SUNDANCE  FILM  FESTIVAL:  LONDON  PROGRAMME  ANNOUNCED:  PICTUREHOUSE  CENTRAL  HOSTS  FEATURE  FILMS,  SHORT  FILMS  

AND  SPECIAL  EVENTS  FROM  2  –  5  JUNE  2016    

Festival  passes  on  sale  5  May  at  sundance.org/london;  Individual  tickets  on  sale  9  May    Picturehouse  Central,  20  April  2016  —  Sundance   Institute  and  Picturehouse  announced  today   the  programme   of   feature   films,   short   films   and   panel   discussions   for   the   Sundance   Film   Festival:  London,   taking   place   2-­‐5   June   at   new  host   venue,   Picturehouse  Central,   in   the   heart   of   the  West  End.   Festival   passes   will   be   available   at   sundance.org/london   on   Thursday   5   May   and   individual  tickets  will  be  on  sale   from  9:00  a.m.  GMT  Monday  9  May,  with  priority  booking   for  Picturehouse  members  opening  on  Friday  6  May.  Customers  can  register  for  Festival  and  VIP  Passes  from  today;  full  details  at  sundance.org/london.    The   festival   will   present   11   UK   and   International   feature   film   premieres   direct   from   this   year's  Sundance  Film  Festival   in  Park  City,  Utah,  U.S.A.,   selected  by   the  Sundance   Institute  programming  team  in  collaboration  with  Picturehouse.  Continuing  the  focus  of  the  three  previous  London  editions  on  presenting  new  work  by  emerging  and  established  independent  filmmakers,  the  2016  festival  will  also   include   a   short   film   programme   with   15   shorts,   including   a   strand   dedicated   to   UK   shorts  screened  at   the  Sundance  Film  Festival   in   January.  The   films  collectively   received  10  awards  when  they  premiered  at  the  Sundance  Film  Festival  in  Park  City,  Utah.      In   addition   to   celebrating   the   best   new   independent   films,   the   feature   film   line-­‐up   includes  “Sundance  Film  Festival:   Road   to   Stardom,”  a  programme   showcasing  notable   films  discovered  by  the   Sundance   Film   Festival   over   the   course   of   its   three-­‐decade   history   and   whose   stars   and  filmmakers   have   since   achieved   global   recognition.   Rounding   off   the   programme   are   four   special  events,   all   offering   an   exclusive   insight   into   the   filmmaking   process:   Oscar-­‐winning   producer   and  Industry   veteran   James   Schamus,  whose   feature  directorial   debut   Indignation   screens   in   the  main  film   programme,   will   discuss   the   changing   face   of   independent   film;   the   Sundance   Film   Festival  partners  with  the  BFI  to  discuss  “Diversity  as  an  Ethos”  with  panellists  including  Sundance  alumnus  Effie  Brown  (Producer  of  Dear  White  People);  and  two  further  events,  the  Short  Film  Masterclass  and  “Cutting  Through  the  Festival  Bullshit”  panel  will  offer  frank  advice  to  budding  filmmakers.    A   full   list   of   filmmakers   and   special   guests   expected   to   attend   will   be   announced   closer   to   the  festival.    Robert  Redford,  President  &  Founder  of  Sundance  Institute,  said,  "I  have  long  believed  that  the  quality  and  originality  of  the  independent  films  we  show  would  be  of  interest  to  global  audiences.  Our  Sundance  Film  Festival:  London  allows  us  to  further  help  these  new  independent  films  get  out  into  the  world,  starting  with  engaged  audiences  in  the  UK."    John   Cooper,   Director   of   the   Sundance   Film   Festival,   said,   “Independent   film   takes   a   great   step  forward  each  year,  and  it  is  our  pleasure  and  privilege  to  share  these  new  independent  films  we  love  with   London   audiences.   This   year’s   film   programme   builds   on   the   excitement   of   our   most   recent  Festival  in  Utah  and  showcases  new  talent  to  watch  as  well  as  more  established  artists  who  continue  to  take  exciting  risks  in  their  work.”  

