Friday, January 24, 2020

1:00-2:00pm  Women on the Front Lines: Changing the Game Panel, presented by AMC Networks, New York Women in Film & Television, Women in Film Los Angeles and ReFrame.

AMC Networks will bring together leading women from the front lines in entertainment to discuss their experiences, work and the way forward.

Arianna Bocco, IFC Films EVP of Acquisitions & Production will moderate the panel, which will also feature filmmakers Ekwa Msangi, Haifaa Al-Mansour, Monica Levinson, Hanelle Culpepper, and Jackie Cruz.

This event is open to the public.

3:00-4:00pm  Growing the Story, presented by Pure Leaf Cold Brew Iced Tea

This panel invites directors to have a candid conversation about the process of bringing a story to life, from its inception to the big screen

This event is open to the public.

5:00-7:00pm  New York Women in Film & Television and IFC Films Cocktail Celebration

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), the preeminent professional association in the country dedicated to equality for women in the entertainment industry, will celebrate the women of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, including 15 projects by NYWIFT members, with a cocktail reception at SundanceTV HQ. The event will also feature a special tribute to IFC Films in celebration of its 20 years championing independent cinema and supporting women filmmakers.

Attendance is invite only.

 

Saturday, January 25, 2020

1:00-2:00pm  Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter Live: Indie Actors

A group of well-known actors and actresses sit down with The Hollywood Reporter’s Mia Galuppo for a frank, in-depth conversation about their work, inspirations and latest projects at the Festival. Panelists include Nicole Beharie (Miss Juneteenth), Amy Ryan (Lost Girls and Worth), Ben Whishaw (Surge), Winston Duke (Nine Days), Elle Lorraine (Bad Hair) and Meredith Hagner (Palm Springs).

This event is open to the public.

4:15-5:15pm  HFPA Panel: “Women Breaking Barriers Year 3: Where Are We Now?”

For the third consecutive year, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) will host the “Women Breaking Barriers” panel discussion at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. This special panel will feature a Q&A with HFPA member Elisabeth Sereda, Sundance Institute Executive Director Keri Putnam, and guests including Kerry Washington, Frankie Shaw, and Julie Taymor. The panel will take a look back at 2019 and discuss the progress and new challenges that have risen for women in the entertainment industry over the last year.

This event is open to the public.

5:15-6:00pm  HFPA Cocktail Reception

Private cocktail reception for HFPA guests following their panel.

Attendance is invite only.

 

Sunday, January 26, 2020

1:00-2:00pm  Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter Live: Indie Filmmakers

A candid discussion with Sundance Film Festival’s notable directors, discussing their work at the Festival and beyond. The panel will be moderated by The Hollywood Reporter’s Piya Sinha-Roy, with filmmakers including Lana Wilson (Miss Americana), Lee Isaac Chung (Minari), Edson Oda (Nine Days), Channing Godfrey Peoples (Miss Juneteenth), Janicza Bravo (Zola), and Eliza Hittman (Never Rarely Sometimes Always).

This event is open to the public.

5:00-7:00pm  The Glorias Premiere Party

A special event to celebrate the world premiere of THE GLORIAS.

THE GLORIAS (Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Lulu Wilson, Ryan Keira Armstrong) traces Steinem’s influential journey to prominence—from her time in India as a young woman, to the founding of Ms. magazine in New York, to her role in the rise of the women’s rights movement in the 1960s, to the historic 1977 National Women’s Conference and beyond.

Attendance is invite only.

8:00pm The Rewatchables Podcast Live, presented by Peroni

Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey of The Ringer host a special live edition of their podcast on Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Doors open at 8:00pm and the event starts at 8:45PM.

Attendance is invite only.

 

Monday, January 27, 2020

7:00-9:00pm  The Moth at Sundance Film Festival: Trials and Tribulations

Join us as The Moth’s storytellers recollect on extraordinary obstacles. 

Attendance is invite only.

