDX Type S performance SUV.

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Adobe on Main
558 Main St., Park City, Jan. 19-22
For 13 consecutive years, Adobe has had a presence at Sundance to support and celebrate independent and emerging filmmakers. As presenting sponsor and official editing platform of this year’s fest, Adobe returns with an inaugural space. Programming highlights include (on Jan. 19) Variety-hosted panel and fireside chat at 11 a.m; a Changemakers in Film panel at 1 p.m.; Behind the Scenes of a Sundance Gem at 3 p.m.; (on Jan. 20) IndieWire hosts Creator Collaborations in Filmmaking at 11 a.m.; Adobe hosts a Collaboration in the Cutting Room session at 3 p.m.; and (on Jan. 21) Adobe hosts a discussion among Sundance doc filmmakers on the art and craft of nonfiction storytelling in Crafting Truth: Insights Into Documentary Film Editing at 11 a.m.; and IndieWire will serve as moderator for a conversation with Sundance x Adobe Fellows as they share their journeys to the big screen at 3 p.m. A full breakdown of Adobe’s plans can be found here.

Cinema Café
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., Jan. 19–25
A series of informal chats brings together guests for “thought-provoking encounters.” Cinema Café is presented by Audible.

Chase Sapphire on Main 
573 Main St., Park City, Jan. 19-23, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily (closing at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 19 and Jan. 20) 
Chase Sapphire is posting up on Main again to offer unique experiences for Sapphire Reserve cardmembers and media attendees, like cast parties, Los Angeles Times Talks and musical performances. Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can also stop by for complimentary bites, live music and activations including customizable keepsakes, dining experiences and more.

7th Annual Macro Lodge
136 Heber Ave., Park City
Hosted by Macro founder and CEO Charles D. King and his wife, Stacey Walker King, chief brand officer, the lodge returns to Sundance for a seventh annual showcase of panels and parties to champion inclusion and people of color. Featured events from Jan. 19-21 will include appearances by David Alan Grier, Demario Driver, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Jay Ellis, Ji-Young Yoo, Justice Smith, Keir Gilchrist, Michelle Farrah Huang, Normani, Pedro Pascal, Too $hort, Anna Boden, Carlos Lopez Estrada, Dawn Porter, Kobi Libii and Ryan Fleck, Datari Turner, Debby Wolfe, Debra Martin Chase, Jelani Johnson, Leah Smith, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Poppy Hanks, Sonja Warfield and more. Macro is a sustaining sponsor of Sundance for a second year. Attendance is available daily on a first-come, first-served basis until lodge is at capacity.

Indigenous House
Main Street, Park City
IllumiNative is bringing its house back to the Sundance Film Festival. The Main Street gathering spot will run Jan. 19-21 and feature music, art and food celebrating Native culture. Talks include a fireside chat with director Sydney Freeland (Navajo) and discussions with Reservation Dogs writer-director-producer Tazbah Chavez and filmmaker-activist Julian Brave NoiseCat. Indigenous House is made possible by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as presenting sponsor, with additional sponsorship from the Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, Pop Culture Collaborative, Christensen Fund, the MacArthur Foundation, Nia Tero, Paskenta Nomlaki Foundation and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.

South Asian Lodge
The Shop Yoga Studio, 1167 Woodside Ave., Park City, daily at 10 a.m., Jan. 20-21
The second annual lodge presented by 1497. With special guests Mira Nair, Ritesh Batra, Akbar Hamid, Alok V Menon, Anurima Bhargava, Carri Twigg, Fatimah Asghar, Fawzia Mirza, Hiba Irshad, Jessica McEver, Karim Ahmad, Kashif Shaikh, Khaula Malik, Monica Ramirez, Bird Runningwater, Nik Dodani, Nisha Pahuja, Peter Murimi, Priya Satiani, Raeshem Nijhon, Rahi Hasan, Raj Raghavan, Reena Singh, Roopak Saluja, Seema Hari, Sean Gupta, Zeyba Rehman. More information and THR’s coverage here. More information here.

The Sunrise House Hosted by the Sunrise Collective
Riverhorse on Main, 540 Main St., Park City, daily from Jan. 19-21
In 2023, Daniel Dae Kim’s company 3AD, Gold House, and the Asian American Foundation joined forces to launch the Sunrise Collective and build the Sunrise House to serve as the inaugural unifying home for Asian Pacific creatives at the festival. The house will showcase creatives, tastemakers and insiders through panels and fireside chats and during meals and after-hour celebrations. Sponsors include Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Disney Entertainment, Define American, the MacArthur Foundation, Pop Culture Collaborative, Procter & Gamble, GoogleTV, Airbnb, United Airlines, Starz and Warner Brothers Discovery. Programming found here and THR’s coverage here.

The Impact Lounge
The Kimball Building, 675 Main St., Park City, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily, Jan. 19-23
An official partner of this year’s festival, the Caspian Agency’s Impact Lounge will focus on using film as a platform for positive change and social impact. The initiative aims to unite creators and changemakers to create an ecosystem promoting socially conscious and responsible media. Presented by Participant, the Omidyar Network/the Tech We Want, Rockefeller Foundation and Media.com, the inaugural space will serve as a hub for influencers to engage in intentional discussion about pressing global issues and solutions for future change. See the full schedule on their website here.

Latinx House
268 Main St., Park City
The house returns for a fifth annual activation “celebrating the truth, power and culture of the Latinx creators, writers, showrunners, actors and visionaries who help shape the entertainment industry.” Daily programming from Jan. 19-21. Expected attendees include River Gallo (Ponyboi), Armando Ibañez (Undocumented Tales), Esteban Arango (Ponyboi), Lourdes Portillo and Aurora Guerrero.

The IMDb Studio
Acura House of Energy, 480 Swede Alley, Park City, Jan. 19-21
The creative hub of IMDb for celebrity portraits, interviews and social videos with Getty Images photographer Monica Schipper. Talent can also enjoy the private Acura ZDX Lounge and visit the IMDbPro Help Desk to learn more about IMDbPro. Access to IMDb Studio is invite only.

Canon Creative Studio
Park City Museum, 528 Main St., Jan. 19-22
At the Canon Creative Studio, there will be panel programming spotlighting the latest trends in independent filmmaking and a warm retreat from the cold. The studio will feature various shooting vignettes with a wide range of equipment, lighting and models to allow guests to see how the latest Canon gear can help capture their artistic visions. More intel here.

Audible Listening Lodge
Kimball Terrace, 675 Main St., Park City
Jan. 19-21 with daily programming and public hours as well as a series of Variety x Audible Cocktails and Converations panels.

UTA House
508 Main St., Park City
The top Hollywood talent agency hosts a private, invitation-only house curated by UTA’s entertainment marketing division with programming from Jan. 19-21.

ASCAP Music Cafe
Acura House of Energy, 480 Swede Alley, Park City, Jan. 21-22, 2-6 p.m. daily
The 26th annual edition presented by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Two days of live music performances and composer interviews from Jan. 21-22 in partnership with longtime sponsor and official vehicle of the festival, Acura. The café will feature a performance from the DIG! XX Dandy Jonestown Revue, comprised of members from the dueling rock bands featured in the Sundance grand jury award-winning rock documentary DIG!. Joel Gion, Jeff Davies and Miranda Lee Richards (Brian Jonestown Massacre) and Zia McCabe and Eric Hedford (Dandy Warhols) will take the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary edition of the film. Also appearing will be singer-songwriter Evan Bartels, Americana supergroup Fantastic Cat, folk singer-songwriter Mary Scholz, and Nigerian-American singer-songwriter Ogi. ASCAP Screen Time will host three conversations with creators behind some of the festival’s most anticipated films. Composer Nathan Halpern and producer-director Josh Greenbaum will discuss their doc Will & Harper. Bronx rap artist and As We Speak film subject Kemba will join the film’s director J.M. Harper in a conversation and to perform an a capella song from the film. Composer Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe will speak with Union co-directors Brett Story and Stephen Maing. Full list here.

