This month, the 10-day celebrity-studded, independent Sundance Film Festival (Jan 18-28) commences in Park City, Utah. A magical spot for movie fans and adventure lovers alike, below is our essential checklist for this winter cinematic playground featuring Francis Ford Coppola Winery wines. Meet Us At Sundance: Feast and Sip: Looking for a glass of Coppola wine with your meal? Below, your best bets around town. Plan Your Trip: Four Insider Tips Early Bird Catches The Worm Skip the Car, Take the Free Shuttle Check out the latest technology Don’t Forget To Hit the Slopes If you can’t make it… Don’t worry; we have plenty of options to live the movie magic. Want the best seats in the house? Tune into TheCoppolaClub.com to watch the five finalist videos from the Francis Coppola Director’s Short Film Competition (the winner will be announced in a special ceremony at Sundance on Friday night). We’ll also be posting photos, videos and other updates from the festival. And, of course, you’re invited to follow our Sundance adventure us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Like all good plans, figure out what movies you want to see and don’t forget the lesser-known titles. While the party set is sleeping, attend early morning premieres.
There’s no need to rent a car, opt for the fastest and most economical way aboard the free Sundance shuttle, which moves in between venues.
Tech-lovers can’t miss the New Frontier (open to credential holders) and showcasing a new slate of VR, MR and AI including a 40-seat mobile VR cinema, bar and café.
Sure, you are here to see movies but remember, Park City has some of the best skiing and snowboarding around. For easy access, Park City Mountain Resort hosts a run ending in town, giving you access to slopes, screens and people-watching.