The Ultimate Event Guide For 2017 Sundance Film Festival
Through Jan. 29, Hollywood heads to Park City, Utah for 2017 Sundance Film Festival. In addition to numerous film premieres and screenings, the calendar is packed with fabulous (and fashionable) parties and swag-filled lounges to attend. From the Hollywood Reporter Kick Off Party to the EcoLuxe Lounge, keep reading for the ultimate guide to this year's hottest Sundance events.
"The Little Hours" After Party
When: Friday, 10:30 p.m.
Where: Chase Sapphire, 573 Main St.
Party celebrating the premiere of the comedy "The Little Hours" about a young servant fleeing from his master who takes refuge at a convent full of emotionally unstable nuns in the middle ages. Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, Aubrey Plaza and Jemima Kirke are expected to attend.
The Hub and Snow Fest at Park City Live
When:
Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 427 Main St.
Park City Live will introduce The Hub, a one-stop shop for filmmakers, actors, actresses, and key influencers to promote their films and projects to top tier media. The Hub will include a 4K Ultra High-Definition (UHD) TV showcase with televisions from LG, Samsung and Sony, presented by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Leading fashion and lifestyle media outlets Marie Claire and Who What Wear will be onsite to talk about women in film, fashion trends, the festival and more from their pop-up studios. Just steps away in the What’s Trending Studio and musical.ly, the world’s fastest growing video social network, celebrities will be chatting with What's Trending about their films and dishing on upcoming projects live from sister streaming app live.ly. All proceeds from the live stream will be donated to Operation Smile. Additionally, the Live Lounge, presented by Movie Pilot and Twitter, will give fans a unique opportunity to interact with their favorite celebrities in a live, 360-degree setting.
Guests can sip on specialty Gin & Juice cocktails at the Tanqueray Gin & Juice Bar, utilizing fresh pressed juices to complement the refreshing, whole citrus flavor profile of Tanqueray No. TEN. For those who will need an extra pick me up, Splenda Naturals will host a one-of-a-kind onsite café with a variety of coffee and tea options sweetened with the new Splenda Naturals Stevia Sweetener. Everyone will be able to indulge in warm delectable dishes like tomato basil soup served with deconstructed grilled cheese, marinara meatballs or curry chicken salad at the Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers Pop Up Restaurant. Guests can also pick up the newest in performance athletic apparel and sneakers by 361 USA.
Not only is the Hub the center of the Festival for filmmakers and Hollywood elite to chat about their films, they can also come and make a difference to better the planet. Cool Effect will be onsite to share with influencers how through their platform, it’s easy to have a tangible impact to fight climate change.
Tone It Up Wellness Lounge
When: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Undisclosed
Fitness experts host the Tone It Up Wellness Lounge, including massages, blowouts and healthy cocktails. Morning Yoga on Friday at 10:30 a.m.
#IndieLounge
When: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: #IndieLounge, 710 N. Main St.
#IndieLounge hosts its 7th annual hospitality hub for guests of the Sundance Film Festival, featuring live music and screenings.
John Schneider, Brando Eaton, Elijah Wood, Keanu Reeves, John Lithgow, Anne Heche, Claire Danes, Shirley MacLaine, Timothy Daly, Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Morgan Spurlock, Jason Ritter, Jack Black, Amanda Seyfried and Kaycee Stroh are expected to attend.
EcoLuxe Lounge
When: Friday and Saturday, noon-6 p.m.
Where: The Blue Iguana Restaurant, 255 S. Main Street
Debbie Durkin's gifting lounge returns to Sundance, benefiting Shriners for Children Medical Center.
ASCAP Music Cafe
When: Friday through Jan. 27
Where: Rich Haines Gallery, Main St.
19th annual Music Cafe featuring daily performances during the Sundance Film Festival. Michael Franti, Rooney, Clare Bowen, Lee DeWyze and Jack Savoretti are among the lineup.
The Hollywood Reporter Kick Off Party
When: Friday
Where: Undisclosed
The Hollywood Reporter hosts a star-studded party to kick off this year's festival.
