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An Interview with New Frontier Programmer Shari Frilot
As we wrapped up our first-ever New Frontier Story Lab at the Sundance Resort in Utah, we took a few minutes to check in with 10 guests as they checked out on their way home. Our ninth interview is with Shari Frilot, senior programmer at the Sundance Film Festival and curator of the New Frontier section. Between watching hundreds of films, Shari dropped down into the lab for a couple days to see how it was evolving.
10 on #Transmedia v10: Spotlight on Yasmin Elayat
As we wrapped up our first-ever New Frontier Story Lab at the Sundance Resort in Utah, we took a few minutes to check in with 10 guests as they checked out on their way home. Our final and tenth interview is with Yasmin Elavat, co-creator of 18 Days in Egypt, one of the projects selected to participate in the lab. She currently lives in Cairo.
Seven Projects Selected for 2011 Rawi Screenwriters Lab in Jordan
Los Angeles, CA — The seven artists and projects that participated in the seventh annual Rawi Screenwriters Lab were announced today by The Royal Film Commission-Jordan and Sundance Institute. The Lab was held October 30 through November 3, with Fellows from Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria participating, as well as Creative Advisors from the U.S.
10 on #Transmedia v7: Spotlight on Cara Mertes
As we wrapped up our first-ever New Frontier Story Lab at the Sundance Resort in Utah, we took a few minutes to check in with 10 guests as they checked out on their way home. Our seventh interview is with Cara Mertes, Director of the Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program. She collaborated with Michelle Satter from the Feature Film Program to present the lab itself.
Tip of the Week: Scoring Tickets
A quick caveat for eager Festivalgoers: Sundance Ticketing favors the informed. Appropriately, a little effort goes a long way, and we’re here to help you catch every film on your wish list. The opportunity to purchase Festival Passes and Ticket Packages is quickly fading, but registration for Individual Tickets will be available beginning November 8 and purchasing is possible through the Festival.
10 on #Transmedia v3: Spotlight on Nick Fortugno
As we wrapped up our first-ever New Frontier Story Lab at the Sundance Resort in Utah, we took a few minutes to check in with 10 guests as they checked out on their way home. Our third interview is with Nick Fortugno, artist and Creative Advisor to the New Frontier Story Lab. Game Designer, Teacher and Playmatician, Nick dazzled us and became the first man in Institute history to play Xbox live in the Sundance Screening Room.
10 on #Transmedia v4: Spotlight on Chris Johnson
As we wrapped up our first-ever New Frontier Story Lab at the Sundance Resort in Utah, we took a few minutes to check in with 10 guests as they checked out on their way home. Our fourth interview is with Chris Johnson, one of the inaugural creative fellows at the New Frontier Story Lab. Johnson originated the concept of his project Question Bridge in 1996 as a video installation.
10 Questions on Transmedia with Sundance Institute’s Kristin Feeley
As we wrapped up our first-ever New Frontier Story Lab at the Sundance Resort in Utah, we took a few minutes to check in with 10 guests as they checked out on their way home. Our fifth interview is with Kristin Feeley, Associate Director of the Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program, which collaborated with the Feature Film Program to present the lab itself.
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The Scariest Horror Films to Ever Hit the Sundance Film Festival
’Tis the season for ghouls and goblins, witches and wizards, clowns and cadavers, and, of course, a Sundance Institute–approved horror flick. The Sundance Film Festival’s Midnight category (formerly known as Park City at Midnight) has been home to some of the most iconic, disturbing, and downright sinister horror films of the past few decades. Here’s the ultimate list of the scariest films to ever screen in Park City at the Sundance Film Festival.
Google’s @AaronKoblin Sees Things in His Head
Aaron Koblin loves bits and bytes and data. He thinks they’re beautiful and intriguing. He, and his large following of fans, even think data can be Art.
Nerd Alert: Ben Moskowitz Brings His Own Popcorn to #Sundance
Mozilla and Sundance Institute have something in common—it’s surprising to a lot of people to find out that they are both non-profit organizations. Their missions are unified by joint passions for independent and open-source culture.We invited Mozilla guru Ben Moskowitz to come to “The Mountain” and talk all things #transmedia with our lab fellows for the first New Frontier Story gathering at the Sundance Resort in Utah.
Sundance Institute Announces Sarah Eaton as Director of Media Relations
Los Angeles, CA – Sundance Institute today announced the appointment of Sarah Eaton to Director of Media Relations. Eaton will oversee media relations for all programs of the non-profit Institute, including the annual Sundance Film Festival. She will begin November 14, reporting to Director of External Relations Jennifer Arceneaux.
Transmedia Lessons from @LanceWeiler’s Pandemic 1.0
Lance Weiler doesn’t like to do things half-way. As a self-declared “Story-Architect for Film, TV and Games,” Weiler is considered a thought leader and pioneer in the mashup culture of #transmedia. His early influence and consultations helped shape the very structure of the Sundance New Frontier Lab itself.
Authentic Content: Susan Bonds dissects NIN’s ‘Year Zero’
“This is the natural evolution of entertainment – going beyond the screens and traditional forms to allow audiences to live and participate in more ways with immersive worlds,” Susan Bonds said simply.On Sunday, October 22, Bonds, CEO of 42 Entertainment, presented the opening keynote to the Sundance inaugural New Frontier Story Lab. 42 Entertainment creates genre defining participatory and cross-platform entertainment often described as “alternative reality games (ARGs).
From the Archives: Looking Back at When Sundance Launched the New Frontier Lab
Ed. note: This story was originally published in October 2011 when Sundance Institute held its first-ever New Frontier Story Lab.It’s been said that all the important ideas and projects in Sundance Institute’s storied 30-year history have started at picnic tables.