 

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

1:00-2:00pm  From Idea to Deal, presented by LegalZoom

Directors, producers and legal consultants interact with audience members in a discussion focusing on legal challenges encountered during the filmmaking process.

This event is open to the public.

5:00-7:00pm  We Love Filmmakers Cocktail Mixer, presented by SundanceTV, Rooftop Films, and Backstage

Attendance is invite only.

 

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

5:00-7:00pm  Filmmaker Social

Cocktail mixer for filmmakers and film fanatics alike.

Attendance is invite only.

 

Acura Festival Village Programming Schedule 

• Friday, January 24

  • 12:00 PM: Drusky

  • 1:00 PM: Christine Havrilla

  • 2:00 PM: Book on Tapeworm

  • 3:00 – 3:45 PM – PANEL: The Atlantic Film Talk: Worth, featuring Stanley Tucci, Amy Ryan, Tate Donovan, Sara Colangelo, Laura Benanti, Ken Feinberg and Camillle Biros with Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor in Chief, The Atlantic

  • 4:30 – 5:00 PM – PANEL:  IMDb & Spree: Featuring Director Eugene Kotlyarenko, Joe Keery, Sasheer Zamata and David Arquette

  • 5:00 PM: Kasadoom

  • 6:00 PM: Ellee Duke

  • 8:30 – 10:00 PM – Headliner: JOHNNYSWIM, supported by ELS STUDIO 3D® Premium Audio

• Saturday, January 25

  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM – PANEL: Anacrusis Presents: Ears Close to the Ground: Trends in Synch, featuring Jonathan Wellbelove (Head of Music at Apple), Lana Bui (Music Supervisor at Wild Card) and Ben Dorenfeld (Music Supervisor at Anomaly)

  • 1:00 – 2:00PM – PANEL: Palm Springs – Hosted by Wall Street Journal, featuring Andy Samberg, Camila Mendes and Cristin Milioti

  • 2:00 PM: Jake Scorr and H. Kenneth

  • 3:00 PM: Tolan Shaw

  • 4:00 PM: Day Sounds

  • 5:00 PM: SRCINA and Jung Youth

  • 9:00 – 12:00 AM – CAST PARTY (invite-only): Four Good Days, starring Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Stephen Root, and Joshua Leonard.

• Sunday, January 26

  • 12:00 – 12:45 PM – PANEL: The Atlantic Film Talk: Feels Good Man, featuring Arthur Jones, Matt Furie, and Dale Beran with Adrienne LaFrance, Executive Editor, The Atlantic

  • 1:15 – 2:00 PM – PANEL:  The New Storytelling Playbook: Hosted by Wall Street Journal

    • The rules for reaching audiences have changed—from the array of choices on the streaming platforms to what success looks like at the box office. How are writers, directors and producers creating projects that break through? From tantalizing storylines to crafting viral campaigns, join The Wall Street Journal and multi-hyphenate artist Miranda July for a conversation about what goes into making must-see stories that delight audiences.  

  • 2:00 -3:00 PM – PANEL: School Night Presents: “Maestro, An in-depth look at an artist and his craft”. Hosted by celebrated Music Supervisor + KCRW Radio Host, Chris Douridas with Special Guest Film Composer Emile Mosseri ( The Last Black Man in San Francisco, Kajillionaire, Minari)

  • 3:00 PM: Kylie Morgan

  • 4:00 PM: Chloe Filligan and Mia Grace

  • 5:00 PM: Robert Loud

  • 6:00 PM: Dad Bod School Night

  • 7:00 – 10:00 PM – SiriusXM Presents: “School Night: At Sundance” co-hosted by Chris Douridas and Josiah Lambert from SiriusXM’s XMU Ch.35

Monday, January 27

• 12:00 – 1:00 PM – PANEL: The Atlantic Film Talk: Directing Documentaries of Leading Women, featuring Nanette Burstein, Director Hilary and Lana Wilson, Director, Miss Americana

• 4:00 – 6:00 PM – CAST PARTY (invite-only): Sylvie’s Love, starring Tessa Thompson, Nmandi Asomugha, and Eva Longoria.

