Join us for Sundance Institute’s Opening Night: A Taste of Sundance

Get ready to celebrate the Sundance Institute and artists changing the face of independent cinema, while kicking off the 2023 Film Festival.

Join us to honor Luca Guadagnino, Ryan Coogler, Nikyatu Jusu, W. Kamau Bell, and others, while we gather back in Utah to eat, drink, and enjoy a memorable evening uplifting filmmakers and the incredible stories they bring to life.

A Taste of Sundance will raise crucial funds for the essential work Sundance Institute does year round — grants, mentorships, critical resources and hosting the Festival where new voices are discovered and launched — all made possible from the generosity of our donor community.

Reserve your table or seat today to help amplify independent storytellers and advance the impact of their work in the world. 

We look forward to seeing you at our 2023 Opening Night celebration at the Basin Recreation Fieldhouse on January 19 starting at 7:15 pm. The dinner and program will begin at 8:30pm.

If you plan to attend any Day One screenings, we encourage you to select a film to attend earlier or later that evening to ensure it doesn’t overlap with the start of this event. The program schedule is now available.

For any questions, please reach out to: openingnight@sundance.org