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Sundance Institute at Sundown Presented by Acura

Ticketed – The Sundance Institute is returning to LA for another summer rendezvous. You know, the kind where we bring one of our favorite films from the Sundance Film Festival for its LA debut. This year’s pick is the breakout hit Sorry to Bother You, and as part of the celebration, we’re also giving major kudos—aka the Sundance Institute Vanguard Award presented by Acura—to the film’s standout director, Boots Riley.

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Sundance Next Fest: A Weekend of Movies, Music and Mischief in LA With Your Best Friends From Utah

This weekend, The Sundance Institute brought a bite-sized portion of their flagship festival for the fifth year with Sundance Next Fest. Acting as an extended limb of sorts for the “Next” category in Utah’s premiere festival, the weekend showcased a wide array of upcoming visionary talent. From Janicsza Bravo’s Brett Gelman vehicle Lemon, to Marvin Lemus’ episodic tribute to Boyle Heights in Genti-Fied. That wasn’t all the fest offered, as

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Reservoir Dogs 25th Anniversary Screening Presented on 35mm

Ticketed – Kick off NEXT FEST with a special 25th anniversary screening of Reservoir Dogs on 35mm print and join us in presenting @Quentin Tarantino with Sundance Institute’s Vanguard Leadership Award, honoring his distinguished career in filmmaking and advocacy of independent voices. Once the sun sets on Reservoir Dogs, take the festival outside for the After Dark opening night party presented by Acura to enjoy music, drinks, food, games, and

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Sundance Institute NIGHT BEFORE NEXT Benefit | Nate Parker, Michael B. Jordan, Bryce Dallas Howard & More
Sundance Institute NIGHT BEFORE NEXT Benefit | Nate Parker, Michael B. Jordan, Bryce Dallas Howard & More
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Sundance Institute NIGHT BEFORE NEXT Benefit | Nate Parker, Michael B. Jordan, Bryce Dallas Howard & More
Sundance Institute NIGHT BEFORE NEXT Benefit | Nate Parker, Michael B. Jordan, Bryce Dallas Howard & More
Sundance Institute NIGHT BEFORE NEXT Benefit | Nate Parker, Michael B. Jordan, Bryce Dallas Howard & More

Sundance Institute Night Before Next Benefit Kickoff with Nate Parker, Michael B. Jordan, Bryce Dallas Howard & More

On Thursday August 11th, Sundance Institute celebrated the Night Before Next benefit presented by Acura at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The event honored Nate Parker for The Birth of a Nation with the Institute’s annual Vanguard Award presented to him by actor and Sundance alum Michael B. Jordan. During the event, Nate Parker and The Birth of a Nation team announced the Sundance Institute:The Birth

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The PopUp Dinner Los Angeles Presented By Acura

Ticketed – The PopUp Dinner brings both this image and idea to life. A flash dinner picnic at a location only revealed moments before the start time, The PopUp Dinner combines excitement with elegance with a special DJ set by Jason Bentley. Tables and chairs are provided, while guests are invited to bring a picnic for your friends and something to share for new friends. In accordance with the simplicity

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