Tuesday, January 28

• 4:00 – 6:00 PM – DJ Donricky

Wednesday, January 29

• 4:00 – 6:00 PM – DJ Donricky

Thursday, January 30

• 2:30 – 4:00 PM – LIVESTREAM:  Power of Story – Livestream from the Eqyptian Theatre.

  Inspired by the work of the late historian Howard Zinn (A People’s History of the United States), this event brings to life, through readings and songs, the voices of rebels, dissenters, and visionaries from our past—and present. This performance features poet Staceyann Chin, Ethan Hawke (Tesla), singer-songwriter Celisse Henderson, Viggo Mortensen (Falling), Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine (Farewell Amor), singer-songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello with guitarist Christopher Bruce, and Festival juror and actor Isabella Rossellini. Anthony Arnove (co-director of The People Speak with Howard Zinn) narrates. 

• 4:00 – 6:00 PM – DJ Donricky

Friday, January 31

• 12:00 PM: The Iceman Special

• 1:00 PM: Emma Hern

• 2:00 PM: Golden Suns

• 3:00 PM: Taylor Scott Band

• 4:00 PM: Lantern By Sea

• 5:00 PM: DJ 5-D

Saturday, February 1

• 12:00 PM: Marcus Bentley

• 1:00 PM: Talibah Safiyah

• 2:00 PM: Jim and Sam

• 3:00 PM: The Solarists

• 4:00 PM: So So Topic

• 5:00 PM: Bass Physics

 

Hosted at the acclaimed Hotel Park City on Jan. 28, 2020, the Independent Filmmakers Day will feature a series of panel discussions, keynote addresses and debates on a wide range of timely topics of interest to independent filmmakers and content creators.

All panels are moderated by Corky Kessler, voted “Best Entertainment Lawyer in the United States.” Produced by Eric Vollweiler.

Register Here to Attend.

Schedule of Events:

9:00 am – Registration/Check in

9:35 am – Introduction to Independent Filmmaker Day

9:55 am – Introduction to Artists United

10:05 am – Introduction to Hayden Film Institute

10:10 am – Fireside Chat with Angela Lawson Ph.D from Northwestern Medical Group on the Topic of Challenges of Women in the context of the “Me Too” Movement.

 

10:15 am – Women in Film Panel (Discussing Current Issues Affecting Women in Film)

Featuring:

1. Carol Anne Shine – Award-winning producer who has produced over 50 titles for film and television. Highlights from her long list of credits include “Blackbird” starring Academy Award® winner Mo’Nique, I Am Legend starring Academy Award® nominee, Will Smith, the groundbreaking LOGO television series, “Noah’s Arc,” a Student Academy Award® national finalist, Waking Mele, Dirty Lies also produced by Catherine Hardwicke, and “Pastor Brown”, a critical and commercial hit on Lifetime.
2. Angela Northington – Angela most recently served as Senior Vice President, Content Acquisitions & Programming for UMC – Urban Movie Channel, a division of RLJ Entertainment, overseeing the company’s acquisitions, programming and development for the proprietary subscription VOD platform UMC (www.UMC.tv), launched by RLJE Chairman and BET founder Robert L. Johnson.
3. Nancy Puetz – Vice President of Women in Film & Television, International (WIFTI) and President of Tennessee Women in Film & Media (TWIFM). She is also the Founder/Executive Director of Franklin International Indie Film Festival (FIIFF).
4. Lilliana Kawase – Co-founder of an independent film production company Titanio Films, investor and influencer. Her last production is Kids & Glory, a Chinese co-production 55’ documentary.
5. Kym Jackson – Kym recently wrapped shooting the series regular role of Queen Neela in ABC Networks 2019 pilot ‘Triangle’ alongside Mike Vogel and Mallory Jansen. She has also played roles on American Crime Story, NCIS, This Is Us, ABC’s Ten Days in The Valley, and BET show, Rebel. Her latest feature film ‘Wishman’ recently screened at both Cannes and Toronto film festivals.