Sommsation Wine Lounge
Sommsation Wine Lounge, 408 Main St., Jan. 18-21
The premium online shop and wine experience provider Sommsation will take over the local wine bar Old Town Cellars with a variety of sommelier-curated wines and the support of brand partners like Hendrick’s Gin. The lounge will once again host film and wine enthusiasts by providing a luxury wine-tasting experience in a custom lounge. Guests will be treated to tasting experiences featuring wines from Terratorium, Halter Ranch and Old Town Cellars. Program will feature a schedule of talent-driven and invite-only parties for the festival. Expected guests include Jesse Eisenberg, Jennifer Gray, Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane, Alicia Silverstone, Kevin Connolly, Lucy Lawless, Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass.

White Claw Shore Club
Courchevel Bistro, 201 Heber Ave., Park City
A festival pop-up that will feature daily programming from Jan. 18-21, with highlights including an appearance by rocker Brittany Howard. She will kick off her Making Soundwaves experience where she’ll preview her upcoming album What Now on Jan 19, at 5 p.m. An intimate meet and greet with Howard will follow. Fans will be invited to join Brittany for a DJ set at 8 p.m.

NFP Inspire Film Lounge
268 Main St., Park City, Jan. 19-21, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
NFP is the fourth largest insurance company in the U.S. and provides business services to high-profile celebrity brands and major film studio productions. Invite-only guests will be treated to an immersive experience that brings together influencers and business professionals offering a health and wellness bar with Prime IV drips, Zivel: performance and recovery compression sleeves + O2 bar, Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center CellSound body contouring, tightening treatments, Dysport injections, gourmet catering by Park City Desserts, a curated selection of libations served by a mixologist, live music performances, light gifting, and celebrity portrait studio and interviews by The Wrap. Confirmed celebrities include Jason Momoa, Kristen Stewart, Alicia Silverstone, Kevin Connolly, Haylie Duff, Kieran Culkin, Will Ferrell, Josh Greenbaum, Pedro Pascal, Dominique Thorne, Jennifer Grey,  Ben Mendelsohn, Steven Yeun, Fred Durst, Jesse Eisenberg, Lucy Liu, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Steven Soderbergh, Glen Powell, Camila Cabello, Connie Britton, Laura Linney, DEVO, Justice Smith, Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane, Jay Ellis and Retta. RSVP: Stacey@jadeumbrella.com

Indie Directors and Creators Spotlight 
The Cabin, 427 Main St., Park City, Jan. 20-21
Presented by Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment, the two-day activation will celebrate diverse voices in filmmaking as well as highlight new and upcoming talent. The programming schedule includes a headlining performance from legendary R&B trio, SWV; two panel sessions hosted by the NAACP; Designing the Black Experience: A Conversation with Ruth E. Carter featuring the Oscar-winning costume designer; Women of Color Breaking Down Barriers Behind-the-Scenes featuring Emmy winning casting director Robi Reed, Dr. Holly Carter and Rose Catherine Pinkney, senior vp scripted programming at BET and BET+; Spotlighting Black Excellence in Hollywood: A Conversation with Television Director Ken Whittingham featuring the NAACP Image award-winning TV director; and Creative Latinos In Hollywood: Representation On-screen and Behind the Scenes featuring Latino cinematographer Eduardo Ramirez and filmmakers Manny Ruiz and Angela Sustaita-Ruiz.

ChefDance Social
Park City, Jan. 17-28
The annual culinary experience and dinner series founded by Mimi Kim and Kenny Griswold evolves into a permanent full service restaurant concept, open nightly 5-10 p.m. for reservations to filmmakers, outside of private festival events. The Sundance week opening menu was created by culinary partner and James Beard Award-winning Chef Shawn McClain, alongside executive chef Jordan Harvey. The restaurant will remain open following the festival with rotating guest chefs. More info here. Inquiries: ChefDanceSocial@Theinfluence.com.

Cotopaxi’s Park City Retail Store
333 Main St, directly across from the Egyptian Theatre
The adventure brand becomes an official sustaining sponsor and official outerwear jacket of the 2024 festival. The partnership includes a limited-edition commemorative Cotopaxi x Sundance 2024 jacket, the Fuego, that will be given to filmmakers and jurors, a partnership with IndieWire and a dedicated space in the IndieWire Lounge.

Thursday, Jan. 18

Opening Night Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Presented by Chase Sapphire
DeJoria Center, 268 Spring Dr., Kamas, Utah, 7:15-11 p.m.
The milestone celebration that will see awards presented to Christopher Nolan, Kristen Stewart, Celine Song, Maite Alberdi and Pat Mitchell with presenters Robert Downey Jr., Jesse Eisenberg, Christine Vachon, Jodie Foster and Mary Robinson. Additional support provided by George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, Acura and Google TV.

Layla Premiere Afterparty
The Cabin, 427 Main St., 6-9 p.m.
The post-screening bash for Amrou Al-Kadhi’s film with performances by Lady Facade, Madazon Can Can, Sequoia and a special appearance from castmember Darkwah to perform a track from the film.

Filmmaker and Artist Welcome Party
Audible Listening Lodge, 675 Main St., Park City, 7-10 p.m.

Chase Sapphire Presents Leon Bridges at The Marquis
The Marquis Park City, 427 Main St., Park City, 8 p.m. 
The Marquis Park City — Utah’s new music venue that continues Park City’s live music legacy from the heart of historic Main Street in partnership with leading full-service entertainment company LNE Presents — kicks off festival week with The Premiere Series with Grammy Award winning recording artist Leon Bridges. Presented by Chase Sapphire. Inquiries: TheMarquis@Theinfluence.com

Cast Party for Freaky Tales 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Party on the upper level for Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s film starring Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis, Normani Kordei Hamilton, Dominique Thorne, Ji-young Yoo, Keir Gilchrist, Jack Champion and Demario Driver. Event only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers who purchased VIP packages through Ultimate Rewards.

Neon
Sommsation Wine Lounge, 408 Main St., 9 p.m.
The Oscar-winning company toasts its festival titles Handling the Undead, Seeking Mavis Bacon and Stress Positions.

Kneecap Post-Premiere Performance
The Cabin, 427 Main St., 11 p.m.
Following the world premiere of Rich Peppiatt’s film starring Kneecap and Michael Fassbender, a live performance will follow from the rap trio.

Friday, Jan. 19

The Big Idea: Last Mile
Lodges at Deer Valley, 2900 Deer Valley Dr. East, Park City, 10:30 a.m.
Presented by Mit Solve, followed by filmmaker Q&A. Presented by Brand Storytelling and Passion Point Collective.

Cinema Café: 
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sue Bird and Jay Ellis.

Panel for The Outrun 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Event on the lower level for filmmaker Nora Fingscheidt’s film starring Saoirse Ronan. Moderated by L.A. Times film editor Joshua Rothkopf. Only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers (no package purchase necessary).

Indigenous House
Main Street
Opening Ceremony, Red Spirit Drum Group at 11 a.m.; luncheon honoring partners, sponsors and tribal leaders from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Fireside Chat: A New Story Told with Data featuring Charlene Polite Corley, Nielsen at 1-1:30 p.m.; and mix and mingle from 2-4 p.m.