 Clare  Binns,  Director  of  Programming  and  Acquisitions  at  Picturehouse,  adds,  “Since  the  opening  of  Picturehouse  Central  last  Summer,  we've  been  changing  the  landscape  of  London's  cinema  scene  and  we're  delighted  to  be  rounding  off  our  first  year  with  Sundance  Film  Festival:  London.  We  are  very  excited  to  be  bringing  the  best  of  this  year's  Sundance  Film  Festival  to  London  and  UK  audiences  plus  some  very  special  events  and  appearances.  I  look  forward  to  seeing  all  pass-­‐holders  on  our  super  cool  and  view-­‐tastic  Members'  Bar  balcony  between  screenings!”    More  information  will  be  available  at  sundance.org/london.  Join  the  conversation  on  social  media  with  #sundancelondon.    Sundance  Film  Festival:  London  2016  is  supported  by:  Lead  Partner  –  Sundance  Channel  Global;  Media  Partners  –  London  Evening  Standard  and  Time  Out;  Event  Partners  –  Empire,  Kickstarter,  Nowness,  Screen  International  and  Utah's  Governors  Office  of  Economic  Development;  and  Hotel  Partner  –  The  Langham,  London;  Official  Providers  -­‐  Picturehouse  Cinemas  LTD;  Supporting  Partners  -­‐  London  Short  Film  Festival,  The  British  Film  Institute  and  Sony  Experia          FEATURE  FILM  PROGRAMME  —  American  independent  narrative  and  documentary  films  that  premiered  at  the  Sundance  Film  Festival  in  Park  City,  Utah,  U.S.A.  

 

Author:  The  JT  LeRoy  Story  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Jeff  Feuerzeig)  –The  definitive  look  inside  the  mysterious  case  of  16-­‐year-­‐old  literary  sensation  JT  LeRoy  –  a  creature  so  perfect  for  his  time  that  if  he  didn’t  exist,  someone  would  have  had  to  invent  him.  Perhaps  someone  did?  The  strangest  story  about  story  ever  told.  (Documentary)      International  premiere    

 

The  Greasy  Strangler  (Director:  Jim  Hosking)  -­‐  When  Big  Ronnie  and  his  son  Brayden  meet  lone  female  tourist  Janet  on  Big  Ronnie’s  Disco  Walking  Tour—the  best  and  only  disco  walking  tour  in  the  city—a  fight  for  Janet’s  heart  erupts  between  father  and  son,  and  the  infamous  Greasy  Strangler  is  unleashed.  Principal  Cast:  Michael  St.  Michaels,  Sky  Elobar,  Elizabeth  De  Razzo,  Gil  Gex,  Jesse  Keen,  Joe  David  Walters    International  premiere    

   

Goat  (Director:  Andrew  Neel)  –  Reeling  from  a  terrifying  assault,  a  19-­‐yearold  boy  pledges  his  brother’s  fraternity  in  an  attempt  to  prove  his  manhood.  What  happens  there,  in  the  name  of  “brotherhood,”  tests  both  the  boys  and  their  relationship  in  brutal  ways.  Principal  Cast:  Nick  Jonas,  Ben  Schnetzer,  Virginia  Gardner,  Danny  Flaherty,  Austin  Lyon      UK  premiere  

   

Indignation  (Director  /  screenwriter:  James  Schamus)  –  It’s  1951,  and  among  the  new  arrivals  at  Winesburg  College  in  Ohio  are  the  son  of  a  kosher  butcher  from  New  Jersey  and  the  beautiful,  brilliant  daughter  of  a  prominent  alum.  For  a  brief  moment,  their  lives  converge  in  this  emotionally  soaring  film  based  on  the  novel  by  Philip  Roth.  Principal  Cast:  Logan  Lerman,  Sarah  Gadon,  Tracy  Letts,  Linda  Emond,  Danny  Burstein,  Ben  Rosenfield    UK  premiere  

 

 

