Sundance Film Festival
Event Info
The Sundance Film Festival is one of the largest independent film festivals in the United States. It is organized by the Sundance Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of bold, creative, and independent artists and audiences. Since its first edition in September 1978 in Salt Lake City, the festival has grown into one of the most celebrated and respected film festivals in the United States. It holds every January in Salt Lake City, Utah, Park City, and at the Sundance Resort.
Over 50,000 attendees, including industry insiders and the filmographic public, are treated to between 100 and 200 feature films during the festival. The week-long event usually culminates with the awards ceremony, where outstanding filmmakers are awarded prizes in up to 10 competitive categories, including documentaries and dramatic films, featuring length and short films originating in the United States or elsewhere.
Due to the pandemic, the Sundance Institute has announced that the 2021 edition of the Sundance Film Festival will include an online platform featuring seven days of premieres, events, panel discussions, workshops, artist talks, and best-in-class XR exhibitions. However, the Institute will also be working with independent cinema communities across the United States and other countries to ensure the safe hosting of in-person events.
How do you get tickets?
This will be the first time in 44 editions of the Sundance Film Festival that the event will be going virtual. Since the event is going virtual, there are different types of tickets for attendees. There are limited seats for all screenings. You can purchase a ticket or make a reservation online on the Sundance Film Festival 2021 Platform.
FAQ
Has the event been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns? If so, was it canceled for 2020, 2021, or both?
The event had converted to a virtual edition for 2021.
What is your current timeline for the event? When is it set to occur? Was it postponed or moved from its original date?
The event will take place starting on January 28th and ends on February 3rd.
If the event is still occurring, what precautions are taken to mitigate the pandemic and keep attendees safe?
The festival created a virtual event to accommodate the utmost safety conditions. The few events that won’t be online will go through a in a drive-in type of style, to adhere all health regulations.
When will tickets be made available for purchase? Where will they be sold?
The festival is taking place now, and some tickets are still available at: https://tickets.festival.sundance.org/ .
Are the tickets restricted in any way? Does the event cater to a specific segment of the population or is it for the general public? How far in advance are the tickets sold? Has the pandemic changed the way sales, refunds, or cancelations are being handled?
The tickets are not restricted, but because this is their first ever online edition - there may be obstacles to overcome technically. Though, in that case, Sundance’s team is there to assist.
If applicable, are there any recommendations for specific locations for food and lodging while people attend event?
This is now a virtual event.