"Landline" After Party
When: Friday, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Accura Studio, corner of Main Street & Herber Ave., Park City
The party follows the world premiere of the comedy "Lifeline," about a teenager living with her sister and parents in Manhattan during the 1990s who discovers her father is having an affair. Jay Duplass and Jenny Slate are expected to attend.
"Bitch" Party
When: Friday, 9:30 p.m.
Where: PepsiCo's Creators League Studio, 591 Main St.
Party celebrating the comedy-drama "Bitch," about a woman who snaps under crushing life pressures and assumes the psyche of a vicious dog. Marianna Palka, Elijah Wood, Jason Ritter, Jaime King, Brighton Sharbino, Rio Mangini and Josh Waller are expected to attend.
"Person to Person" Party
When: Friday
Where: Rock & Reilly's, 427 Main St.
Party follows the world premiere of the comedy-drama "Person to Person following a record collector, his heartbroken roommate, a teenager who bears witness to her best friend's new relationship and a rookie reporter who chases the clues of a murder case. Abbi Jacobson, Michael Cera, Tavi Gevinson and Ben Rosenfield are expected to attend.
"L.A. Times" After Party
When: Friday, 10 p.m.
Where: AT&T at the Lift, 825 Main St.
Party follows the world premiere of the comedy "L.A. Times" following sophisticated 30-somethings as they try to determine whether ideal happiness exists in coupledom or if the perfectly suited couple is actually just an urban myth. Dree Hemingway, Jorma Taccone and Kentucker Audley are expected to attend.
Verge Issue Launch Party
When: Saturday
Where: Undisclosed
Photographer Jeff Vespa will host his annual party featuring handpicked actors on the verge of stardom for festival-timed photo portfolios. John Boyega has attended in the past.
"The Yellow Birds" Party
When: Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Chase Sapphire, 573 Main St.
Party follows the world premiere of the war drama "The Yellow Birds" about two young men who enlist in the army and are deployed to fight in the Gulf War. But after an unthinkable tragedy, the surviving soldier struggles to balance his promise of silence with the truth and a mourning mother's search for peace. Alexandre Moors, Alden Ehrenreich, Jack Huston, Tye Sheridan and Jennifer Aniston are expected to attend.
ChefDance Cocktail Reception And Dinner
When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where: ChefDance , 427 Main St., Park
14th annual ChefDance dinner series featuring award-winning chefs from around the world to celebrate this year's Sundance Film Festival.
XYZ Films Cocktail Reception
When: Saturday, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Firewood, 306 Main St.
XYZ Films host a private cocktail party to celebrate its films "Bushwick," "Kuso" and "XX." Dave Bautista, Brittany Snow, St. Vincent, Flying Lotus and Natalie Brown are expected to attend.
"The Hero" Party
When: Saturday, 11 p.m.
Where: PepsiCo's Creators League Studio, 591 Main Street
Party follows the world premiere of the drama "The Hero" following an ailing movie star as he comes to terms with his past and mortality. Sam Elliott, Laura Prepon, Nick Offerman, Katharine Ross and Krysten Ritter are expected to attend.
"Columbus" Cocktail Reception
When: Sunday, 11 p.m.
Where: Firewood, 306 Main St.
Private cocktail reception follows the world premiere of the new drama "Columbus," starring John Cho, Parker Posey and Haley Lu Richardson.
"Brigsby Bear" Cocktail Reception
When: Monday, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Firewood, 306 Main St.
Cocktail reception follows the world premiere of the new comedy, "Brigsby Bear," starring Kyle Mooney, Claire Danes, Mark Hamill and Greg Kinnear.
"Marjorie Prime" After Party
When: Monday, 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Acura Studio Museum, 528 Main St.
Party follows the world premiere of the comedy "Marjorie Prime," centered on a service that provides holographic recreations of deceased loved ones.
"Sidney Hall" Private Dinner
When: Monday, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Firewood, 306 Main St.
Private cast dinner to celebrate the world premiere of the new drama "Sidney Hall," starring Blake Jenner, Michelle Monaghan and Elle Fanning.
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