The  Intervention  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Clea  DuVall)  –  A  weekend  getaway  for  four  couples  takes  a  sharp  turn  when  one  of  the  couples  discovers  the  entire  trip  was  orchestrated  to  host  an  intervention  on  their  marriage.  Principal  Cast:  Melanie  Lynskey,  Cobie  Smulders,  Alia  Shawkat,  Clea  DuVall,  Natasha  Lyonne,  Ben  Schwartz    Winner  of  the  U.S.  Dramatic  Special  Jury  Award  for  Individual  Performance  (Melanie  Lynskey)    International  premiere  

   

Life,  Animated  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Roger  Ross  Williams)  –  Owen  Suskind,  an  autistic  boy  who  could  not  speak  for  years,  slowly  emerged  from  his  isolation  by  immersing  himself  in  Disney  animated  movies.  Using  these  films  as  a  roadmap,  he  reconnects  with  his  loving  family  and  the  wider  world  in  this  emotional  coming-­‐of-­‐age  story.  (Documentary)    Winner  of  the  Directing  Award:  U.S.  Documentary    UK  premiere  

 

Morris  from  America  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Chad  Hartigan)  -­‐  Thirteen-­‐year-­‐old  Morris,  a  hip-­‐hop  loving  American,  moves  to  Heidelberg,  Germany,  with  his  father.  In  this  completely  foreign  land,  he  falls  in  love  with  a  local  girl,  befriends  his  German  tutor-­‐turned-­‐  confidant,  and  attempts  to  navigate  the  unique  trials  and  tribulations  of  adolescence.  Principal  Cast:  Markees  Christmas,  Craig  Robinson,  Carla  Juri,  Lina  Keller,  Jakub  Gierszał,  Levin  Henning    Won:  Waldo  Salt  Screenwriting  Award:  U.S.  Dramatic;  U.S.  Dramatic  Special  Jury  Award  for  Individual  Performance  (Craig  Robinson)    UK  premiere  

   

Other  People  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Chris  Kelly)  –  A  struggling  comedy  writer,  fresh  from  breaking  up  with  his  boyfriend,  moves  to  Sacramento  to  help  his  sick  mother.  Living  with  his  conservative  father  and  younger  sisters,  David  feels  like  a  stranger  in  his  childhood  home.  As  his  mother  worsens,  he  tries  to  convince  everyone  (including  himself)  he’s  “doing  okay.”  Principal  Cast:  Jesse  Plemons,  Molly  Shannon,  Bradley  Whitford,  Maude  Apatow,  Zach  Woods,  June  Squibb    International  premiere    

   

Tallulah  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Sian  Heder)  –  A  rootless  young  woman  takes  a  toddler  from  a  wealthy,  negligent  mother  and  passes  the  baby  off  as  her  own  in  an  effort  to  protect  her.  This  decision  connects  and  transforms  the  lives  of  three  very  different  women.  Principal  Cast:  Ellen  Page,  Allison  Janney,  Tammy  Blanchard,  Evan  Jonigkeit,  Uzo  Aduba    International  premiere  TBC  

   

Weiner  (Directors  /  screenwriters:  Josh  Kriegman,  Elyse  Steinberg)  –  With  unrestricted  access  to  Anthony  Weiner’s  New  York  City  mayoral  campaign,  this  film  reveals  the  human  story  behind  the  scenes  of  a  high-­‐profile  political  scandal  as  it  unfolds,  and  it  offers  an  unfiltered  look  at  how  much  today’s  politics  are  driven  by  an  appetite  for  spectacle.  (Documentary)    Winner  of  the  U.S.  Grand  Jury  Prize:  Documentary    European  premiere    

   

Wiener-­‐Dog  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Todd  Solondz)  –  This  film  tells  several  stories  featuring  people  who  find  their  life  inspired  or  changed  by  one  particular  dachshund,  who  seems  to  be  spreading  comfort  and  joy.  Principal  Cast:  Greta  Gerwig,  Kieran  Culkin,  Danny  DeVito,  Ellen  Burstyn,  Julie  Delpy,  Zosia  Mamet    International  premiere.  Presented  in  association  with  Time  Out.  

