The world-famous and highly influential Sundance Film Festival erupted to a lively opening weekend in 2018. Park City’s streets were packed with fans and filmmakers making their way from location to location, and locals were also out and about in droves to take their chances with some celebrity encounters or watching from their porches as the neighborhood exploded with activity. Whether you were attending screenings, peeking into a party or just visiting the shops on Main Street, everyone was prepared with snow boots, warm clothing and plenty of patience with the traffic.
The indie-rooted film event continues to evolve, and while this year’s lineup includes many lower-budget features and documentaries, it also includes high-profile premieres such as the highly anticipated Mandy with Nicolas Cage, Wild Life with Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan, Blaze with director Ethan Hawke, and more.
Each year, the Sundance Film Festival pushes itself to celebrate the range of content being created worldwide, hosted in an efficient and high-energy yet cozy mountain setting.
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Actor Peter Dinklage during the film release event for the movie “I think We’re Alone Now”. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Actor and director Ethan Hawke taking questions during interviews for the release of his film “Blaze” during Sundance Film Festival 2018. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Actress Alia Shawkat poses for photos during the red carpet release of the film “Blaze” during Sundance Film Festival. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Actress Elle Fanning posing for photos during the red carpet release of the film “I think We’re Alone Now”. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Josh Hamilton, actor in the film “Blaze” being released during Sundance Film Festival 2018. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Lewis Black, Executive Producer for the film “Blaze” during the release of the piece at Sundance Film Festival. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Director Ethan Hawke and actor David Kallaway pose for photos during the red carpet release of “Blaze”. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
The Sundance Film Festival venue the Egyption Theater on the Historic Main Street in Park City Utah. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Cast and crew of the film “Blaze” premiering at the Sundance Film Festival. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Actress Zoe Kazan poses for photos during the red carpet release to the film “Wild Life”. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Actor Ritchie Montgomery is very excited for the release of the film “Blaze” during the Sundance Film Festival. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Star of the movie ‘Colette’ Keira Knightley poses for photos during the release celebration. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Ethan Hawke, director of the film “Blaze” posing with actress Alynda Lee Segarra and star Alia Shawkat. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Cast and crew of the film “Mandy” celebrate the premiere of the film during Sundance 2018. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Cast and Crew of the film “Wild Life” celebrating at the red carpet event for the premiere of the picture. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
‘Colett’ star Dominic West at the premiere for the film. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal star of “Wild Life” posing for photographs at the red carpet premiere event. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Director Paul Dano and Actress Zoe Kazan at the premiere for “Wild Life”. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Paul Dano, director of the film “Wild Life” at the premiere for the film at the Eccles Theater. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Actor Peter Dinklage at the premiere of the film “I think We’re alone Now”. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Mike Makowsky, Screenwriter for “I think We’re Alone Now” on the red carpet for the film’s premiere. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Lucky enough to get the only HEATED BENCH at the Sundance Film Festival, locals Katie Jo and Junior take in the crowds with an adult beverage. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Jenna Strom and Christian Wheeler, keeping the parking flowing and keeping people safe. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Kiera Layne and friend Selina Salmenlinna visiting from Finland visiting some shops on Main Street in Park City during Sundance 2018.
Marisabele, Roberto, OJ and Itzel, a local family out on the town and taking in the hustle and bustle. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Hannah Rutherford and Mac Reed just chilling (ha!) in the cold on Main Street during Sundance 2018. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Out of State Filmmakers Ron Najor, Missy Laney and Mayaran Tirucheivam are enjoying the Sundance Festival.
Park City locals Bryce, Sean, Jeff and Jill Kopish, taking a stroll on the Historic Main Street during the Sundane Film Festival. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
