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Sundance Institute Announces Renewal of Film Forward: Advancing Cultural Dialogue

Los Angeles, CA — Following the success of last year’s inaugural Film Forward: Advancing Cultural Dialogue initiative, Sundance Institute and the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities announced today the renewal of the program. The slate of 10 new Film Forward films was also revealed along with the eight domestic and international locations in addition to a special presentation at UNESCO.
Film Forward is an initiative of Sundance Institute and the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Expert Tips and Tricks: Extracurricular Activities at the Sundance Film Festival

Even the most die-hard film lovers need a little daylight, and there are plenty of local attractions to complement your movie-going at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Whether it’s dinner and movie, a trip to the outlets, or a day on the slopes, we’ve got you covered. Good EatsThis modest mountain town may surprise you with its array of dining scenes, from the extravagant to the casual.

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Locals Options for Sundance Film Festival Individual Tickets

Park City, UT — Locals planning to attend the 2012 Sundance Film Festival that have not yet purchased passes or ticket packages should consider individual ticketing options. The 2012 Sundance Film Festival will be January 19-29, 2012.
Park City and Salt Lake City Screening Venues:
Beginning today, locals may register online to purchase individual tickets for the Festival.

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Sundance Institute Announces Creative Advisors and Acting Company for 2012 Theatre Lab at White Oak

New York, NY – The Sundance Institute Theatre Program today announced the creative advisors and acting company for the three projects being developed at its 2012 Theatre Lab at White Oak in Yulee, Florida. The Lab provides creative support and direction for innovative musical theatre projects and ensemble-generated projects, which have unique needs for collaboration and rehearsal time. Under the supervision of Philip Himberg, Producing Artistic Director of the Theatre Program, and Associate Director Christopher Hibma, the two week Lab (October 30 – November 13, 2011) is produced in partnership with the Howard Gilman Foundation.

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10 on #Transmedia v10: Spotlight on Yasmin Elayat

As we wrapped up our first-ever New Frontier Story Lab at the Sundance Resort in Utah, we took a few minutes to check in with 10 guests as they checked out on their way home.  Our final and tenth interview is with Yasmin Elavat, co-creator of 18 Days in Egypt, one of the projects selected to participate in the lab.  She currently lives in Cairo.

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An Interview with New Frontier Programmer Shari Frilot

As we wrapped up our first-ever New Frontier Story Lab at the Sundance Resort in Utah, we took a few minutes to check in with 10 guests as they checked out on their way home. Our ninth interview is with Shari Frilot, senior programmer at the Sundance Film Festival and curator of the New Frontier section. Between watching hundreds of films, Shari dropped down into the lab for a couple days to see how it was evolving.

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Seven Projects Selected for 2011 Rawi Screenwriters Lab in Jordan

Los Angeles, CA — The seven artists and projects that participated in the seventh annual Rawi Screenwriters Lab were announced today by The Royal Film Commission-Jordan and Sundance Institute. The Lab was held October 30 through November 3, with Fellows from Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria participating, as well as Creative Advisors from the U.S.

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Tip of the Week: Scoring Tickets

A quick caveat for eager Festivalgoers: Sundance Ticketing favors the informed. Appropriately, a little effort goes a long way, and we’re here to help you catch every film on your wish list. The opportunity to purchase Festival Passes and Ticket Packages is quickly fading, but registration for Individual Tickets will be available beginning November 8 and purchasing is possible through the Festival.

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10 on #Transmedia v7: Spotlight on Cara Mertes

As we wrapped up our first-ever New Frontier Story Lab at the Sundance Resort in Utah, we took a few minutes to check in with 10 guests as they checked out on their way home.  Our seventh interview is with Cara Mertes, Director of the Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program.  She collaborated with Michelle Satter from the Feature Film Program to present the lab itself.

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10 Questions on Transmedia with Sundance Institute’s Kristin Feeley

As we wrapped up our first-ever New Frontier Story Lab at the Sundance Resort in Utah, we took a few minutes to check in with 10 guests as they checked out on their way home. Our fifth interview is with Kristin Feeley, Associate Director of the Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program, which collaborated with the Feature Film Program to present the lab itself.
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10 on #Transmedia v4: Spotlight on Chris Johnson

As we wrapped up our first-ever New Frontier Story Lab at the Sundance Resort in Utah, we took a few minutes to check in with 10 guests as they checked out on their way home.  Our fourth interview is with Chris Johnson, one of the inaugural creative fellows at the New Frontier Story Lab.  Johnson originated the concept of his project Question Bridge in 1996 as a video installation.

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10 on #Transmedia v3: Spotlight on Nick Fortugno

As we wrapped up our first-ever New Frontier Story Lab at the Sundance Resort in Utah, we took a few minutes to check in with 10 guests as they checked out on their way home.  Our third interview is with Nick Fortugno, artist and Creative Advisor to the New Frontier Story Lab.  Game Designer, Teacher and Playmatician, Nick dazzled us and became the first man in Institute history to play Xbox live in the Sundance Screening Room.

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