 

11:10 am – Screenplay and Beyond Panel (How to Get Your Film on the Big Screen)

Featuring:

1. Todd Hein, CPA – Senior Tax Manager at Stockman Kast Ryan +Company LLP. Todd works with clients in the entertainment industry, including film and television production, and television commercial production. He speaks frequently to film industry groups, specifically regarding the application of Internal Revenue Code Section 181 and 168.
2. Tina Treadwell – As president of Treadwell Entertainment Group, Ms Treadwell develops and manages the careers of groundbreaking talent. She also oversaw series casting for Lizzie McGuire, Even Stevens and The
   Famous Jett Jackson with director Shawn Levy (through which she helped launch the careers of Shia LaBeouf, Hillary Duff and Lee Thompson Young).
3. Honnie Korngold – Producer and founder of CineVantage Productions, a film and television Production Company. With locations in Southern California, South Georgia and Colorado, CineVantage specializes in narrative films with true story origins combined with iconic directors such as Bruce Beresford and Andy Tennant.
4. Adam Fisher – Armed with a background in production and finance, Adam runs the day-to-day operations of Complete Production Group’s West Coast office in Los Angeles where he currently serves as the companies President & Managing Partner.
5. Andrew Steel – On screen Andrew has wowed audiences in the cult hit show’s “Home & Away,” “Wonderland” and his award-winning portrayal of Batman in two seasons of the wickedly sardonic hit comedy “The Justice Lease.” Upon moving to Los Angeles Steel landed his first leading role in the nationally released US feature film “Wish Man,” now available on Netflix.

 

12:00 pm – Expert Roundtables (includes Catered Lunch)

Join interactive lunch discussions, moderated by an expert or thought leader, held at roundtables of up to 10 participants. These are freeform discussions, so bring your own challenges, questions, and ideas to talk through and get to know your fellow conference participants.

Experts include:

1. David Rubenstein – Business and Entertainment Attorney. Producer’s Consultant on Human Capital, starring Marisa Tomei, Liev Schreiber and Maya Hawke and recently premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.
2. Corky Kessler – Voted “Best Entertainment Lawyer in the United States”. Executive Producer on more than 20 films including Certifiably Jonathan starring Robin Williams and Jonathan Winters.
3. Marc Gold – An in-demand entertainment executive and producer of Fresh Cats Productions and currently oversees development, marketing, and finance for high quality independent films ranging from 500k to 15 million dollars.
4. Gil Aglaure – Gil Aglaure is the founder of Koan, an industry leader in the distribution of quality films and television programs worldwide, and Executive Producer of a number of feature films. Over the years, Koan has grown an impressive catalogue of films with casts such as Mila Kunis, Danny Glover, James Earl Jones, Christopher Reeve, Jon Heder, Denise Richards and many others.

 

1:00 pm – Pitch Competition

Your chance to pitch your idea to a panel of industry professionals – they are the people who matter. They are the ones who decide which films get made and which films get shown in cinema and on TV.

You have 2 minutes to convince the panel to read your script or fund your film. Limited Availability of only 15 Pitches. Winner receives over $20,000 in In-Kind Services for 2020.

Pitch Judges include:

1. Corky Kessler – Voted “Best Entertainment Lawyer in the United States”
2. Marc Gold – An in-demand entertainment executive and producer of Fresh Cats Productions and currently oversees development, marketing, and finance for high quality independent films ranging from 500k to 15 million dollars.
3. Josh Friedman – CEO of Crew Me Up, Inc. The first on-demand marketplace connecting the people making the movies. Gain direct access to Film Crews and Film Creators to form lasting partnerships through the Crew Me Up Network.
4. Jennifer Balliet – Jennifer served as Financial Advisor for First Line Films, via Writer/Director Coerte Voorhees (The First Line – Now on Netflix), and in production of his next film,Canyon Del Muerto.
5. Tom Hillery – Producer and writer, known for Ouija House (2018), Project Solitude (2009) and Bikini Kitchen: Best of Stormy (2011).

