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Delve into the art, culture, and commerce of cinema. With the independent film world changing every day, Festival panels offer in-depth conversation, lively debate, and critical insight into a broad range of issues.

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Can’t Be Done!Ticket Purchase RequiredSaturday, January 23, 2:30 p.m., PAONE23PA

Prospector Square Theatre, Park City

So says conventional wisdom. Some problems just can’t be fixed. Poverty, public

education, global warming—they’re too entrenched to remedy. Tell that to

microfinance pioneer and Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus (Grameen Bank,

featured in To Catch a Dollar), education reformer Geoffrey Canada (Harlem

Children’s Zone, featured in WAITING FOR SUPERMAN) and environmental visionary

Lester Brown (Earth Policy Institute, featured in Climate Refugees). Pioneers of the

possible, each has implemented innovative, audacious projects to astonishing effect.

You can fix the world; here’s how . . .

The Many Faces of Anna Deavere SmithTicket Purchase RequiredThursday, January 28, 3:00 p.m., PATHR28EAEgyptian Theatre, Park City

Artist-in-residence at the Center for American Progress, Anna Deavere Smith’s unique process combines journalistic interviews with the art of interpreting those words through performance. Her recent play about health care, Let Me Down Easy, saw an extended run in New York, and her prior work in theatre (Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 and Fires in the Mirror) has garnered numerous awards. Recognized for her work in film and television (currently in Nurse Jackie), Smith has also written several books and is a professor at NYU. Join Smith in conversation as she explores our national identity.

CCCC ’’’’tttttt BBBBB DDDDDDooooneee!!!The Doctors Are in the House! A “Rethinking Distribution” Omnibus Ticket Purchase Required

Monday, January 25, 2:30 p.m., PATWO25PA

Prospector Square Theatre, Park City

IndieWIRE’s Eugene Hernandez echoed the sentiments of a battered independent community

when he asked, “Is There a Doctor in the House?” Despite weekly illustrations of constantly falling

sky, we stand at the doorstep of a new era. Here are the voices of hope, the practitioners of radical

approaches to distribution, those who enable personal filmmaking to flourish. In radical panel

format, rotating groups of industry experts, filmmakers, and strategists explore concrete visions

and case studies in this omnibus guide to rising from the ashes, indie style.

Art in America Ticket Purchase Required Thursday, January 28, 11:30 a.m., PANFO28PD

Prospector Square Theatre, Park City

Civilization and culture are inexorably linked; the impact of art reaches beyond

communicating human experiences and exploring ideas at the core of our society. Its

ability to bridge understanding, provide a vision for social change, and drive the economy

is too often lost. Join us for a lively discussion about the way to rethink the relevance of

film and art in the national dialogue. Compelled by the potential of a new era in arts policy,

what role should government play in the arts? And how can art foster permanent change

in a disposable culture?

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Start your day at Cinema Café. Each morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Filmmaker Lodge, Cinema Café revives the culture of conversation, offering audiences the opportunity to engage with Festival filmmakers and other guests in an informal dialogue about their work. If you missed the Q&A, this is your chance to hear directly from the artists.

At the Lodge is a series of daily panels hosted at the Filmmaker Lodge, a casual meeting place for filmmakers and Festivalgoers with a café and comfortable lounge.Filmmaker LodgeElks Building, 550 Main St. (second floor)Park CityFriday, January 22–Saturday, January 3010:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Open to all Festival Credential Holders and the general public as space permits. All events are held at the Filmmaker Lodge unless otherwise indicated.

The New War Stories

Monday, January 25, 1:30 p.m.The “war reporter” is almost a mythic figure with a

long lineage in print, but a new kind of war reporting is

emerging in film, mixing journalism and storytelling to

produce some extraordinary viewing experiences. Join

Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington (Restrepo),

Amir Bar-Lev (I’m Pat_____Tillman), and Mohamed

Al-Daradji (Son of Babylon) in this exploration of war

as an inspiration for a new wave of

impassioned storytelling.

The NEXT Generation: How Low Can You Go? Tuesday, January 26, 1:30 p.m.Faster than a collection agency, more powerful than a union grip, able to dodge permitting agencies in a single bound, the eight filmmakers of NEXT offer lessons in low- and no-budget ingenuity. Hear their tales from the trenches, their gusty plans for distribu-tion, and their answers to the big questions: How do you start? What’s free, and what’s not? No money, no problem…what’s the worst that can happen? No really, what’s the worst that can happen?

At the Lodge

Cinema Café

Sunday, January 24 - On Writing

Monday, January 25 - TBA

Tuesday, January 26 - On Australia

Wednesday, January 27 - On Pushing Boundaries

Thursday, January 28 - On Art and Culture

Friday, January 29 - TBA

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Arts EngineAsian CineVisionAssociation of Film Commissioners InternationalAustin Film SocietyBay Area Video CoalitionCenter for Asian American MediaCenter for Social MediaFilm Independent Filmmakers AllianceIFP - Independent Filmmaker ProjectInternational Documentary AssociationNational Alliance for Media Arts and CultureNational Association of Latino Independent ProducersNative American Public TelecommunicationsNew Day FilmsNew York Women in Film & TelevisionPBS Home Video/New MediaSan Diego Asian Film FoundationSan Francisco Film SocietySundance Institute Artist Support ProgramsTribeca Film InstituteVisual CommunicationsWomen in Film Los AngelesWomen Make Movies

Saving Democracy, One Story at a Time Wednesday, January 27, 1:30 p.m.Democratic values are under siege from every angle: from the suspension of civil liberties to the crisis in information and journalism, and our leading journal-ists and filmmakers are charting the abuses. Join our top storytellers to discuss the challenges we face as we move through the third century of the democratic experiment. With Amy Goodman (host of Democracy Now!), Alex Gibney (Casino Jack), Laura Poitras (The Oath), and Michael Ratner (President of the Center for Constitutional Rights).