SHORT  FILM  PROGRAMME  —  Two  wide-­‐ranging  collections  of  short  films  that  screened  in  January  at  the  2016  Sundance  Film  Festival.    2016  Sundance  Film  Festival  Short  Film  Tour  -­‐  a  95-­‐minute  theatrical  program  of  eight  short  films  selected  from  this  year’s  Sundance  Film  Festival,  showcasing  a  wide  variety  of  story  and  style  

 

Affections  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Bridey  Elliott)  –  This  comedy  about  isolation  and  loneliness  follows  a  young  woman  who  is  adrift  and  seeking  intimacy  in  the  most  unlikely  places.    

 

Bacon  &  God’s  Wrath  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Sol  Friedman)  –  A  90-­‐year-­‐old  Jewish  woman  reflects  on  her  life  experiences  as  she  prepares  to  try  bacon  for  the  first  time.    Winner  of  the  Short  Film  Jury  Award:  Non-­‐fiction,  Presented  by  YouTube  

 

Edmond  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Nina  Gantz)  –  Edmond's  impulse  to  love  and  be  close  to  others  is  strong—maybe  too  strong.  As  he  stands  by  a  lake  contemplating  his  options,  he  reflects  on  his  defining  moments  in  search  of  the  origin  of  his  desires.    Winner  of  the  Short  Film  Jury  Award:  Animation,  Presented  by  YouTube  

 

Her  Friend  Adam  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Ben  Petrie)  –  A  boyfriend's  jealous  impulse  spirals  out  of  control  in  16  minutes  of  romantic  doom.    Winner  of  the  Short  Film  Special  Jury  Award  for  Outstanding  Performance  (Grace  Glowicki)  

 

Jungle  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Asantewaa  Prempeh)  –  The  lines  between  trust,  betrayal,  and  forgiveness  are  intertwined  for  two  Senegalese  vendors  as  they  try  to  make  a  living  on  the  streets  of  New  York  City.  

 

The  Grandfather  Drum  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Michelle  Derosier)  –  As  the  balance  of  the  world  turns  upside  down  for  the  Anishinabek  people,  the  elder  Naamowin  builds  a  healing  drum  to  save  his  grandson  and  his  people.    

 

The  Procedure  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Calvin  Lee  Reeder)  –  A  man  is  captured  and  forced  to  endure  a  strange  experiment.    Winner  of  the  Short  Film  Jury  Award:  U.S.  Fiction,  Presented  by  YouTube  

 

Thunder  Road  (Director  /  screenwriter:  Jim  Cummings)  –  Officer  Arnaud  loved  his  mom.    Winner  of  the  Short  Film  Grand  Jury  Prize,  Presented  by  YouTube  

2016  Sundance  Film  Festival  UK  Shorts  –  a  showcase  of  7  UK  shorts  that  screened  at  Sundance  Film  Festival  2016  

 

Manoman  (Director:  Simon  Cartwright)  –  When  Glen  attends  primal  scream  class,  he  releases  something  from  deep  within  that  knows  no  limits.    

 

Mining  Poems  or  Odes  (Director:  Callum  Rice)  –  Robert,  an  ex-­‐shipyard  welder  from  Govan,  Glasgow,  reflects  on  how  his  life  experiences  have  influenced  his  newfound  compulsion  to  write.    

 

Pombo  Loves  You  (Director:  Steve  Warne)  –  A  distant  father  is  forced  to  confront  a  heroic  but  troubled  past  life  as  '80s  TV  character  Pombo.    

 

Over  (Director:  Jörn  Threlfall)  –  What  has  happened  in  this  quiet  suburban  neighbourhood?  Has  there  been  a  murder,  a  hit-­‐and-­‐run,  an  accident?  The  reality  is  both  profound  and  deeply  unexpected.    

 

Territory  (Director:  Eleanor  Mortimer)  –  This  warm  and  lyrical  film  follows  a  group  of  unruly  monkeys  in  Gibraltar  and  the  people  employed  to  control  them  with  peashooters.    

 

Rate  Me  (Director:  Fyzal  Boulifa)  –  A  portrait  of  a  teenage  escort  named  Coco.    

