Nate von Zumwalt

Last night we wrapped up NEXT FEST with a one-of-a-kind dance party at the Theatre at Ace Hotel, as Neon Indian and Toro y Moi jointly sent LA film fans off into the sunset. The part-film, part-music, part-special guest medley was hosted at a veritable movie palace (a beautifully restored 1920s United Artists) and offered a perfect backdrop for everything from an oddball documentary about a missing mummified leg (Finders Keepers) to sweet serenades from Sharon Van Etten. Take a look at some of our highlights from a great weekend of film and music at NEXT FEST.

 

Solo performance by one of our favorite musicians @sharonvanhalen. #NEXTFEST #sharonvanetten

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@itsneonindian and @toroymoi hitting up the press line before their performance #NEXTFEST

A photo posted by Sundance Institute (@sundanceinstitute) on Aug 9, 2015 at 9:32pm PDT

 

So many feels right now #NEXTFEST @toroymoi @itsneonindian

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L to R: Director #EddieAlcazar, @flyinglotus, and cast of their new #shortfilm making its debut at #NEXTFEST: #FUCKKKYOUUU.

A photo posted by Sundance Institute (@sundanceinstitute) on Aug 9, 2015 at 8:17pm PDT