Sundance Film Festival 2023 | Dates, Tickets, Awards, And More

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The Sundance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival in the United States (formerly known as Utah/US film festival). If you’re not familiar with the festival details and eagerly want to be a part of it, scroll down to know everything about the festival and guide you to join it conveniently.

The Legacy Of Sundance Film Festival

Sundance Film festival takes place in January in Park City, Utah; Salt Lake City, Utah; and at the Sundance Resort, Utah. It comprises competitive sections for American & international dramas, documentaries, feature films, short films, and more. You can witness the most original storytellers and the most amazing audiences in the fest.

The festival is organized by Sundance Institute which is a non-profit organization that is working in efforts to preserve independent artists and their authentic artwork.

Where is the Sundance Film Festival 2023?

Here you can view the Sundance film festival locations for the coming years Sundance Film Festival:

Park City
Salt Lake City
Sundance Resort

Sundance Film Festival 2023 Dates

Mark down the Sundance Film Festival dates for the most awaited festival and plan the coming month accordingly.

January 19 to January 29, 2023

Check the schedule for the Sundance film festival 2023.

Sundance Film Festival Tickets For In-person Packages

You can choose the tickets for the Sundance Film Festival as per your requirements and ticket benefits. Here is the complete comparison of ticket benefits so you can make the right choice!

In-person	Festival package	Locals package	Salt Lake City Pass	Award-winners Package
Price	$750	$650	$500	$250
Validity	January 19-29, 2023	January 19-29, 2023	January 19-29, 2023	January 28-29, 2023
Tickets Allotted	10 Tickets	10 Tickets	All screenings in salt lake city	8 award-winner tickets 4/day
Award-winner screenings access	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Explorer Pass Included	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
International Access	No	No	No	No
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In-person	Ignite Package	World Cinema Package	Single Film Ticket
Price	$250	$200	$25
Validity	January 22-27, 2023	January 19-29, 2023	January 19-29, 2023
Tickets Allotted	10 Tickets	10 world cinema tickets	1 Ticket
Award-winner screenings access	No	Yes	Yes
Explorer Pass Included	Yes	No	No
International Access	No	No	No
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Sundance Film Festival Tickets For Online Packages

If you want to know the online ticket prices, here is the complete list and packages.

Online	Festival package	Award-winners Package	World Cinema Package	Explorer Pass	Single Film Ticket
Price	$300	$200	$150	$25	$20
Validity	January 24-29, 2023	January 28-29, 2023	January 24-29, 2023	January 24-29, 2023	January 24-29, 2023
Tickets Allotted	10 Tickets	8 award-winner tickets 4/day	10 world cinema tickets	Indie episodic and short film programs	1 Ticket
Award winner screenings access	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Explorer Pass Included	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
International Access	No	No	No	No	No
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Explore The Sundance Film Festival 2023 Program

New Year brings new hopes and a new wave of entertainment as well! Find every tiny detail about the program so as to not miss out on the event and know what is in store for you all this time. Here is a list of Sundance Film Festival movies and the associated competitions.

Program List For Sundance Film Festival 2023
U.S. Dramatic Competition	You get to see the first look at groundbreaking new voices in American Independent film. Collectively, 12 narrative feature films are presented in the premiere.
U.S. Documentary Competition	11 Non-fiction films are presented in the premiere which you can enjoy and also get to know more about new ideas, people, events, and more.
World Cinema Dramatic Competition	12 narrative feature films presenting emerging talents across the globe. Fresh perspectives and new styles are expected in the competition.
World Cinema Dramatic Competition	12 non-fiction feature films are presented in the competition showcasing some of the most courageous and extraordinary filmmaking.
NEXT	You can expect innovative, bold, and pure artwork at the premiere. American cinema provided the gift of films which are the amalgamation of digital technology and creativity.
Midnight	Horror flicks, chilling thrillers, wild comedies, and more.
Premieres	It presents highly anticipated films on different subjects, fiction, and non-fiction.
New Frontier	The competition is more about experimental storytelling at the crossroads of film, performance, art, and media technology.
Spotlight	It is a tribute to the films that have played throughout the world.
Kids	This is for the youngest independent film fans. It is in cooperation with Utah Film Center.
Special Screenings	Some of the most unique artworks are presented in this.
Short Film Program	Inviting the most original voices, this program is driven by innovation and experimentation.
Indie Episodic Program	This one is specially created for bold stories with an emphasis on independent perspectives and innovative storytelling.
From The Collection	Some of the best classic works of independent cinema are here and the collection now contains more than 2000 films.
Award Winners	Last and most awaited, the award announcement is going to stop the breeze for a while. Get ready for the excitement.
Get a complete program list for Sundance festival 2023

Explore Beyond The Film With Sundance Film Festival 2023

While films are the main attractions of the festival, having a deeper understanding makes your experience worthy and stays longer in the memories. During the festival, there are some shows which focus on the main idea behind all this.

Beyond The Film Program	Dates	Details
The Big Conversation(presented by Sundance Institute)	January 21 to January 24, 2023	It tackles art, science, culture, and the movements fueling imaginations of the independent artists. In the show, a selection of speakers discuss topics based on the festival and explore trends in art and culture across the globe. You get to have more ideas on how the artists impact the world through their art and practice.
Cinema Cafe(presented by Audible)	January 21 to January 24, 2023	It is a series of informal chats with special guests.
Power Of Story(presented by Sundance Institute)	January 23, 2023	It is being organized to deepen public engagement with the art of storytelling, and cinema culture, and to celebrate the artists.

Here is a List of Sundance film festival selections.

Sundance Film Festival 2023 | Awards & Prizes

Explore the complete list of awards to be presented in the festival as follows:

U.S. Grand Jury Prizes
World Cinema Grand Jury Prizes
Directing Award
Special Jury Prizes
NEXT Innovator Prize
Audience Awards
Festival Favorite Award
Sundance Institute/NHK Award
Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize
Jury Prizes and Awards in Short Filmmaking
Short Film Grand Jury Prize
Short Film Jury Award: U.S. Fiction
Short Film Jury Award: International Fiction
Short Film Jury Award: Nonfiction
Short Film Jury Award: Animation
Short Film Special Jury Awards

If you want to know about the winners of the mentioned prizes in previous years, here is a List of Sundance film festival award winners.

How To Join Sundance Film Festival 2023?

After knowing about the ticket prices and packages, have a look at the numerous ways in which you can be a part of the festival.

Festival passes: If you are a bit confused about the choice of films, then this pass gives you access to all the screenings and you can causally stride into any screening or ticketed panel discussion.

Ticket packages: It is a more affordable option to visit more screenings than to buy a festival pass.

Individual Tickets: If you already made your choice of film, an individual ticket is the best for you.

Being a film industry professional you can attend the event via an industry pass or ticket package. (limited entries are there)

Volunteering: It is also a great and affordable way to join the event.

Frequently Asked Questions | Sundance Film Festival 2023

1. What is special about the Sundance Film Festival?

It is the ultimate gathering of storytellers and audiences who seek new voices and new perspectives. It includes dramatic, documentary features, short films, and episodic content. Also, you can get to see filmmaker conversations, panel discussions, and other events.