Party With Celebrities at Sundance

If you are a celebrity seeker or just a crazy movie fan, Sundance Film Festival is the place to be in January.  Park City is a small town and celebrities flock to this city like. The Sundance Film Festival prides itself on the intimacy of the “film” experience, but we know better. Celebrity watching and party crashing at Sundance are two of the main social activities of the event.  The only question is, how can someone with no celebrity connections get in on all the action?  Well, Viscape did some research (mostly interviewed past party crashers who wish to remain anonymous) and here are some simple steps to “enhance” your Sundance experience!

You can Hang Too – Sundance Celebs, Joseph Fiennes, Winona Ryder and Wilmer Valderrama

Viscape Tip # 1

Attend film premieres and look for celebrities. Premieres are the place where all the stars go to see the Festival’s films. The premieres take place throughout the festival and Independent Feature Film Premieres are attended by the highest profile celebrities.

Viscape Tip #2

Frequent the trendy restaurants. Sundance has many great places to eat and everyone needs to eat! Most often, celebs dine at the more upscale places but don’t discount the local diners and dives – nostalgia (burgers, hot cocoa, and milkshakes) goes along way.

Viscape Tip #3

VOLUNTEER at the Sundance Festival.  This is sure to get a ringside seat next to a visiting movie star. According to the Sundance folks, a wide variety of volunteer positions are available (WARNING: volunteers have to endure long hours and difficult weather conditions).

Viscape Tip #4

Dig deep into your piggy bank and spring for a “Festival Pass.”  The pass allows visitors to pick and choose from nearly all Sundance events. BUT, for you perpetually late people (who are notorious for sleeping in and missing  flights), be sure to arrive an hour early for the more talked about events…Yes, Dan – we are talking to you here (inside joke)!

Viscape Tip #5

Bring your Flip Camera and pose as a video blogger at Panel Discussions.  Panels are held all throughout the Festival and most have celebrity panelists. The discussions can be lively and many celebrities will sit in the audience of the more high profile or controversial panels (just keep your mouth shut – rumor has it that if you overstep with crazy questions you could run the risk of losing your “Festival Pass”).

Do you know anymore Sundance celeb sighting tips?  Share them with the Viscape community and get your party on!

Sundance Regulars, Jane Krakowski and Evan Rachel Wood