Sundance Adds Dakota Johnson, Barry Jenkins and More to Beyond Film Talks Lineup

The Sundance Institute has announced the lineup for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Beyond Film Conversations, all of which are open to the public. Comprised of three series titled Power of Story, Cinema Café and The Big Conversation, Beyond Film rounds out the festival experience, providing a venue for the community to engage through artist conversations, filmmaker panels and keynote speech. public. Beyond Film will take place in person from January 19-23, with Beyond Film's offerings becoming available to audiences nationwide on the festival's online platform from January 24.

Beyond Film speakers will include talent from festival films, such as Barry Jenkins (producer, "All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt"), Dakota Johnson, Jonathan Majors ("Magazine Dreams"), Randall Park (" Shortcomings"), Ruth Reichl ("Food and Country") and Adrian Tomine ("Shortcomings"), plus compelling speakers including Dr. Orna Guralnik (Clinical Psychologist, Psychoanalyst, "Couples Therapy"), Marlee Matlin and Lisa Taddeo (author, "Ghost Lover").

More details on the lineup are below, courtesy of the festival.

POWER OF STORYPower of Story: On IntimacySunday, January 22, 3:15–4:45 p.m.Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St. A candid conversation about the meaning of intimacy and how we negotiate and protect our space, our need for closeness, and our independence. What does intimacy look like in an artistic collaboration, and how to develop the tools to communicate and navigate in a space of great proximity in a complex professional setting where intimacy is created for an audience? A group of artists reflect on their approach to the nurturing nature of intimacy in their storytelling and the importance of allowing yourself to be vulnerable. ), Dakota Johnson (actress, producer), Barry Jenkins (producer, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt) Moderated by Dr. Orna Guralnik (clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, couples therapy)

CINEMA CAFÉ Saturday, Jan. 20 through Monday, Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St. The doors are once again open to the Cinema Café, where conversational culture is reinvigorated. Our Armchair Discussion Series brings together special guests for thought-provoking encounters and fascinating dialogue. Previous Cinema Café guests have included Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Tessa Thompson, Jane Campion, Dave Grohl, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lena Dunham, Norman Lear, Kumail Nanjiani, Zazie Beetz, Saoirse Ronan, Spike Lee, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Radha Blank, Ira Glass , Hillary Rodham Clinton, Bassem Youssef, Charlie Kaufman, Ice-T, Nick Hornby, Winston Duke, Samantha Power, Steve Coogan, Roger Corman and many more. Presented by Audible

CINEMA CAFÉ: Alison O'Daniel (The Tuba Thieves), D Smith (Kokomo City) and Walé Oyéjidé (Bravo, Burkina!) Hosted by Rishi Rajani (Mille et Un)Friday, January 20, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.< /p>

CINEMA CAFÉ: Tia Lessin (The Janes), Emma Pildes (The Janes), Paula Eiselt (Under L-r), Tracy Droz Tragos (Plan C)Sunday, January 22, 11:30am-12:30pm

CINEMA CAFÉ: Fresh FacesPriya Kansara (Polite Society), Lio Mehiel (Mutt) and Rich Brian (Jamojaya)Monday January 23, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

THE BIG CONVERSATIONThe Big Conversation discusses the science, art, culture and movements that fuel the imagination of independent artists today. A compelling selection of speakers discuss topics centered around the themes of this year's program and explore broader trends in art and culture around the world. Considering how artists - through their practice and work - make sense of the world, it reminds us that it is the big conversation that connects us to big ideas.

COMPLICATED REPRESENTATION Friday, January 20, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Increased visibility for historically underrepresented people is empowering, but can also bring complex new questions and challenges. This panel will offer a chance for successful creators impacted by the current (and sometimes false or performative) focus on diversity in Hollywood to discuss the struggles, benefits, doubts and responsibilities of balancing more popular and front-running art spaces. -gardeners. Featuring: Zackary Drucker (The Stroll), Randall Park (Shortcomings), Alethea Arnaquq-Bari (Twice Colonized), Marlee Matlin (CODA) Moderated by Bird Runningwater (Executive Producer, CloudWoman Media)

Not going anywhere? ON BURNOUT & ATTENTION CRISISSaturday, January 21, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Among many issues that...