Sundance-- a Festival Virgin's Guide: Surviving And Thriving at America's Most Important Film Festival.

by Benjamin Craig, Lee Tatham (Illustrator)

Independent film at 7,500 feet! January in Utah - for 10 days, the normally sleepy mountain resort of Park City becomes the focus of the movie world as 40,000 people descent on the town to sample the year s finest independent films, do a little business, and partake in all that is the Sundance Film Festival. "Sundance - A Festival Virgin's Guide" is the essential handbook for filmmakers, film industry professionals, and film-fans looking to attend the festival. Demystifying the event and providing practical advice for attending, Sundance - A Festival Virgin's Guide is about helping you make the most of your visit to Park City and America s most important film festival. Features THE CITY - getting there, getting around, places to stay, places to eat, and more; THE FESTIVAL - its history, structure, how to attend and all about the screenings; THE BIZ - an overview of the business side of the festival, for filmmakers looking to attend Sundance for networking or with a project in tow; THE LOWDOWN - a series of interviews with Sundance veterans, offering their advice and tips; FIVE APPENDICES containing a wealth of additional information. Sundance - A Festival Virgin's Guide has been developed with the assistance of the Sundance Institute.

204 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2004