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Sundance Film Festival Story By Norah Bradford -- New York lovers of film and Industry watchers set your calendars – While there are over 2,000 annual film festivals in the world, only a handful remain truly renowned. Attendees have the opportunity to critique each film and gain insight on the latest developments in the industry. These elite festivals also provide access to financing, professional advice, and access to some of the world’s most famed celebrities and celebrations as well. Here are ten of the best to consider as destinations in the year ahead. Palm Springs Film Festival (January 3 – 14, 2019) Next year Palm Springs will celebrate the 30th year of this annual film festival. Some 135,000 attendees attend to experience the line-up of new and celebrated international features and documentaries. The event in California is known as a good place to show foreign-language movies, with a history of screening the most foreign Oscar nominees. It’s also known for...

Brody Jenner And Girlfriend, Kaitlynn Carter Joe And Nick Jonas Gabrielle Union & Nate Parker Park City, UT - TAO Park City Presented by Tequila Don Julio keeps getting better as they continued their weekend long party at The Village at the Lift on Saturday night. Once again, guests early lined up to enter the exclusive pop-up nightclub experience where celebrities and VIPs enjoyed the drinks provided by Tequila Don Julio 1942 and Moet Nectar Rose. DJ duo Brody Jenner and Devin Lucien started their DJ set at TAO Park City Presented by Tequila Don Julio off on a high note, getting the crowd pumped for an evening of electronic beats. Brody arrived with his main squeeze, Kaitlynn Carter, and after taking a few snaps on the carpet, she grabbed a girlfriend to come enjoy Brody’s set from the DJ booth. Gabrielle Union arrived at TAO Park City Presented by Tequila Don Julio in style, being one of the first to hit the carpet looking chic in a black embelli...

Cobie Smulders The ChefDance Media Lounge – sponsored by Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop - kicked off day four of the Sundance Film Festival on Monday, January 26, hosting cast interviews with Sundance films including: · "Digging for Fire" directed by Joe Swanberg, starring Jake Johnson, Brie Larsen and Rosemarie Dewitt · "Brooklyn" directed by John Crowley, starring Emory Cohen · "Call Me Lucky" starring Bobcath Goldthwait · "Advantageous" starring directed by, Jennifer Phang starring Ken Jeong, Jacqueline Kim Ron Livingston stopped by the space to watch the “Digging for Fire” cast interview, taking time aside to catch up with “Drinking Buddies” castmate Jake Johnson. Brooklyn Decker was also spotted stopping by the space and grabbing a cup of Tim Hortons coffee. The ChefDance Dinner Series – sponsored by Freixenet Spanish Cava and Anchor Distilling – returned its fourth day...

**** DINING AT SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL **** Chris Pine Robert Redford James Marsden And Chef Parind Vora The ChefDance Media Lounge welcomed day two of the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, January 24, hosting top tier-casts at the Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop and the Indiegogo Lounge, where live-streaming interviews were conducted with Sundance films including: "A Walk In The Woods" starring Robert Redford “Z For Zachariah" starring Chris Pine, Margot Robbie and Chiwetel Ejiofor “The Overnight ” starring Adam Scott, Jason Schwartzman and Judith Godreche​​ "Knock Knock" starring Keanu Reeves, with director Eli Roth. “Glassland" starring Toni Collette “The Bronze" starring Gary Cole, Melissa Rauch, Winston Rauch, Bryan Buckley, Thomas Middleditch and Haley Lu "99 Homes" Starring Michael Shannon “Animals" starring Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano ...

Kellan Lutz At Sundance Zachary Quinto With Zoe Kravitz Elyx presents TAO Nightclub at Sundance kicked off their weekend long party at The Village at the Lift in Park City tonight. The exclusive annual pop-up nightclub was filled with celebrities and VIPs such as Kellan Lutz, Zoe Kravitz, Keanu Reeves, David Arquette and more. Guests listed to the sounds of DJ Vice, drank cocktails from Elyx and refreshments from Redbull. Chris Pine, Kellan Lutz, Zoe Kravitz, Zachary Quinto, and Danny Masterson arrived together with friends and danced the night away singing along to the songs that DJ Vice played. The crowd went especially wild when Jermaine Dupri made a special cameo to join Vice in the DJ booth. James Marsden enjoyed the party with friends and David Arquette walked around and mingled with the crowd. Keanu Reeves arrived with Eli Roth, both of whom were premiering their movie, “Knock Knock” at the Sundance Film Festival. Skrillex joined the party late night a...

**** SUNDANCE WELCOMES LOUISIANA **** LOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL We hear one of the most anticipated risque events this year at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival is the "Midnight Masquerade" party! From industry insiders, its the one event at Sundance not to be missed! Those lucky enough to be on the ultra VIP guest list at swanky Park City venue OP Rockwell will experience a sultry masquerade of authentic Louisiana culture! HOT, DARK SWAMP ROCK & ROLL performed by the legendary CC Adcock (True Blood) & the Lafayette Marquis brought to you by Lafayette Entertainment Initiative (LEI). Warm up your soul with savory cuisine and scrumptious deserts prepared by the "King and Queen of Louisiana Seafood," Chefs Samantha and Cody Carrol from Sac-A-Lait restaurant in New Orleans. Top off your evening with classic cocktails from the heart of Thibodeaux, Louisiana sponsored by distilled Oryza vodka & Rouga Roux Rum. For mo...