 

Saturday  (Director:  Mike  Forshaw)  –  April  15,  1989:  A  soccer  match  changes  Liam’s  life  and  the  city  of  Liverpool  forever…  This  fictional  account  relates  how  the  Hillsborough  Stadium  disaster  —  which  claimed  the  lives  of  96  Liverpool  supporters  –  unfolded  for  a  family  in  Merseyside,  England.  

SUNDANCE  FILM  FESTIVAL:  ROAD  TO  STARDOM  –  A  programme  dedicated  to  showcasing  notable  films  discovered  by  the  Sundance  Film  Festival  that  feature  stars  and  filmmakers  who  have  since  achieved  global  recognition.  Presented  in  association  with  Empire  Magazine.    

 

Blood  Simple  (Director:  Joel  Coen,  Screenwriters:  Joel  Coen,  Ethan  Coen)  -­‐  The  Coen  Brothers  exploded  onto  the  indie  film  scene  with  this  darkly  funny  thriller  also  featuring  the  first  onscreen  performance  from  Frances  McDormand.      Winner  of  the  Grand  Jury  Prize  at  the  1985  Sundance  Film  Festival.    

 

The  Usual  Suspects  -­‐  (Director:  Bryan  Singer,  Screenwriter:  Christopher  McQuarrie)  -­‐  The  height  of  tricksy  90s  thrillers,  Bryan  Singer's  supremely  stylish  debut  features  Kevin  Spacey  in  his  break  out,  Oscar  winnning  role.  Seething  with  tension  and  twists,  the  film  remains  a  masterclass  in  non-­‐linear  editing  and  narrative  manipulation  in  its  tale  of  a  heist  gone  violently  wrong.        

 

Winter’s  Bone  (Director:  Debra  Granik,  Screenwriters:  Debra  Granik,  Anne  Rosellini)  -­‐  Debra  Granik's  intense  first  feature  stars  Jennifer  Lawrence  in  the  Oscar-­‐nominated  role  that  catapulted  her  to  stardom  as  a  Missouri  teen  determined  to  track  down  her  missing  drug  addict  father.    Winner  of  the  U.S.  Grand  Jury  Prize:  Dramatic  and  the  Waldo  Salt  Screenwriting  Award  at  the  2010  Sundance  Film  Festival.  

SPECIAL  EVENTS  -­‐  Discussions  with  renowned  guest  speakers  providing  incredible  insights  into  the  filmmaking  process.  Cutting  Through  The  Festival  Bullshit:  Sundance  Film  Festival  Meets  London  A  short  film  discussion  with  Mike  Plante  (Sundance  Film  Festival),  Philip  Ilson  (London  Short  Film  Festival  &  BFI  London  Film  Festival)  and  Katie  Metcalfe  (Nowness)  Festivals  receive  thousands  of  short  film  submissions.  Get  the  real  dirt  on  what  they  look  for,  what  kinds  of  shorts  find  mass  success  and  where  and  how.  Sundance  and  London  programmers  compare  short  films  from  each  country  and  discuss  how  filmmakers  need  to  push  boundaries  and  take  risks.  Presented  in  association  with  Nowness.  “Diversity  as  an  Ethos”  –  Panel  discussion  in  association  with  the  BFI  What  happens  when  diversity  is  built  into  the  ethos  and  decision  making  behind  film  production  and  festival  programming?  With  Sundance  Institute  and  BFI  alike  playing  a  key  role  in  the  development  of  indie  films,  what  progress  has  been  and  will  be  made  to  diversify  the  independent  filmmaking  scene  in   the   UK   and   across   the   pond?   And   what   are   the   challenges   faced   by   filmmakers   from  underrepresented   groups   in   today's   busy   indie   filmmaking   scene?   This   lively   discussion  will   gather  Sundance  Programmers,  key  players  at  the  BFI,  Sundance  Film  Festival  London  directors  Sian  Heder  (Tallulah)  and  Roger  Ross  Williams  (Life,  Animated)  and  producer  Effie  Brown  (last  year's  Dear  White  People)  who  will  explore  the  progress  made  and  still  to  be  made  in  diversifying  the  indie  filmmaking  scene  on  camera  and  behind  the  scenes.  James  Schamus  on  "the  changing  face  of  Independent  Film"  As  the  head  of  Focus  Features,  James  Schamus  was  behind  the  production  and  distribution  of  some  of  the  most  critically  acclaimed  independent  films  of  the  last  15  years  including:  Brokeback  Mountain;  Lost  in  Translation;  Atonement;  The  Pianist;  The  Constant  Gardener;  Eternal  Sunshine  of  the  Spotless  Mind;  and,  2010  Sundance  Film  Festival  hit  The  Kids  Are  All  Right.  As  his  witty  feature  directorial  debut  INDIGNATION  premieres,  the  legendary  film  producer  will  discuss  his  multi-­‐faceted  career  and  his  success  within  the  independent  film  industry.  Hosted  by  Wendy  Mitchell,  former  editor  of  Screen  International  and  now  film  programme  manager  at  British  Council.    Presented  in  association  with  Screen  International.