 

2:10 pm – Branding, Distribution, and Funding Panel (How to Market Your Film)

Featuring:

1. Ash Greyson – Digital Marketing specialist for over 65 films, including Oscar nominated Deepwater Horizon starring Mark Wahlberg and Kurt Russell, and Wonder starring Julia Roberts.
2. Tamara Bell – As Vice President of Koan, Tamara Bell oversees the acquisition and development of feature films, documentaries, series, and animation in genres ranging from sci-fi and action to romantic comedy and faith-based for an ever-growing worldwide audience.
3. Suzy Lenet – Branding Principal at Lightbulb, LLC. Formerly a Branding Director at Levy, a 2 Billion Hospitality and Catering Company in Chicago, Suzy is a branding guru with over 30 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies such as Disney, Microsoft, and ExxonMobil.
4. Dave Conlon – CFO and founding partner of EggPlant Collective and it’s group of companies. EggPlant was formed in 2001 and has two media facilities in downtown Toronto capable of handling all aspects of post production, from dailies to final deliveries. Through his extensive experience with Canadain tax credits and co-treaties, Conlon has executively produced and produced numerous projects.
5. Joe Ventura – With over 35 years of experience as a Registered Investment Advisor, Joe Ventura has helped his clients in all walks of life. His forte is helping individuals raise capital in both conventional and unconventional methods. Joe has mentored over 100 financial professionals to manage and raise capital.

3:00 pm – After-Party Sponsored by Artists United

6:00 pm – End

“We are excited to kick off 2020 by bringing Our Stories To Tell to the Sundance Film Festival. The creativity and powerful discussions this space has inspired since its inception in 2017 is truly impactful and we look forward to continuing to champion the diversity of our culture and community in all aspects of our programming both on and off screen.” said Jackie Gagne, Vice President, Multicultural Marketing at HBO.

Programming highlights during Sundance include: an exclusive dinner honoring Black Women in Hollywood with participating talent Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Robin Thede, and Lena Waithe; a dinner and conversation with the stars of Insecure to discuss the upcoming fourth season, and much more.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24

2PM – 4PM / Après Ski – Human By Orientation, HBO’s platform that celebrates all orientations and gender identities, will be hosting an après ski happy hour. Offering Sundance attendees a decidedly queer mountain-top experience, all are welcome to ease into the weekend. EXPECTED TALENT: Shangela Laquifa Wadley (We’re Here, HBO)

4PM – 6PM / Unfolding Narratives (HBO & TBS) – In partnership with Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience, we will host an intimate discussion with talent from HBO and TBS sharing their perspectives on visibility and diversity in front of and behind the scenes within the entertainment industry. EXPECTED TALENT: Suzy Nakamura (Avenue 5, HBO), Alexander Hodge (Insecure, HBO), Geraldine Viswanathan, Karan Soni (Miracle Workers: Dark Ages, TBS), Minji Chang (Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience), Kimmy Yam (moderator)

9PM – 11PM / ¡Pa’ lante! Empowering the NextGen of Storytellers – An exclusive conversation and reception celebrating the current leaders in Latinx storytelling, the new generation of voices and what comes next in partnership with Remezcla. EXPECTED TALENT: Sara Rodriguez (SVP of HBO Documentary Films), Brian Lazarte (Filmmaker, ​McMillion$, HBO), James Lee Hernandez (​Filmmaker, McMillion$, HBO), ​Manuel Betancourt (Remezcla, Moderator)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

9AM – 11AM / The Grind – Drop in, grab a cup of coffee and mingle.

12:30PM – 2:30PM / Convos & Cocktails with TNT’s Snowpiercer – Join us for a candid chat and mixer with TNT’s Snowpiercer cast moderated by April Reign. EXPECTED TALENT: Graeme Manson (Showrunner), Daveed Diggs, Lena Hall

10PM – 2AM / The Let Out – When the screenings end, The Let Out begins. Come toast to another year on Main Street.