Women in Film Panel: Confidence to Be: Powerful Producers Driving Modern Storytelling
UTA House, 508 Main St., Park City, 2-4 p.m.
Women in Film is returning with an annual panel. This year’s installment will feature cocktails and conversations with top producers reshaping onscreen narratives presented by SmartTox.

Legacy in the Making
Lodges at Deer Valley, 2900 Deer Valley Dr. East, Park City, 11:30 a.m.
Presented by Team One, followed by a Q&A and luncheon. Presented by Brand Storytelling and Passion Point Collective.

Macro Lodge Open House
136 Heber Ave., Park City, 12-3 p.m.
“Eat-drink-vibe” at the opening of the Macro Lodge in celebration of Freaky Tales. Light bites and Ketel One libations inspired by the Macro and eOnefilm.

IMDbPro + Prime Video Present: Intentionally Intersectional
Acura House of Energy, 550 Swede Alley, Park City, 12-1 p.m.
Acura, a presenting sponsor and official vehicle of the Sundance Film Festival, is hosting a panel partnership between IMDbPro and Prime Video that will feature community leaders in discussion about authentic and inclusive representation in the entertainment industry and the growing emphasis on showcasing characters with intersectional identities featuring experts from GLAAD, ReFrame, the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge and 1497. Following an introduction from Col Needham, founder and CEO of IMDb, the chat will be moderated by Latasha Gillespie, global head of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video and Freevee. Participants include Nic Novicki, founder and director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, Alex Schmider, producer and director of transgender representation at GLAAD, Lipica Shah, actor and co-founder of 1497, and Andria Wilson Mirza, director of ReFrame.

Chef Melissa King Menu Takeover 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 1-3 p.m.
Chef Melissa King will present four dishes throughout the weekend including Hong Kong-style French toast and mini Cali breakfast burritos for brunch and Mala lamb skewers (veggie option available) and scallion pancakes with labneh and chili crisp for the afternoon. Cardmembers will have the opportunity for a meet and greet. Only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers.

Values Unite Us, Issues Divide Us Panel and Reception
The Latinx House, 268 Main St., 1-3 p.m.
The Center for Cultural Power and Earthjustice host a discussion on charting a system grounded in commonly held values and interrogating the power of culture to advance intersectional solutions for climate, reproductive rights, environmental justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, racial justice, immigration and voting rights. Panelists include co-founder and president of the Center for Cultural Power Favianna Rodriguez, vp of litigation for Earthjustice Andre Segura, River Gallo (Ponyboi), Armando Ibañez (Undocumented Tales) and Iliana Sosa (God Save Texas).

Satellite Sessions: First Time Filmmakers at the Sundance Film Festival Co-Presented by CAPE
The Box at The Ray, 1768 Park Ave., Park City, 2- 3:30 p.m.
Join five filmmakers premiering their first feature film at the festival. Presented by Antigravity Academy, CAPE and the Dolby Institute, the panel will be moderated by Academy Award nominated director Carlos López Estrada. Click here to RSVP

Using Art to Process Trauma
Canon Creative Studio, Park City Museum, 528 Main St., 2 p.m.
How does a person continue to live when everything they love is under a vicious attack? Porcelain War, a U.S. documentary competition fest title, poses this question against the backdrop of the destruction and despair of the ongoing war in Ukraine. In this panel discussion, co-directors Slava Leontyev and Brendan Bellomo, along with Dr. Ben Lewis of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at University of Utah, chat with moderator Jay Holben about how art can be a meaningful tool in processing severe trauma.

Cheers, Queers
Acura House of Energy, 550 Swede Alley, 2-5 p.m.
Celebrating queer cinema and its makers at the Sundance Film Festival presented by Frameline, GLAAD and NewFest. Includes a “Queer Film Is Activism” panel discussion with panelists Natalie Jasmine Harris, David Hatkoff, Alex Hedison, Allegra Madsen, DaShawn Usher and Alok Vaid-Menon moderated by Anthony Allen Ramos. Presented in partnership with Acura and co-host IMDbPro.

Women Lead for Climate Justice
608 Main St., Park City, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Hosted by Pat Mitchell, chair of Sundance, and Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, the panel will bring together guest speakers including V, author of The Vagina Monologues, to discuss feminism and environmentalism. Part of WaterBear’s Impact Storyhouse.

Darling Pop Up at Olive + Tweed
Olive + Tweed, 608 Main St., Park City, January 19-20, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Darling is hosting a two-day pop-up where guests are invited to shop, chat, sip cider and eat light bites. Exclusive special merchandise and 30 percent discounts will be on offer at this pop-up.

Freaky Tales Conversation
MACRO Lodge, 136 Heber Ave., Park City, 3-3:45 p.m.
Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden join cast members Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Ji-Young Yoo, Jack Champion, Keir Gilchrist, Michelle Farrah Huang and Demario Driver, producers Poppy Hanks and Jelani Johnson and executive producer Too $hort for a panel discussion. Moderated by Charles D. King.

Fireside Chat with Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner Andra Day
MACRO Lodge, 136 Heber Ave., Park City, 4:15-5 p.m.
MACRO Lodgers will get to know the multi-talented singer, songwriter and actress whose rise to fame has been marked by an impact on the music and film industries. Moderated by Stacey Walker King, chief brand officer, MACRO.

APFE + HAAPIFEST Asian Texas BBQ Night
Amplify Asian House, 1469 Woodside Ave., Park City, 5-7 p.m.
Amplify Asian Presents: the 20th Edition of APFE and HAAPIFest, co-hosted by the Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience in partnership with CAPE, HAAPIFest, CAAM and the Houston Film Commission. Join us on the first Friday of Sundance for a fun party celebrating these organizations and their work to advance AAPI representation in film! Featuring Texas BBQ catered by Blood Bros. BBQ – a James Beard nominee, Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ, from Houston. Click here to RSVP

Disney+ Out of My Mind
Handle, 136 Heber Ave., Park City, 5-7 p.m.
A private, invitation-only celebration for the Amber Sealey film starring Luke Kirby, Rosemarie DeWitt and Judith Light, among others.

Rabbit Hole Celebration
440 Main St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
A Sundance soirée presented by Rabbit Hole at World of Hyatt with founder and whiskey maker Kaveh Zamanian. Info here.

Cozy Cocktails with DSW
Meredith Marks, 511 Main St., Park City, 6-9 p.m.

New Mexico Film Guide Party
The Cabin (The Den), 427 Main St., 6-9 p.m.
The New Mexico Film Guide is launching its first annual Sundance mixer. Bonanza Creek Ranch, Alessi Hartigan Casting, Santa Fe Film, Albuquerque Film, Cinelease Studios Albuquerque, and the tourism board are the title sponsors for this year’s event, which will feature cocktails, music and a brief panel that will cover the highlights of film in New Mexico.

Shabbat Dinner and Lounge
Location provided upon RSVP, Jan. 19-21
The annual festival lounge will host a Shabbat dinner (tickets required) as well as complimentary events like a Friday night Oneg soirée, Shabbat L’Chaims and Cholent, Saturday night musical Havdallah, and the Jewish Filmmaker Network’s Filmmakers Against Anti-Semitism discussion, on Sunday. All Sundance attendees and friends are welcome. More information here.