**** SUNDANCE FASHION **** Morgan Saylor Aaron Paul Ethan Hawke Supporting his new film, Boyhood, at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, actor Ethan Hawke wears Columbia’s red Men's Powerfly Down Jacket while attending the Columbia Lounge. Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul also wore a black Men’s Horizons Pine Interchange Jacket by Columbia at the Columbia Lounge. In Columbia Sportswear’s first appearance at Sundance, the brand is keeping celebs warm on the streets of Park City with jackets, gloves and beanies. Meanwhile, Dexter actress Morgan Saylor selected Columbia’s black Women's Chelsea Station Jacket also at the Columbia Lounge yesterday. With todays cold and snow, we wish we had Columbia to wear.  Photos Courtesy Of: Rogers And Cowan 

Steve Aoki The final night of TAO at the Village at The Lift with Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial Rose and Stella Artois concluded last night. Celebrities, VIPs, and film-goers alike came in numbers once again and waited in line in order to get a feel of the exclusive pop up club in Park City. Steve Aoki arrived and immediately jumped on stage with DJ Politik and the crowd went wild as the two were spinning. Both DJs were dancing and posing as their friends snapped photos. Shailene Woodley and Shiloh Fernandez returned for their second night and enjoyed their evening on the dance floor. Geoff Stults also returned for his third night at TAO to spend time with his friends and unwind. Photo Courtesy Of: Seth Browarnik/WorldRedEye/Domain MSA  

Glenn Close At Sundance Damages star Glenn Close looked chic while out and about at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival today wearing a Women's Zenith Vista Jacket in black by Columbia. In Columbia Sportswear’s first appearance at Sundance, the brand is keeping celebs warm on the streets of Park City with jackets, gloves and beanies.

**** SUNSET AT SUNDANCE **** MJ From Shahs Of Sunset Krysten Ritter GG From Shahs Of Sunset Cheryl Hines With Molly Shannon Adrien Grenier Adrien Grenier, Brendan Meyer, Molly Shannon, Cheryl Hines, and Krysten Ritter were among the celebs that stopped by the Sabra Grab N Go Café supporting Feeding America at Village at The Lift on Sunday. Krysten and Adrien both took photos with the snowman right off the slopes and even GG and MJ from the Shahs of Sunset looked red carpet ready when taking a photo and grabbing some Sabra snacks. Photos Courtesy Of: Michael Bezjian/ Domain MSA

Michael C. Hall Supporting his new film, Cold in July, at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, Dexter star Michael C. Hall visited the Columbia Lounge on Saturday, and walked away with Columbia's Cabled Cutie Beanie and Men's Horizons Pine Interchange Jacket in black. In Columbia Sportswear’s first appearance at Sundance, the brand is keeping celebs warm on the streets of Park City with jackets, gloves and beanies.

Kendra Wilkinson Joe Manganiello And Bridget Peters True Blood heartthrob Joe Manganiello, Emile Hirsch, Kendra Wilkinson, DWTS alum Kaycee Stroh, Hannah Marks, Glee’s Cheyenne Jackson, and Dolphin Tale’s Austin Stowell were among the celebs dining at Udi’s Gluten Free Table at Sundance. Kendra enjoyed the gluten free tacos and was gushing about how her and Hank are so excited about their new arrival. They were so happy they waited four years before having another child. Joe Manganiello made it a family affair by bringing his brother and girlfriend. They loved the food so much they wanted to stop by every day they were in Sundance. Emile Hirsch was under a bit of a time crunch but picked up some gluten free cookies and muffins for the road. Breaking Bad Star Jeremiah Bitsui dined with friends and Austin Stowell and Hannah Marks also took time out of their busy press day to enjoy some tasty gluten-free cuisine. Photos Courtesy ...

**** THE M IA MI LOUNGE **** Courtney Mazza With Mario Lopez Mekhi Phifereating The Miami Lounge celebrated their second annual return to Sundance 2013 with a star-studded suite filled with live music, amazing eats, and delicious cocktails. Celebrities and VIP guests enjoyed gifting from brands such as Carlo Pazolini, Disaronno, Rudsak, Johnny Was, Sabra Hummus, Lifeway Foods, HINT Water and Udi’s Cafe. Guests enjoyed live broadcasting from Sirius XM & Rotten Tomatoes as well as a live DJ performance by Danny Masterson, also known in the industry as DJ Mom Jeans who partied it up with brother Christopher Masterson.

**** STARS ON THE SLOPES **** Jane Lynch And Family AnnaLynn McCord Descendants star Shailene Woodley, 90210 bombshell AnnaLynne McCord, Jane Lynch with her family in tow, Community’s Jim Rash, San Francisco Giant Brian Wilson, Shar Jackson, and Burning Love’s Ken Marino were among the celebrities that came out to the New Era Chalet at Village At the Lift in Park City, Utah.  Jane Lynch and her family picked up some New Era Chicago caps and beanies. “I have a peanut head," she giggled. AnnaLynne McCord looking gorgeous and relaxed in jeans and a long jacket picked up a hoodie while Jim Rash got himself a beanie. Shailene Woodley had fun with the decorative cubes as she took photos with her green cap. San Francisco Giants Brian Wilson caused quite a sensation on the streets of Park City with passerbys and fans screaming and cheering his name. He picked up a Seattle Seahawks Cap. Photos Courtesy Of:Michael Bezjian/DomainMSA