Blythe Danner and John Lithgow appear in “The Tomorrow Man” by Noble Jones, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The film will be screened Feb. 3 at the Grand Theatre. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Noble Jones)
While most of Sundance Film Festival will take place in Park City, those who wish to avoid the crowds and save some gas can take part in the festival from here. From lounges, to art displays, and obviously the films themselves, there’s plenty of ways to take part in Sundance without leaving Salt Lake CIty.
One of the easiest ways to be involved in Sundance is to watch winning films from festivals of years past. The Sundance website provides a full list of the top movies from recent festivals, as well as links to watch them through various streaming services. This is a great option for those who want to be involved in the independent film scene while avoiding the chaos and crowds.
Those who prefer to see their films in an actual theatre and get the full movie experience, there are multiple screening venues in Salt Lake City: the Salt Lake Community College Grand Theatre, the Tower Theatre, Broadway Centre Cinemas, the Salt Lake Library, and the Rose Wagner Center.
Tickets for Sundance films can be expensive. For those interested in the “freebies” of the festival, there’s plenty of Sundance fun to be had for those on a budget. Venues like the East Liberty Tap House and Copper Common will have live music along with “other festival happenings” according to the Sundance website.
Another free festival event in Salt Lake is the Tolerance Poster Exhibition. The exhibition, which is hosted by Salt Lake County, brings together international artists to make posters and graphics centering around the theme of tolerance and acceptance. The exhibit runs from Jan. 21 to Feb. 8 in the lobby of the Rose Wagner Theatre.
Also at the Rose Wagner Theatre is BLOCKS Truck, an exhibit that gives its visitors a chance to learn about the process of screen printing. Those who visit the truck will be able to leave with a poster-sized copy of a piece being added to the Tolerance exhibition that was created by a local Utah artist. The Event happens Jan. 26 from 4 to 9 p.m. in the east parking lot of the Rose Wagner Theatre.
Throughout the festival, many booths are likely to pop up that might not be on Sundance’s website officially. A walk around the official film screening locations can lead to exciting discoveries. Some of the best discoveries may be found just off the path of the official guides.
Gallery: Screenings at South City Campus
A still from “Maiden” by Alex Holmes, an official selection of the Spotlight program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Tracy Edwards)
Michelle Williams and Julianne Moore appear in “After The Wedding” by Bart Freundlich, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Julio Macat, ASC)
Noah Jupe appears in “Honey Boy” by Alma Har’el, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Natasha Braier)
Clara Rugaard appears in “I Am Mother” by Grant Sputore, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Ian Routledge)
A still from “APOLLO 11” by Todd Miller, an official selection of the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Neon CNN Films)
Kara Hayward and Liana Liberato appear in “To The Stars” by Martha Stephens, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Andrew Reed)
Emma Thompson appears in “Late Night” by Nisha Ganatra, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Emily Aragones)
Jenny Slate appears in The Sunlit Night by David Wnendt, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Eirik Evjen)
Peter Sarsgaard appears in “The Sound of Silence” by Michael Tyburski, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Eric Lin)
Griffin Gluck and Pete Davidson appear in “Big Time Adolescence” by Jason Orley, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)
David Oyelowo and Storm Reid appear in “Relive” by Jacob Estes, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)
A still from “Mike Wallace Is Here” by Avi Belkin, an official selection of the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by CBS News)
Jillian Bell appears in “Brittany Runs A Marathon” by Paul Downs Colaizzo, an official selection of the Shorts Programs at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Jon Pack)
Viveik Kalra, Nell Williams, and Aaron Phagura appear in “Blinded by the Light” by Gurinder Chadha, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Nick Wall)
Matthias Schoenaerts appears in “The Mustang” by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)
Maxwell Simba appears in “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by Chiwetel Ejiofor, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Ilze Kitshoff)
Rene Russo and Jake Gyllenhaal appear in “Velvet Buzzsaw” by Dan Gilroy, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Claudette Barius)
Blythe Danner and John Lithgow appear in “The Tomorrow Man” by Noble Jones, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Noble Jones)