2nd Annual Multicultural Dinner
Riverhorse on Main, 540 Main St., Park City, 7 p.m.
Sunrise Collective, Macro, Latinx House, IllumiNative and Pop Culture Collaborative present the second annual event presented by Pop Culture Collaborative and in partnership with Onyx Collective to toast and celebrate united efforts to further diversify the entertainment industry over a dinner curated by Sona from New York City.

Warehouse Grand Opening
4413 N. Forestdale Dr., Park City, 7-11 p.m.
A live DJ set by Brandi Cyrus and opener Damon Steele topline this special 21+ event. Warehouse is a new premiere community-driven private car and social club, offering members world class facilities, a driving fleet and exclusive global events. The party, in conjunction with Sundance, is private and invite only.

An Evening of Solidarity
Park City, 7-10 p.m.
For the hostages, survivors and families of the Oct 7 attacks in Israel. Drinks, fellowship, conversation with guests including Emmanuelle Chriqui and Daniel-Ryan Spaulding. More information here.

The Creative Coalition — Voices of Impact: The Festival Dinner
Buona Vita, 804 Main St., Park City, 7:30 p.m.
Annual invitation-only leadership dinner that hosts talent, executives, influencers and notables. Hosted by actor and president of the Creative Coalition Tim Daly. Sponsored by AARP. Attendees to include Mädchen Amick, Michael Chernus, Clark Gregg, Theo Germaine, Simone Kirby, Walt Klink, Rob Morrow and Chris Sullivan, among others.

The Black Keys Headline The Premiere Series
The Marquis Park City, 427 Main Street, Park City, 8 p.m.
The Marquis Park City — Utah’s new music venue that continues Park City’s live music legacy from the heart of historic Main Street in partnership with leading full-service entertainment company LNE Presents — launches for festival week with The Premiere Series. Rock band the Black Keys takes over with the start of a two-night live show with supporting performance by Gabe Carter. Inquiries: TheMarquis@Theinfluence.com.

Surviving The War On Woke: Black Storytelling in the Age of Backlash
The Park, 950 Iron Horse Dr., Park City, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) and the Black Showrunner Collective are hosting the fourth iteration of The Big Conversation’s The Story Of Us — Surviving The War On Woke: Black Storytelling in the Age of Backlash. The conversation will be moderated by Kimberlé Crenshaw and feature Reggie Rock Bythewood, Valerie Complex, Jeanell English, Patrick Gaspard and other Black voices from the film and television industry to assess the ways in which the backlash against global demands for racial justice in 2020 has exposed Hollywood’s fragile commitment to Black storytelling. During the panel, Bythewood, founding member of the Black Showrunner Collective, will announce for the first time the Collective’s initiative to to address the issue of banned/challenged books in the entertainment industry. Details HERE.

The Outrun party
Acura House of Energy, 550 Swede Alley, Park City, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Post premiere celebration for Nora Fingscheidt’s film starring Saoirse Ronan, adapted from the best-selling memoir by Amy Liptrot and co-starring Paapa Essiedu, Stephen Dillane and Saskia Reeves.

Cast Party for Sasquatch Sunset 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
Filmmakers David Zellner and Nathan Zellner join their cast Riley Keough, Jesse Eisenberg, Christophe Zajac-Denek and Nathan Zellner. Event only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers who purchased VIP packages through Ultimate Rewards.

The Infatuation and Chase Sapphire Present: After Hours with Sunday Vinyl & Frasca 
427 Main Street, downstairs, Park City, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Reserve cardmembers are invited to an exclusive party featuring bites and beverages from Denver’s Sunday Vinyl. Join for a night of food, drinks, DJs and giveaways.

Midnight Macro Party
136 Heber Ave., Park City, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Macro’s annual late-night bash hosted by Charles D. King and Stacey Walker King is a private, invitation-only event. Confirmation of RSVP is required to be included on the guest list.

TAO Park City
Private location, 11 p.m.-late
The famed nightlife pop-up returns to Park City this weekend, presented by poppi for private, invitation-only parties on Friday and Saturday. Guest DJs include Sofi Tukker, DJ Mel Debarge along with A-list guests.

Cast Party for Presence 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 11:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Steven Soderbergh joins his cast Lucy Liu, Julia Fox, Chris Sullivan, West Mulholland and Eddy Maday. Event only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers who purchased VIP packages through Ultimate Rewards.

Saturday, Jan. 20

Indigenous House
Main Street
Storytelling, Filmmaking and Art: A Conversation With Tazbah Chavez and Friends from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.; networking reception sponsored by Warner Bros. Discovery from 6-8 p.m.

WIF Brunch Celebrating Women, Nonbinary and Trans Filmmakers
Acura House of Energy, 550 Swede Alley, Park City, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Invite only.

Antigravity Academy x SuperSpecial Panel: In Conversation With Carlos López Estrada + Amy Aniobi 
UTA House, 508 Main St., Park City, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
In conversation with Carlos López Estrada (Blindspotting, Raya and the Last Dragon), Amy Aniobi (Silicon Valley, Insecure and Rap Sh!t) and special guests on the new definition of a multihyphenate in today’s entertainment industry and the power of being a diversified creative.

Crafting the Culture With NBCU’s Creative Powerhouses
Macro Lodge, 136 Heber Ave., Park City, 11-11:45 a.m.
A group of creators and executive producers from hit series across the NBCU portfolio dive deep into their creative processes to explore the challenges and triumphs of navigating the entertainment landscape. Found’s Nkechi Okoro Carroll, The Equalizer’s Debra Martin Chase, The Gilded Age’s Sonja Warfield and Lopez vs Lopez’s Debby Wolfe. Moderated by Kathleen Newman-Bremang of Refinery 29 and presented by NBCUniversal.

Cinema Café
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
André Holland and Steven Soderbergh, moderated by Aisha Harris (NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour). More about the Sundance programming events here.

Panel for My Old Ass  
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
L.A. Times film reporter Jen Yamato moderates a discussion for the film featuring filmmaker Megan Park and her cast including Aubrey Plaza, Maisy Stella, Maddie Ziegler and Kerrice Brooks. Only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers (no package purchase necessary).

Mental Health in Film
The Box at the Ray, 1768 Park Ave., Park City, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Project Blackbird presents an event in partnership with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), focused on mental health within underrepresented communities and will include a panel with Lux Pascal (Bust), Dewayne Perkins (The Blackening), Liz Cardenas (A Ghost Story, Never Goin’ Back), and Latavia Young (Grace), moderated by Moi Santos, manager of equity, impact and belonging for the Sundance Institute.

Spotlight: In a Violent Nature
Canon Creative Studio, Park City Museum, 528 Main St., 12 p.m.
An undead monster rampages through the wilderness in the film In a Violent Nature, premiering at the festival. Shot on the Canon EOS C70 cinema camera, director Chris Nash and DP Pierce Derks sit down for a chat with moderator Jay Holben about the making of the film and how they were able to get the look and feel they wanted for this film’s unique perspective on the genre.

Cinema Café
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 12-12:45 p.m.
Jesse Eisenberg and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Gersh Honors Colman Domingo
Handle, 136 Heber Ave., Park City, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
The Hollywood agency hosts a private, invitation-only event to honor actor and filmmaker Colman Domingo, along with its other clients with projects represented at this year’s festival.

The American Society of Magical Negroes Chat
Macro Lodge, 136 Heber Ave., Park City, 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Director, screenwriter and producer Kobi Libii and stars David Alan Grier and Justice Smith sit down for a conversation moderated by Shadow & Act’s Trey Mangum. Presented by Focus Features.

Chef Melissa King Menu Takeover 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 1–3 p.m.
Only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers.

