Thousands of people vacation in Park City, Utah each year for the Sundance Film Festival.http://www.sundance.org/festival/ This festival displays the new American films and international, independent filmmakers. The competitive sections include American, independent dramatic and documentary films. It also offers non-competitive sections such as the Sundance Online Film Festival.http://www.sundanceguide.net/basics/structure/
The Sundance Film Festival is open to everyone. There is no registration or accreditation required. There purchase of a ticket allows visitors the opportunity to see any film, access official venues or attend festival events. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, which usually opens the first week of January. Customers can also purchase tickets by calling the festival ticket line or visiting the website. Tickets are available singly or in ticket packages. Festival Passes allow visitors are another option and allow users the freedom of choosing which movies they want as late as the day of the event.http://www.sundanceguide.net/basics/attending/
Lodging
Lodging can be challenging to find as the accommodations fill up fast for the festival. Booking hotels can be done as one normally would by calling an individual hotel or looking on the Internet.http://www.sundanceguide.net/travel/hotels/
Another lodging opportunity is through the SFVG Accommodation Exchange. People who have condos in the area and are not using them post them on the exchange. Although most are condos, private homes are also available for rent.http://www.sundanceguide.net/travel/ax/
Attractions and Activities
When going on a Sundance vacation, there are other activities besides watching movies. The area has some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world.http://www.parkcityinfo.com/ Many of the resorts are located in or near Park City. Other winter activities include winter fly-fishing trips and hot-air balloon rides.http://www.parkcityinfo.com/things-to-do/winter-activities/ In addition, there is shopping, historical sites and a number cultural opportunities.http://www.parkcityinfo.com/things-to-do/arts-culture/
Sundance Film Festival 2011
The Sundance Film Festival for 2011 is set to take place from January 20-30, 2011. Scenes are shown of the Park City, Utah area. Robert Redford says that the festival was designed to be participatory and that the audience would have a role in the festival. Many of the filmmakers offer insights on their work.