Well Sundance Film Festival 2010 is here. We had a lovely dumping of snow last night into this first day of the festival, just to give Park City that extra special wintertime atmosphere for visiting film goers. Some Parkites hate Sundance because it just is an inconvenience to them – parking issues, traffic, long lines at restaurants, etc.. Some Parkites love the festival, look forward to it every year and many will volunteer their time to help the festivities run smoothly. Regardless, Sundance 2010 is here for 10 days from January 21st through the 31st, hate it or love it. There will be 113 feature-length films from 36 countries, with 82 world premieres and 44 first-time feature filmmakers. So now what do I do?
Can I Still Get Tickets to a Sundance Film or Are They All Sold Out?
Yes, you can! Though many of the films are sold out, you can still get tickets the day of the show. You can get day of show sales first thing in the morning or get on the waitlist, see details below. Check out the 2010 Sundance online film guide to first check if the movie you want to see is sold out. If it is, find the time you want to see it and make note of where the film will be showing at that time, i.e., Egyptian Theatre, Eccles Theatre, Holiday Village Cinemas, etc. and do one of the following:
Sundance Day-of-Show Sales
Didn’t get the tickets you wanted to a sold-out screening? Come in to our Main Box Offices in Salt Lake City or Park City to get tickets to previously unavailable screenings. Each morning at 8:00 a.m., we release a limited number of tickets to that day’s screenings. Tickets for each theatre’s first screening of the day are released at 8:00 a.m. the day before. Day-of-show tickets must be purchased in-person; they are not available online.
Waitlist Ticket Sales
The waitlist has become a Sundance tradition and each year hundreds of Festival-goers see popular films without advance tickets. There’s no need to go to the Main Box Office- just go directly to the theatre of the screening you wish to attend. Arrive two hours before the scheduled screening time to pick up your waitlist number (one per person). For each theatre’s first screening of the day, waitlist numbers will be distributed one hour before the scheduled screening time. Once you have your number, you can go grab a coffee or a sandwich, but you must return no later than 30 minutes before the screening time. You’ll then line up according to number, and tickets are sold in sequential order. Waitlist tickets are $15. Only cash is accepted, so be sure to stop by the ATM before coming to the theatres.
Sundance Film Festival Parking
For those locals or visitors with their own vehicles who must drive into Park City, don’t. Most theatres and venues do not have parking. If you must drive, then try to use the public transportation as much as you can when you do arrive. Take advantage of the free shuttles and use the Park and Ride lots listed below. In addition to the regular tranist schedule, there are extra buses running just for the festival, so you won’t have to wait very long to catch one. Here is the official Sundance Shuttle Schedule Map.
The Yard (Park and Ride)
Designated parking for the Temple Theatre Express shuttle route. There is NO parking at the Temple Theatre. The Yard is a large lot and is easily accessible for patrons going to Eccles Theatre, Headquarters, Prospector, and Racquet Club; and it’s only a short walk to Holiday Village and The Yarrow. Cash fee per entry. The free Festival shuttle picks up right in front of The Yard.
China Bridge Parking Structure
The China Bridge Parking Structure is available to Festival patrons for a cash fee. It is located two blocks east of Main Street on Marsac Avenue. Perfect for a quick walk to the Egyptian Theatre, New Frontier on Main, Sundance House, and other Main Street venues. NOTE: This facility is likely to reach capacity.
Smaller Parking Lots in Park City
Monitor Drive Parking Lot
Limited free parking. Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. to midnight. All day Saturday. NO PARKING ON SUNDAY. Within walking distance to Eccles and Racquet Club theatres.
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The Number One Tip When Attending the 2010 Sundance Film Festival
Hit the slopes! The week of the Sundance Film Festival is one of the best times to make some turns on the mountain. Why? ‘Because most of the visitors in town are sitting in theatres all day long watching films, not skiing or snowboarding. Take a break from film watching, just even for a couple of hours, and you will enjoy one of the best things that Park City has to offer – snow covered mountains!
And if you want nothing to do with the crowds and star-gazing, then you can still enjoy the films by watching free online films at the Sundance Screening Room Youtube Channel. Grab some organic popcorn, green tea and view in the comfort of your own home.
So whether you decide to stay at home, brave the crowds or take advantage of the relatively empty slopes, we hope you can enjoy all that the 2010 Sundance Film Festival has to offer. This year’s slogan to embrace: “Fight Against The Establishment of the Expected. This Is the Rebirth of the Battle for Brave New Ideas.” so says Redford.
Sundance Film Festival Information