IMDbPro presents: Filmmaking in Focus
Acura House of Energy, 550 Swede Alley, Park City, 1 p.m.
IMDbPro hosts a discussion between indie filmmakers about creative process, career journeys and more. The panelists include Nico Casavecchia (Border Hopper), Alex Stapleton (God Save Texas: The Price of Oil), Sean Wang (Dìdi) and Lana Wilson (Look Into My Eyes). The panel will be moderated by Tre Wesley, video producer for IMDb, with an introduction from Nikki Santoro, chief operating officer of IMDb. Open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pushing the Boundaries of Storytelling for a Future that Demands Impact
Filmmaker Lodge, Park City, 2 p.m.
Hosted on the main stage by Sam Sutaria, CEO of WaterBear, and Brian Walker, CEO at Picture Motion, this panel will discuss how cutting-edge documentaries are shaping a new era in filmmaking and social activism.

The New World Cinema: Exploring Gender Equity in Film through a Global Lens
Acura House of Energy, 550 Swede Alley, Park City, 2-2:45 p.m.
WIF hosts a conversation with the filmmakers representing the broad diversity of perspectives and experiences that illuminate the state of independent storytelling. Panelists include fest auteurs Amrou Al-Kadhi (Layla), Klaudia Reynicke (Reinas), Shuchi Talati (Girls Will Be Girls) and Raha Amirfazli (In the Land of Brothers), moderated by Andria Wilson Mirza (Sundance Institute and WIF’s ReFrame Project).

Rising Voices: Pathways to Equity and the Future of the Film Industry
NFP Inspire Lounge, 268 Main St., Park City, 2-4 p.m.
Panel discussion presented by Indeed and NewFilmmakers L.A. The focus is underrepresentation in the film industry and how focusing on equity is fundamental to the future of the film industry. Hillman Grad CEO Rishi Rajani, filmmaker Miguel Angel Caballero, producer Moira Griffin and Antigravity Academy head of film and TV Winsor Yuan are confirmed to participate. Variety’s Angelique Jackson has been tapped to moderate the discussion. Info here.

Native Forum Celebration
The Park, 950 Iron Horse Drive, Park City, 2-4 p.m.
Presented by NBCUniversal Launch and Nia Tero, the invite-only event honors Sundance Institute Indigenous Program fellows, grantees and alumni on Traditional Ute Nation Territory. The 2024 Merata Mita and Graton Fellows will also be unveiled.

ACLU’s At Liberty: How Censorship Is Harming Queer and Trans Storytelling
The Box at The Ray, 1768 Park Ave., 2 p.m.
A panel discussion featuring filmmaker, artist and educator Jules Rosskam (Desire Lines), filmmaker, artist and actor Lió Mehiel (In the Summers) and ACLU communications strategist Gillian Branstetter. Moderator will be Kendall Ciesemier, ACLU’s senior executive producer of multimedia and host of At Liberty. Leading trans activist Chase Strangio, deputy director for transgender justice at ALCU LGBT and HIV Project, will offer an introduction.

Luther: Never Too Much Conversation
Macro Lodge, 136 Heber Ave., Park City, 2-2:45 p.m.
Director Dawn Porter and producers Datari Turner and Leah Smith sit-down for a conversation about their documentary. Moderated by journalist Danyel Smith.

LinkedIn Presents: Celebrating Creativity in B2B Marketing 
UTA House, 508 Main St., Park City, 2-4 p.m.
Oscar-winning filmmaker Ben Proudfoot and LinkedIn’s vp marketing Jim Habig will discuss the power of creativity in marketing.

The Indie Aesthetic
Canon Creative Studio, Park City Museum, 528 Main St., 3 p.m.
Cinematographers crafting distinctive looks for independent productions often face unique creative challenges that require careful planning, on-the-fly ingenuity and inventive solutions. American Cinematographer managing editor Andrew Fish will explore this topic with a trio of accomplished directors of photography who have projects at the festival: Kristen Correll, Eric Yue and Arlene Muller.

Independent Women: How Indie Filmmakers are Bringing Transformative Approaches to Hollywood
Acura House of Energy, 550 Swede Alley, Park City, 3-3:45 p.m.
An intimate conversation moderated by WIF’s Kirsten Schaffer. Panelists include Sydney Freeland (Echo), Lana Wilson (Look Into My Eyes), Fawzia Mirza (The Queen of My Dreams), and Ally Pankiw (Black Mirror), and more to be announced.

From Policy to Pop Culture: Domestic Workers Own Their Stories
Private location, Park City, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
The National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) will participate in a panel featuring Juan Mejia Botero, director of the documentary Igualada, Ai-jen Poo, NDWA president, Sindy Sanchez, home care worker and NDWA member, and Greg Kelley, president for SEIU Healthcare Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Kansas. Moderated by Paola Mendoza, executive producer of Igualada. NDWA will announce its year-long project, Spotlighting Domestic Workers: A Roadmap for Film and TV.

A Fireside Chat & Cocktail Party with Normani
Macro Lodge, 136 Heber Ave., Park City, 3:15 –4:30 p.m.
Moderated by Michelle Rodriguez, Founder, Mielle Organics. Presented by Mielle Organics. The music sensation pops into Macro Lodge for a conversation to discuss her career, meteoric rise and her journey from music to the screen and beyond. Cocktails and light bites.

Culture House Presents The Collective Quest: Celebrating Unity in Black and Brown Creatives and Collaborators
1497 House, 1167 Woodside Ave., Park City, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Hosted and moderated by Culture House Media co-founders Raeshem Nijhon and Carri Twigg, featuring panelists Amy Aniobi, Aanch Khaneja and Reena Singh. This discussion centers on the work Black and Brown film and TV creators are doing to build intersectional storytelling that best reflects an increasingly diverse America and world.  Industry insiders, thought leaders, and creatives will participate in an open dialogue, bringing to the forefront shared experiences, and successful strategies for overcoming the systems that profit from keeping our communities separate.

The Art of Doing You: Behind the Scenes With Issa Rae
World of Hyatt activation space, 440 Main St., Park City, 4 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.)
World of Hyatt and MasterClass will kick off at the fest with a fireside chat featuring MasterClass instructor Issa Rae in conversation with MasterClass founder and CEO David Rogier. Open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis but space is limited.

Producers’ Perspectives: Navigating Film Festivals
268 Main St., Park City, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
A discussion on navigating film festivals presented by UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, The Wrap and NFP. The panel discussion features Jason Forest, Jess Devaney, Luke Kelly-Clyne, Mark Anker and Stacey Reiss. Moderated by Dean Brian Kite of UCLA TFT.

Culture House Presents a Fireside Chat with Senator Laphonza Butler
1497 House, 1167 Woodside Ave., Park City, 5:30 p.m.
An in-depth conversation between the senator and Culture House Media co-founders Raeshem Nijhon and Carri Twigg focusing on the role that storytelling plays in advancing policy, how film and TV often represent the first step in galvanizing the public or getting them to be aware of an important policy issue.

Titus Kaphar’s Exhibiting Forgiveness Cocktail Reception
UTA House, 508 Main St., Park City, 5:30-8 p.m.
An event to toast Kaphar’s Exhibiting Forgiveness, an official selection for the U.S. Dramatic Competition. Talent, producers and execs are expected.

UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Annual Sundance Mixer
268 Main St., Park City, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
The annual networking mixer brings students and alumni of UCLA together to celebrate films at Sundance.

