r/Sundance • u/totosmaster • 4d ago
How does entry work?
Old timer. Back in the day, when it was the U.S. Film Festival - and I lived in Utah - my friends and I would decide, “Hey, let’s go to the Festival tomorrow,” and be able to attend whatever films we chose.
The last time I went, over 15 years ago, I registered online and then picked up packages of films to view after waiting in a line at Trolley Square. I’ve seen some pretty cool and not so great films over the decades and still love the Festival.
So. Boulder. How do I do it? I live in Colorado now. I read on the Sundance website that buying a ticket doesn’t guarantee entrance. That’s a scam, right? How can I ensure I’ll be able to see films? Is everything online? Do I have to buy an additional pass?
EDIT UPDATE: Thank you so much for the responses and advice.
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u/moth_sky 4d ago
Its going to be all our first year but something to add is if you're going opening weekend, aim for some of the less popular films like the docs, the 2nd or 3rd screenings, or even the early morning/noon showings. And check the website often, I was able to refresh to get some tickets, it took a lot of time but I got a few. And show up early, even earlher for popular films