Speaking Truth to Power: A Film and Social-Justice Roundtable Thursday, January 28, 1:30 p.m.The human rights and social-justice movements are gathering momentum globally, and film is part of the surge. Join Gara LaMarche, president and CEO of the Atlantic Philanthropies, for a mini–keynote address on film and social justice, followed by a roundtable discussion exploring trends in human-rights and social-justice storytelling in film today. With Rob Lemkin, Thet Sambath (Enemies of the People) and Gara LaMarche. Moderator: Karen Greenberg (executive director of NYU’s Center on Law and Security).

Meet the Documentary Funders Tuesday, January 26, 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.Sundance House Presentedby HPKimball Art Center638 Park Ave. (corner of Main St. and Heber Ave.),Park City

Roundtable information sessions with funders and broadcasters of feature-length documentaries. Participating companies include ITVS, HBO, Sundance Channel, and many others. Three 45-minute sessions; two-session maximum. Sign up begins at 9:00 a.m.

The Discovery Process Friday, January 29, 1:00 p.m.Researchers and storytellers share a passion for mysteries. They’re compelled by the puzzles of the universe, the natural world, and technological advancement. And yet, answers often come in unexpected ways from surprising places. Join us for a lively exchange between scientists and storytellers as they contemplate what it means to be compelled by seemingly impossible problems . . . for years or even decades. How do inquiring minds begin? And how do breakthroughs happen? Supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

OFF SCREEN: PANELS AT FILMMAKER LODGE

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Film Music Events

From panels to live performances, the Festival recognizes the huge role music plays in film at a variety of venues.

Film Music Events

Sundance House Presented by HP

638 Park Ave.

(corner of Main St. and Heber Ave.),

Park City

A Celebration of Music in FilmSunday, January 24, 8:00 p.m.Open to all Festival Credential Holders. Come join us for a special evening to celebrate music from composers and performers highlighted in this year’s films.

Programming will be announced in January.

Music Showcase: BMI Snowball Produced by BMIWednesday, January 27, 6:00 p.m.Open to all Festival Credential Holders.BMI invites you to an intimate evening of inspiredperformances. Please join us for a great nightof music, mingling, and spirits. Cocktails andappetizers will be served... so please arrive earlyand stay to enjoy performances by special guests.

Roundtable Discussion:Music and Film, the Creative Process Produced by BMIWednesday, January 27, 11:00 a.m.Open to all Festival Credential Holders and thegeneral public as space permits.What goes into creating a successful film score?What makes for an effective director/composerrelationship? There are answers to thesequestions and more in this inspiredroundtable discussion.

Panelists to be announced in January.

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OFF SCREEN: MUSIC CAFÉ AND FESTIVAL SPECIAL EVENTS

Sundance ASCAP Music CaféThe Sundance ASCAP Music Café is a dynamic showcase for live performances by emerging and established artists and bands. Stop in during the day to hear a range of exciting songwriters and artists from across the musical spectrum in this very unique and intimate Festival setting. Produced by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).

Friday, January 222:00 p.m. Sonos2:40 p.m. Colin Devin 3:20 p.m. John Forté4:00 p.m. Adrian Younge & The Black Dynamite Orchestra 4:40 p.m. Brendan Benson5:25 p.m. The Fray

Saturday, January 232:00 p.m. Sonos2:40 p.m. Colin Devin 3:20 p.m. Sass Jordan4:00 p.m. Adrian Younge & The Black Dynamite Orchestra 4:40 p.m. Brendan Benson5:20 p.m. Lady Antebellum

Sunday, January 242:00 p.m. 2AM Club2:40 p.m. Sass Jordan 3:20 p.m. John Forté4:00 p.m. Matt Scannell4:40 p.m. Richard Marx

Monday, January 252:00 p.m. KS Rhoades2:40 p.m. Danielia Cotton 3:20 p.m. 2AM Club4:00 p.m. Richard Marx & Matt Scannell4:55 p.m. LeAnn Rimes

Tuesday, January 262:00 p.m. Danielia Cotton2:40 p.m. KS Rhoades 3:20 p.m. The Rescues4:00 p.m. Vedera4:40 p.m. TBA

Wednesday, January 272:00 p.m. Sam & Ruby2:40 p.m. Mike Posner 3:20 p.m. The Rescues4:00 p.m. Isobel Campbell4:40 p.m. TBA

Thursday, January 281:00 p.m. Youth Speaks2:40 p.m. Joey & Rory 3:20 p.m. AM4:00 p.m. Carney4:40 p.m. Mike Posner5:20 p.m. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

Friday, January 292:00 p.m. TBA2:40 p.m. Joey & Rory 3:20 p.m. AM4:00 p.m. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

The Stanfield Gallery has curated a unique avant-garde visual art exhibition by influential musicians and Pop art icons. This showcase will include works from DEVO

keyboardist and composer Mark Mothersbaugh, Brandon Boyd of INCUBUS, Pop artist icons Steve Kaufman and Peter Max, and many more. Look for special

appearances by the artists throughout the day and at some of the Gallery’s evening events.

The Fray

Brendan BensonLeAnn Rimes John Forté

751 Main St. (Stanfield Gallery)

Friday, January 22-Friday, January 29

1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Open to all Festival Credential Holders and general

public (21 and over) as space allows. This venue has

limited capacity.