The Gotham Dinner
Grub Steak Restaurant, 2093 Sidewinder Drive, Park City, 6-8 p.m.
Riley Keough, Jeffrey Sharp, the Gotham Film and Media Institute hosts the annual get-together to celebrate the org’s work championing independent film.

Chrissy & Dave Dine Out Dinner 
Riverhorse on Main, 540 Main St., 6-10 p.m.
Chrissy Teigen, David Chang and Joel Kim Booster celebrate the premiere of Chrissy & Dave Dine Out on Freeform. The evening will begin with a sneak preview of Chrissy & Dave Dine Out followed by a conversation with the hosts and intimate dinner hosted by the Sunrise Collective and Disney.

Media.com x Caspian Agency’s Beats & Burgers Bash
Impact Lounge, Kimball Building, 675 Main St., 6-8 p.m.
The Caspian Agency celebrates creators and change makers to amplify the impact of socially conscious media, create positive change through platforms like Media.com. The event will feature celebrity DJ Jon Gosselin on the decks. Guests can travel back in time with throwback hits from notable movie soundtracks while fueling appetites at a burger bar. Cocktails included. Impact Lounge is an official partner of the Sundance Film Festival. RSVP: Stacey@jadeumbrella.com.

Cast Party for Ponyboi 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 6:30-9 p.m.
Filmmaker Esteban Arango joins his castmembers Dylan O’Brien, Victoria Pedretti, Indya Moore and River Gallo for a celebration. Event only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers who purchased VIP packages through Ultimate Rewards.

A Night of Impact
The Park, 950 Iron Horse Drive, Park City, 7 p.m.
Level Forward and Red Sand Project present “an activating night” celebrating the intersections of story and purpose through interactive dialogue, activities and a story-driven, impact-minded party. Special guests expected. Partners include The Medicine Wheel Ride, Team We Ride for Her, Broadway Advocacy Coalition, Full Spectrum Features and filmmaker friends.

Creative Coalition Spotlight Initiative Awards Gala Dinner
Buona Vita, 804 Main St., Park City, 7 p.m.
The org hosts its signature event to celebrate the art and craft of independent filmmaking. The 17th annual event will honor Andra Day, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jennifer Grey, Ed Harris, Lucy Lawless, Keyla Monterroso Mejia and Jeff Zimbalist.

Meredith Marks & GLAAD
511 Main St., Park City, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
The media advocacy group teams with Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Meredith Marks to open the doors of her Park City boutique to celebrate GLAAD and the its work.

The Premiere Series Presents Odesza
The Marquis Park City, 427 Main St., Park City, doors open at 9 p.m.
The Marquis Park City — Utah’s new music venue that continues Park City’s live music legacy from the heart of historic Main Street in partnership with leading full-service entertainment company LNE Presents — debuts for festival week with The Premiere Series highlighted by EDM stars Odesza with an opening set by Phantoms. Inquiries: TheMarquis@Theinfluence.com

The Saturday Nightcap Hosted by Too $hort and Presented by Meta’s We the Culture
MACRO Lodge, 136 Heber Ave., Park City, 9 p.m.
The Oakland native stops by for a party at the lodge. This is a private, invite-only event. Confirmation of RSVP is required to be included on the guest list.

Cast Party for Thelma
Adobe on Main 558 Main St., Park City 9 p.m.-late
Party for Josh Margolin’s film Thelma starring June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Clark Gregg, Parker Posey, Malcolm McDowell, featuring Nicole Byer and Coral Peña.

Cardmember Premier Party 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 9 p.m.–12 a.m.
Sapphire Reserve and Preferred cardmembers are invited for an exclusive party featuring a DJ, light bites and drinks.

UTA Main Street Party 
UTA House, 508 Main St., Park City, 10 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
The annual UTA Party returns.

Snowed in at Sunrise
Sunrise Collective, Riverhorse on Main, 540 Main St., Park City, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sunrise Collective teams with Starz to present this event with guest DJ Zeemuffin.

Sunday, Jan. 21

Indigenous House
Main Street
Brunch presented by the Christensen Fund from 10-11 a.m.; The Legacy of Residential Schools: A Conversation with Julian Brave NoiseCat sponsored by the MacArthur Foundation from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Indie Roots to Mainstream Stage: A Fireside Chat with Sydney Freeland from 2-3 p.m.; and Indigenous House closing party and celebration from 6-9 p.m.

Sundance Film Festival Producers Celebration Presented by Amazon MGM Studios
The Park, 950 Iron Horse Dr., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
A gathering to celebrate and honor the community of producers with the announcement of the Sundance Institute + Amazon MGM Studios Producers Awards.

No Budget Financing: Possibility or Fantasy? 
Macro Lodge, 136 Heber Ave., Park City, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Moderated by writer-director-producer Carlos López Estrada, founder of Antigravity Academy. Four creatives will sit for a conversation about a filmmaking future that is affordable and accessible to all.

Participant’s 20 Years of Cinema & Changemaking
Impact Lounge, Kimball Building, 675 Main St., Park City, 10-11:30 a.m.
Participant insiders look back on two decades in entertainment. How has the company grown and adapted while remaining focused on its founding mission? What have been the biggest lessons over the years, the biggest triumphs and what keeps them excited as they move into the future? Participant CEO David Linde and executive vp of campaigns and engagement Laura Kim will join Ai-je Poo, president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance for the discussion.

Netflix Documentary Brunch
Main Street, Park City, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The private, invite-only affair will be a celebratory brunch presented by the streamer’s doc division.

UTA House Filmmaker Brunch 
UTA House, 508 Main St., Park City, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
An industry highlight. The agency presents its annual brunch, which is attended by filmmakers, creators, execs and many more. This year’s installment will be sponsored by Simply.

SAGindie Actors Only Brunch
Cafe Terrigo, 424 Main St., Park City, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The 27th annual installment, a private, invitation-only event, will host Melissa Barrera (Your Monster), Jay Ellis (Freaky Tales, Sue Bird: In the Clutch), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Exhibiting Forgiveness), River Gallo (Ponyboi), Theo Germaine (Desire Lines), Katy O’Brian (Love Lies Bleeding), Maddie Ziegler (My Old Ass), Dylan O’Brien (Ponyboi), Jena Malone (Little Death, Love Lies Bleeding). Contact: Colin.McCormack@sagaftra.org

Recovery Suite with Epicutis and Nulastin
Meredith Marks, 511 Main St., Park City, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Appointments for facials and scalp massages encouraged.

ColorCreative Rising Shorts Brunch 
ColorCreative, the management company formed by Issa Rae and Deniese Davis and led by Talitha Watkins, is hosting an invitation-only brunch celebrating filmmakers.

Panel for Exhibiting Forgiveness 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 11:15-11:40 a.m.
L.A. Times film writer Mark Olsen moderates a discussion with filmmaker Titus Kaphar and his cast members André Holland, John Earl Jelks, Andra Day and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. Only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers (no package purchase necessary).

Spotlight on Documentaries
Canon Creative Studio, Park City Museum, 528 Main St., 12 p.m.
Join moderator Jay Holben, technical editor of American Cinematographer, for a far-ranging conversation with accomplished documentary cinematographers including Laura Hudock, Christopher LaMarca and Brad Garrison.

IMDbPro presents: The American Society of Magical Negroes
Acura House of Energy, 550 Swede Alley, Park City, 12 p.m.
IMDbPro hosts writer and director Kobi Libii and actors Justice Smith and David Alan Grier for a chat about their film’s journey from script to the Sundance. Open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Performance by Ezinma  
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 12:45-1 p.m. and 2-2:15 p.m.
Ezinma will perform for Chase Sapphire cardmembers on the lower level. Only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers.