Short  Film  Master  Class  Recognizing  the  important  role  shorts  have  in  cinema,  storytelling,  and  culture,  Sundance  Institute  presents  the  Short  Film  Master  Class  to  help  empower  the  next  generation  of  artists.  Filmmakers  are  invited  to  participate  in  this  seminar  of  Sundance-­‐organized  panel  discussions  to  offer  first-­‐hand  insight  and  access  into  the  world  of  story  development,  production,  working  with  cast  and  crew,  and  how  to  get  the  most  out  of  making  a  short  film.    Focusing  on  narrative  short-­‐form  storytelling,  this  event  will  feature  onstage  discussions  with  filmmakers  and  a  Sundance  Short  Film  Programmer,  and  will  conclude  with  a  reception  to  network  with  fellow  local  shorts  filmmakers.    The  Short  Film  Master  Class  is  geared  toward  directors,  but  anyone  interested  in  the  short  film  world  should  attend.  Whether  you  are  starting  your  first  project  or  have  been  in  the  business  for  years,  the  advice  and  real  world  stories  will  entertain  and  educate.    ENDS.    All  Sundance  London  Press  enquiries:  Claire  Gascoyne:  Claire@clairegascoyne.com  /  +44  (0)7771  735  117  Elizabeth  Taylor:  Elizabeth.taylor@premiercomms.com  /  +44  (0)20  7292  8396  Marine  Monnier:  Marine.monnier@premiercomms.com  /  +44  (0)20  7292  6431  **Press  accreditation  is  now  open  –  please  contact  Marine  Monnier  if  you  would  like  to  request  accreditation**    Images  for  Press:  Images  for  press  are  available  via  the  Picturehouse  FTP:  assets.picturehouseentertainment.co.uk    (username:  sundancelondonftp@premiercomms.com;  password:  Sundanc3)  and  at  www.sundance.org/images.    All  photos  are  copyrighted  and  may  be  used  by  press  only  for  the  purpose  of  one-­‐time  reproduction  and  only  when  including  proper  image  credits  and/or  ‘Courtesy  of  Sundance  Institute.’  Unauthorized  use,  alteration  or  reproduction  of  logos  and  photos  is  strictly  prohibited.          

