2023 Film Festival in Park City: Highlights & Events

 

One of the film industry’s biggest occasions each year is the Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Industry professionals, celebrities, and film buffs flock to the wintery event for 10 full days of appreciating the best independent film releases. With glamorous industry parties and A-list guest lists, the small town is transformed into a playground for Hollywood. The focus of the festival may be the films, but the party culture is a huge draw as dozens of celebrations go on throughout the week sponsored by big brands and industry players. Get the low down on some of the city’s biggest events where attendees will gather to mix and mingle in the snow.

Check back each week as we continue to update our list with new information on all the best parties as soon as they’re announced. Latest update 1/19/23.

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Whether you have a Festival Pass to attend screenings as you please, or individual tickets for anticipated favorites, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the entertaining week. After receiving over 15,000 entries, 118 independent films were chosen to be a part of the legendary festival. In addition to attending premieres, festival goers will enjoy their time through visiting industry panels and mingling with the cinema-loving crowd. With categories like Midnight, late night screenings of burgeoning cult favorites, or New Frontier, films that challenge the boundaries of modern cinema, you’re sure to get a sneak peek of what’s hot in the industry with the variety of films being shown throughout the week.

The cool crowd always draws some cool parties, and this year is no exception. The weather might be cold, but the lounges and dance floors are hot. Whether you’re looking to discuss the day’s viewings with your fellow film-enjoyers, or rub shoulders with Hollywood elites, you can’t go wrong with one of the hottest parties in Park City during the Film Festival 2023.

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Please Note: Access to the event is at the discretion of the organizer and submitting a request does not guarantee access. Zocha Group will review your request and contact you with more information if we are able to accommodate.

To be considered for access, please only send one request inquiry per person, noting the events you are interested in attending. Please do not use the “auto-fill” feature and ensure you have entered the name of the event or your request will be invalid. Event invitations are not for sale. Only events with dates listed have been confirmed for 2023. To be further considered for access, please follow @zochagroup on Instagram.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH & SATURDAY, JANUARY 21ST

Anyone who has attended TAO nightclubs in Las Vegas or New York City will know what to expect at this exclusive pop-up: bright lights, tasty drinks, and one infectious vibe. Mingle with a star-studded crowd to the beat of hot tracks spun by world-class DJs. Keep an eye out for special surprises throughout the weekend, partygoers in past years have been treated to guest performances from artists like Pharrell, Nas and Kaskade.

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Please Note: Access to the event is at the discretion of the organizer and submitting a request does not guarantee access. Zocha Group will review your request and contact you with more information if we are able to accommodate.

To be considered for access, please only send one request inquiry per person, noting the events you are interested in attending. Please do not use the “auto-fill” feature and ensure you have entered the name of the event or your request will be invalid. Event invitations are not for sale. Only events with dates listed have been confirmed for 2023. To be further considered for access, please follow @zochagroup on Instagram.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH – SUNDAY, JANUARY 22ND

The official hard seltzer is promising to bring ski vibes in spades, with cozy lounges, custom beanies, and of course, White Claw. Enjoy the vibrant venue to the fullest, sampling small bites and hitting up a host of photo-ops in front of aesthetic mountain murals. Crack open a cold one and take in one of the festival’s most exciting parties.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH – MONDAY, JANUARY 23RD

The MACRO Lounge comes back each year to host panels and events highlighting up-and-comers in the film industry, an exciting blast of culture from some of the industry’s top talent. In past years, guests like Ava Duvernay, Michael B. Jordan and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have attended the Lounge’s exciting events. The annual invitation-only Midnight Macro Party also occurs each Saturday for a late night destination for guests to party.

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Please Note: Access to the event is at the discretion of the organizer and submitting a request does not guarantee access. Zocha Group will review your request and contact you with more information if we are able to accommodate.

To be considered for access, please only send one request inquiry per person, noting the events you are interested in attending. Please do not use the “auto-fill” feature and ensure you have entered the name of the event or your request will be invalid. Event invitations are not for sale. Only events with dates listed have been confirmed for 2023. To be further considered for access, please follow @zochagroup on Instagram.

This sultry lounge will be hosting premiere parties with complimentary refreshments and brand activations for festival-goers to enjoy. That is, when they aren’t hosting behind the scenes panels, a live watercolor artist, and a special performance by the legendary Anderson .Paak. With a number of premium perks for Sapphire preferred card members, it’s shaping up to be one of the festival’s hottest venues. 

For the first weekend, Sommsation will be holding exclusive wine tastings led by a team of expert sommeliers. Held from 2 to 6pm, this unique event makes the perfect pregame for your evening of excitement.

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NOTE: DIRECTV LODGE WILL NOT BE RETURNING FOR 2023.

A recurring sponsor for the festival, AT&T joins with DIRECTV each year to create a lively space for actors, tastemakers, and industry folk to mix and mingle. The lodge hosts a number of lunches, panels, and dinners for attendees making it a staple in the week’s events.

NOTE: STELLAS FILM LOUNGE WILL NOT BE RETURNING FOR 2023.

Belgian beer brand Stella Artois hosts a lounge space each year on Main Street, bringing together filmmakers and stars who are making innovative moves in the industry. The Stella Artois Film Finishing Fund grant has been presented to its recipients in past years along with Women in Film at this exciting venue.

NOTE: LYFT LOUNGE WILL NOT BE RETURNING FOR 2023.

As one of the official rideshare sponsors in the past, Lyft has had a lofty presence in the festival through providing rides for attendees alongside hosting a two-story lounge open to the public. With a photo booth and hot chocolate bar, it’s a go-to stop for film lovers taking a break between films. By night, the venue hosts a variety of events, dinners and cocktail parties.

NOTE: CANONS RAISE YOUR GLASS PARTY WILL NOT BE RETURNING FOR 2023.

With Canon cameras being a primary choice of equipment for filmmakers, their annual Creative Studio pays tribute to filmmakers’ artistry with a pop-up that features interactive displays, snacks and wifi, along with an invite-only Raise Your Glass cocktail party.

NOTE: SALESFORCE MUSIC LODGE WILL NOT BE RETURNING FOR 2023.

One of the most star-studded locales during the festival is the Salesforce Music Lodge, originally created as a lounge for actors and musicians to take the stage and perform for their peers. A-listers like Anne Hathaway, Jake Gyllenhaal, Taylor Swift and Ben Stiller have been on the guest list to enjoy the lounge throughout the weekend. A hosted bar from Heineken and brand product displays have been featured along with media partners doing live interviews with actors and filmmakers.

NOTE: BOOTSY BELLOWS WILL NOT BE RETURNING FOR 2023.

In past years, David Arquette has joined his two business ventures together for a celebration on Saturday night. His documentary film and TV company XTR has been honored during a pop-up party hosted by Bootsy Bellows, Arquette’s nightclub with locations in Los Angeles and Aspen. The pop-up has taken place at Lateral at Warner Music Lodge–a trendy underground spot adjacent to the venue, alongside sponsors AT&T and Cazadores Tequila.

NOTE: KIA TELLURIDE WILL NOT BE RETURNING FOR 2023.

Nearby in Telluride, The Kia Supper Suite has had events throughout the weekend honoring a variety of featured films. The Creative Coalition Dinner has seen guests like Olivia Munn and Brad Paisley. The suite will also have cocktail parties for the casts of a range of critically-acclaimed films.