Sunrise House Filmmakers Forum and Fireside Chat Hosted by AFPE in Partnership with CAPE
Riverhorse on Main, 540 Main St., Park City, 1-2:30 p.m.
Sunrise House program features a fireside chat with actor and filmmaker Sung Kang and a panel discussion with filmmakers Tony Bui, Ramona Diaz, and Luciane Buchanan. Moderated by Nina Yang Bongiovi. RSVP here.

Chef Melissa King Menu Takeover 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 1-3 p.m.
Only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers.

Emerging Opportunities in the Africa-Caribbean Film Industries
Macro Lodge, 136 Heber Ave., Park City, 2-2:45 p.m.
Presented by Netflix, the discussion will focus on filming opportunities in Africa and the Caribbean, narratives that have historically been underrepresented in mainstream cinema.

New Frontier: Let’s Rebrand Artificial Intelligence
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 2-3:30 p.m.
New Frontier alumni artists and creative technologists who have been working on the vanguard of design and technology for decades come together to interrogate the profile of so-called AI technologies in popular culture, share their creative practice and ask, “What do we need this powerful tech to do for us right now? Do we need to rebrand artificial intelligence altogether?” Featuring Navid Khonsari, Ari Melenciano, Rashaad Newsome, Sandra Rodriguez and moderator Amelia Winger-Bearskin.

The Business of Freelancing
Canon Creative Studio, Park City Museum, 528 Main St., 3 p.m.
Doing your job is the easy part. Networking, Taxes, Invoicing … that’s where it gets tricky. Join Craig Mizrahi (agent, Innovative Artists), Kristen Tolle-Billings (partner and agent at Worldwide Production Agency) and Jonathan Gray (partner and producer at Gray Schwartz) for an in-depth discussion with moderator Jay Holben about the business side of show business.

How I Get it Done
The Premier (formerly OP Rockwell), 268 Main St., Park City
The Cut and Bumble are teaming to host a panel discussion that will feature The Cut editor-in-chief Lindsay Peoples in discussion with singer and actress Andra Day, director Laura Chinn and actress Bella Heathcote.

Storytelling and Gun Safety: Changing the Narrative to Save Lives
Filmmaker Lodge, Park City, 4:30 p.m.
Presented by Brady: United Against Gun Violence, the panel will feature Brady president Kris Brown, actor and filmmaker Clark Gregg, senator Chris Murphy, representative Maxwell Frost, Leaders Forum’s Lorna Randlett and The Ankler’s Richard Rushfield. This special event was created with thought leadership from Leaders Forum.

Archival Preservation: The Future of Cinema
The Riverhorse on Main, 5 p.m.
USC School of Cinematic Arts in partnership with Iron Mountain Entertainment Services is hosting an alumni panel discussion featuring Lance Podell, senior vp at Iron Mountain, director and producer Douglas Blush, Campfire CEO Ross Dinerstein, Hillary Howell, director of premium archival services at Iron Mountain, and filmmaker Nathan Punwar. More intel here.

Disney Entertainment Television Sundance Mixer
High West Saloon, Park City, 5-8 p.m.
An evening focused on “fostering connection and creativity while we celebrate talent, executives and creators from the Disney Entertainment Television portfolio and beyond.”

The Creative Coalition: NextGen Shindig
Sommsation Wine Lounge, 408 Main Street, Park City, 6 p.m.
A celebration of the next generation of voices in entertainment. Creative Coalition president Tim Daly joins org CEO Robin Bronk, Iam Alexander, Mädchen Amick, Daniel Dae Kim, Theo Germaine, Kanoa Goo, Gaite Jansen, Walt Klink, Alexander Morris, Jessica Reynolds, Julie Sharbutt and YouTube’s Ariel Martin, among others.

Meet the Filmmakers Reception and 20th Edition Celebration
Alpine Distilling Room, 364 Main Street, Park City, 6-9 p.m.
Celebrate APFE’s 20th Edition in Park City with over 50+ AAPI filmmakers and festival attendees. Enjoy food provided by local AAPI business Pretty Bird and drinks compliments of APFE in partnership with CAPE. Click here to RSVP

Muslim House
The Park, 950 Iron Horse Drive, Park City, 7-10 p.m.
Established by the MPAC Hollywood Bureau in 2021, the Muslim House is designed as “a dedicated space elevating American Muslim voices at prestigious events such as the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW and Tribeca. It serves as a platform for vital discussions that hold significance for American Muslim communities,” per an official description. Programming includes panels and a reception with opening remarks by MPAC Hollywood Bureau director Sue Obeidi, MPAC Hollywood Bureau chair Habib Veera and Doris Duke Foundation’s director of Building Bridges Program Zeyba Rahman. More intel here.

Sue Bird: In the Clutch x Nike Cocktail Reception 
UTA House, 508 Main St., Park City, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
A cocktail reception to celebrate the film’s premiere. Bird, filmmakers and execs will be toasting the debut.

In the Summers Party
Acura House of Energy, 550 Swede Alley, Park City, 8-11 p.m.
A party to celebrate Alessandra Lacorazza’s film that will be co-hosted by the Latinx House. Cast includes René Pérez Joglar, Sasha Calle, Lío Mehiel, Leslie Grace, Emma Ramos and Sharlene Cruz.

The Black Keys Headline The Premiere Series
The Marquis Park City, 427 Main St., Park City, doors open at 8 p.m.
The Marquis Park City — Utah’s new music venue that continues Park City’s live music legacy from the heart of historic Main Street in partnership with leading full-service entertainment company LNE Presents — officially launches for festival week with The Premiere Series. The Black Keys hit the stage for a live show, their second performance of the fest at the venue, this one featuring an activation by Film.io, a new blockchain based filmmaking platform for creators, supported by Gabe Carter. Inquiries: TheMarquis@Theinfluence.com

HBO Documentary Films
Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 2001 Park Ave., Park City, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
An industry highlight. The streamer welcomes filmmakers, executives and insiders for steak and festival conversations.

Monday, Jan. 22

Championing Change: The Power of Inclusive Filmmaking Panel
268 Main Street, Park City, Utah, 9–10 a.m.
Carla Renata moderates a conversation on championing change and the power of inclusive filmmaking with Carla Gutierrez, Paola Mendoza, Henry Muñoz and Amber Sealey. Presented by UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, The Wrap and NFP.

Filmmaker Meetup and Panel: Making Your First Feature Film
Canon Creative Studio, 528 Main St., 9:30-11 a.m. 
Presented by Canon U.S.A., Inc. and Sundance Collab, a candid panel with filmmakers Sean Wang, Josh Margolin, Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie about the process of making their first feature film. Moderated by Patty West. Following the discussion, attendees can stick around for coffee, snacks and networking.

Women Defining Impact and Blue Carbon
608 Main Street, Park City, 10 a.m.
A panel that shines a light on female protagonists in the media world along with a sneak peek of exclusive clips Blue Carbon. Sarah Macdonald, founder and director at Make Waves, Erika North, APAC TV and film producer, and producer Apoorva Bakshi are confirmed to participate with Poppy Mason-Watts, chief growth and impact officer at WaterBear booked to moderate. Part of WaterBear’s Impact Storyhouse.

Culture House & Level Ground Present The Future of Queer Narratives & the Role of Filmmakers in Culture Change Brunch
The Hearth & Hill, 1153 Center Drive, Park City, 11 a.m.
Bringing together queer filmmakers, fest programmers, producers and influencers, the brunch is a convening for deep convos in a joyful setting co-hosted by Culture House co-founders Raeshem Nijhon and Carri Twigg along with Level Ground co-founder Samantha Curley along with writer/director Chase Joynt.