Notes  to  Editors    Ticket  information  Tickets  on-­‐sale  dates:  Thursday  5  May:  Festival  Passes  and  VIP  Passes  on  sale    Friday  6  May:  Priority  ticket  booking  (Picturehouse  Members  and  Festival  and  VIP  Passes)    Monday  9  May:  General  ticket  booking  opens  and  individual  tickets  on  sale      Individual  Ticket  Prices:  Feature  films  /  Shorts  programmes  /  Sundance  Film  Festival:  Road  to  Stardom  films:    All  individual  ticket  £15  (£12  Members)  Special  Events:  All  individual  ticket  £15  (£12  Members)*  *With  the  exception  of  Short  Film  Master  Class:    £45  (£40)    Festival  Pass  and  VIP  Pass:  Festival  Pass:  £150  *10  x  festival  ticket  credits  plus  Members’  rates  for  any  additional  festival  titles  *Priority  booking  from  Thursday  5  May  *Picturehouse  Central  Membership  (worth  £75,  valid  until  1  June  2017)  *Access  to  the  Picturehouse  Central  Members’  Bar  and  Roof  Terrace  *10%  off  food  and  drink.    VIP  Pass:  £450  *Access  to  all  film  screenings.  No  need  to  book  *No  queuing  –  walk  straight  in  *Access  to  all  parties  and  social  events  *Access  to  all  events,  panel  discussions  and  short  film  programmes  *Picturehouse  Central  Membership  (worth  £75,  valid  until  1  June  2017)  *Access  to  the  Picturehouse  Central  Members’  Bar  and  Roof  Terrace  *10%  off  food  and  drink  *Goodie  bag    Customers  can  register  for  both  passes  from  TODAY,  Wednesday  20  April,  by    emailing  sundancefilmfestlondon@picturehouses.co.uk  and  including  ‘Festival  Pass’  or  ‘VIP  Pass’  in  subject  line  as  well  as  a  contact  telephone  number.      How  To  Book  Online:  www.sundance.org/london    Telephone  –  0871  902  5755  (lines  are  open  9.00am-­‐8.30pm,  seven  days  a  week)  In  person  –  from  Picturehouse  Central  Box  Office  during  the  booking  period  On-­‐the-­‐day  -­‐  A  limited  number  of  tickets  will  be  released  on  the  day  of  each  screening  and  can  only  be  purchased  in  person  at  the  main  Box  Office  at  Picturehouse  Central.    Sundance  Institute  Founded  in  1981  by  Robert  Redford,  Sundance  Institute  is  a  nonprofit  organization  that  provides  and  preserves  the  space  for  artists  in  film,  theatre,  and  new  media  to  create  and  thrive.  The  Institute's  signature  Labs,  granting,  and  mentorship  programs,  dedicated  to  developing  new  work,  take  place  throughout  the  year  in  the  U.S.  and  internationally.  The  Sundance  Film  Festival  and  other  public  programs  connect  audiences  to  artists  in  igniting  new  ideas,  discovering  original  voices,  and  building  a  community  dedicated  to  independent  storytelling.  Sundance  Institute  has  supported  such  projects  as  Beasts  of  the  Southern  Wild,  Fruitvale  Station,  Sin  Nombre,  The  Invisible  War,  The  Square,  Dirty  

Wars,  Spring  Awakening,  A  Gentleman’s  Guide  to  Love  and  Murder  and  Fun  Home.  Join  Sundance  Institute  on  Facebook,  Instagram,  Twitter  and  YouTube.    Picturehouse  Cinemas  Formed  in  1989  to  challenge  the  multiplex  model,  Picturehouse  Cinemas  own  and  operate  3  cinemas  and  programme  a  further  42  venues  across  the  UK.  Picturehouse  Central  opened  in  June  2015  after  extensive  redevelopment  of  the  former  Cineworld  in  the  Trocadero  centre.  With  a  brand  new  entrance  on  the  corner  of  Shaftesbury  Avenue  and  Great  Windmill  Street,  Picturehouse’s  new  West  End  flagship  has  seven  screens  with  more  than  1,000  seats,  a  ground-­‐floor  café,  a  first-­‐floor  restaurant  and  a  double-­‐height  Members’  bar  on  the  second  and  third  floors  that  includes  a  roof  terrace  with  stunning  views  over  London.  With  Dolby  Atmos  sound,  35mm,  70mm  and  4k  projection,  Picturehouse  Central  is  the  best  place  to  watch  a  huge  variety  of  films,  ranging  from  quality  blockbusters  to  independent,  classic,  foreign-­‐language  and  art-­‐house  films.      For  future  partnership  opportunities  regarding  Sundance  Film  Festival:  London,  please  contact  elevenfiftyfive  at:  Richard.Williams@elevenfiftyfive.com