Authors — Shruti Ganguly
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“Don’t Eat the Clam Chowder on Main Street” and Nine Other Sundance Mistakes to Avoid
In 2015, there were about 2,300 dramatic features, 1,800 documentary features and around 8000 short films submitted for Sundance for a total of 184 slots (79 for features, 45 for docs, and 60 for shorts). Getting into Sundance is an achievement in itself, but then what? How do you ride that wave and make the most of the experience for your project and also for your career? We interviewed Sundance filmmakers and industry insiders and got their honest and unfiltered opinions about how to make the most of the film business’s most anticipated festival. Struggling to articulate what your film […]
by Shruti Ganguly on Jan 21, 2016 -
The Sundance Insider’s Guide to Park City Eating
During the Sundance Film Festival the Park City population goes up from 8,000 to 50,000, so how on earth does one navigate the food scene? “Open Table! Definitely make reservations in advance!” says an established film producer who chose to be anonymous. “The lines can get kinda nuts, so even go during the off hours, but remember that this isn’t like New York City where restaurants stay open late. Go early, it’s healthier for you anyway!” One thing to note is that meals are not inexpensive and even if you are sharing entrees in a group, you will often be […]
by Shruti Ganguly on Jan 21, 2016