The Big Conversation: Screen of Consciousness 
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Amid a groundswell of public fascination with AI, guest filmmakers and scientists consider the science and technology of machine learning and the range of imaginative, dystopian and sometimes prophetic narratives that storytellers have put forth in exploring it. Supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and featuring Andy Zuchero, Sam Zuchero and others, moderated by Dr. Heather Berlin, associate clinical professor of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

SAGindie Filmmakers Luncheon
Cafe Terrigo, 424 Main St., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The 27th annual installment — a private, invite-only event — will feature Poppy Hanks (Freaky Tales), Kelly O’Sullivan (Ghostlight), Nathan Silver (Between the Temples), Alex Thompson (Ghostlight), David Zellner (Sasquatch Sunset) and Nathan Zellner (Sasquatch Sunset). Contact: Colin.McCormack@sagaftra.org

Panel for Hit Man 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
L.A. Times entertainment and arts deputy editor Mark Brennan moderates a discussion with filmmaker Richard Linklater and star Glen Powell. Only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers (no package purchase necessary).

Focused on Lenses
Canon Creative Studio, Park City Museum, 528 Main St., 1 p.m.
The lenses you choose help to define the look and feel of your project, and how the audience will interpret the scene. This panel will be an in-depth discussion of everything related to lenses and how to best utilize them to convey your intentions for a scene. Joining moderator Jay Holben will be cinematographers David Klein, Bryan Gentry and Eloi Moli.

Gold House Panel: Investing in Independent Storytelling
Acura House of Energy, 550 Swede Alley, Park City, 12-1 p.m.
A chat to explore how multicultural filmmakers creatively navigate the business side of indie filmmaking, including the challenges and opportunities in financing and distribution deals. Panelists include Nina Yang Bongiovi, Carlos Lopez Estrada, Kyle Bowser and Abraham Bengio. Moderated by Christine Yi, general manager of Gold House Creative Equity Fund.

BMI’s Music & Film: The Creative Process
The Box at The Ray, 1768 Park Ave., 4:30-6 p.m.
Broadcast Music Inc. presents a panel that focuses on the role of music in storytelling, specifically zeroing in the creative process of Exhibiting Forgiveness, a dramatic competition entry. The conversation will feature the film’s director Titus Kaphar; Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and actress Andra Day; and composer Jherek Bischoff. BMI’s Tracy McKnight will moderate.

The IMDb, WIF and Entertainment Weekly Dinner Party
St. Regis Deer Valley
A private, invitation-only dinner for entertainment industry professionals, thought-leaders and champions of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. IMDb founder and CEO Col Needham, WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer, and IMDb chief operating officer Nikki Santoro will make opening remarks as guests enjoy cocktails, dinner, and interactive conversation focused on films discovered at the Sundance Film Festival over the past 40 years.

Cast Party for Rob Peace 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 7-10 p.m.
Director Chiwetel Ejiofor joins his castmembers Michael Kelly and Camila Cabello for a party. Event only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers who purchased VIP packages through Ultimate Rewards.

In a Violent Nature Party
Old Town Cellars, 408 Main St., 7-9 p.m.
IFC Films and Shudder are hosting a party for Chris Nash’s horror entry.

Cast Party for Will & Harper 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 10 p.m.-12 a.m.
Director Josh Greenbaum joins his castmembers Will Ferrell and Harper Steele. Event only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers who purchased VIP packages through Ultimate Rewards.

The Premiere Series Presents Devo followed by Lil Jon Birthday Performance
The Marquis Park City, 427 Main St., Park City, doors open at 8 p.m., Lil Jon at 10:45 p.m. 
The Marquis Park City — Utah’s new music venue that continues Park City’s live music legacy from the heart of historic Main Street in partnership with leading full-service entertainment company LNE Presents — celebrates the The Premiere Series with iconic group Devo and their documentary, DEVO. Also on the bill: a DJ set by Lil Jon and birthday celebration. Inquiries: TheMarquis@Theinfluence.com

Tuesday, Jan. 23

Cinema Café
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Carla Gutiérrez, Lucy Lawless and Lana Wilson.

Panel for As We Speak 
Chase Sapphire on Main, 573 Main St., Park City, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Director J.M Harper, consulting producer and film subject Kemba, consulting producer, film subject and co-author of Rap on Trial, Erik Nelson, and producer Sam Widdoes join moderator Mark Brennan of the L.A. Times for a conversation. Only available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers (no package purchase necessary).

Subject Matter Panel
The Box at the Ray, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
The nonprofit Subject Matter presents a conversations for their film grantee, Daughters, and nonprofit grantee Girls for a Change.

Power of Story: Four Decades of Taking Chances
Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., 3-4:30 p.m.
A look back at the legacy of independent storytelling and the Sundance Film Festival over the course of four decades. A group of artists reflect on their work and careers, the empowering nature of risk-taking, and the importance of negotiating creative freedom. Featuring: Miguel Arteta, Richard Linklater, Dawn Porter, Christine Vachon and moderator Eugene Hernandez.

The Premiere Series Presents Charley Crockett
The Marquis Park City, 427 Main St., Park City, 9 p.m.
The Marquis Park City — Utah’s new music venue that continues Park City’s live music legacy from the heart of historic Main Street in partnership with full-service entertainment company LNE Presents — welcomes country and blues singer Charley Crockett. Inquiries: TheMarquis@Theinfluence.com

Wednesday, Jan. 24

Cinema Café: Episodic Storytellers
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Mark Duplass, Mel Eslyn, Steve James and Nzingha Stewart.

The Big Conversation: First Steps, First Films
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 2-3 p.m.
In a session geared toward emerging artists, the chat explores career-building and forging a creative identity as the landscape of independent storytelling continues to evolve. A small group of filmmakers discuss how they’ve done just that. Featuring Carlos López Estrada and others.

Thursday, Jan. 25

Cinema Café
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Debra Granik and Dee Rees.

Sundance Trivia: The 40th Edition
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 2-3 p.m.
Four Decades of history; one trivial hour. How well do you know your Sundance history? Featuring “a ragtag assembly of comedians, filmmakers and fest veterans.”

Friday, Jan. 26

Film Church
Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 2-3:30 p.m.
Finish a Sundance experience “by sharing a near-spiritual occasion with a group of film lovers who also happen to be world-renowned filmmakers.” The sermon will feature a variety of special guests including former Sundance festival director John Cooper, Zoe Lister-Jones, our inaugural critic-at-large, and a few filmmakers who took home awards that morning. Hosted by Eugene Hernandez and Kim Yutani.

The Premiere Series Presents Kaskade  
The Marquis Park City, 427 Main St., Park City, 9 p.m.
The Marquis Park City — Utah’s new music venue that continues Park City’s live music legacy from the heart of historic Main Street in partnership with leading full-service entertainment company LNE Presents — features EDM star Kaskade. Inquiries: TheMarquis@Theinfluence.com

Saturday, Jan. 27

The Premiere Series Presents Dirty Heads  
The Marquis Park City, 427 Main St., Park City, 8:30 p.m.
The Marquis Park City — Utah’s new music venue that continues Park City’s live music legacy from the heart of historic Main Street in partnership with leading full-service entertainment company LNE Presents — features a performance from Dirty Heads to close out the series. Inquiries: TheMarquis@Theinfluence.com

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