Thursday evening at Sundance Film Festival, Audible, the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling and Sundance Film Festival’s Official Audio Entertainment Partner, welcomed filmmakers and stars including Carlos López Estrada (Blindspotting), Christophe Zajac-Denek (Sasquatch Sunset), Jazmin Jones (Seeking Mavis Beacon), Amrou Al-Kadhi (Layla), J.M. Harper (As We Speak), Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez (Sujo), David Brown (Flail), Kathryn Everett (Daughters), and more to The Audible Listening Lodge for the 2024 Filmmaker and Artist Welcome Party.
Guests, joined by Audible executives including CEO Bob Carrigan and Chief Content Officer Rachel Ghiazza, celebrated the festival’s return to Park City as they mingled with other creatives, enjoyed cocktails and relaxed around the fireplace.
Still to come @ Sundance, from Audible this year:
The Audible Listening Lodge will be open to the public during Sundance Film Festival:
WHEN: Friday, January 19 – Sunday, January 21
Hours of Operations:
Friday, January 19: 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Saturday, January 20: 12:00PM – 6:00PM
Sunday, January 21: 11:00AM – 4:00PM
WHERE: Kimball Terrace, 675 Main Street, Park City
WHAT: Stop by to relax around the fireplace and enjoy free hot and cold beverages, light bites, and s’mores (while supplies last), on the outdoor patio, featuring a heated yurt. Cozy up and listen to a selection of Audible’s of premium podcasts, audiobooks and Originals in beautifully designed listening gondolas.
The Audible Listening Lodge will also host “Variety x Audible Cocktails & Conversations” panels on Friday, January 19 and Sunday, January 21:
Friday, January 19, 5:30-8:00pm
Panel Discussion: The Art of Conversation
A dynamic conversation with Kenya Barris, the award-winning multi-hyphenate behind titles such as “Black-ish,” “You People,” “#blackAF,” “Girls Trip,” and the Founder & CEO of Khalabo Ink Society, and Audible’s Chief Content Officer Rachel Ghiazza will be led by Variety’s Brent Lang. Barris will delve into the unique creative opportunities available through audio storytelling, highlighting the multi-project development deal between Khalabo Ink Society and Audible resulting in their latest project, “DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz Podcast.”
Moderator: Brent Lang, Executive Editor for Variety
Sunday, January 21, 5:30-8:00pm
Panel Discussion: Breaking Down Genres
An exploration of the importance of creative freedom in storytelling, across different mediums of entertainment. Actors, writers, directors and producers will gather to discuss their experiences defying expectations and challenging genre norms for greater expression and innovation, opening new doors for creativity and the future of storytelling. Featuring “Rob Peace” director, writer and actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, “Parish” EP and star Giancarlo Esposito, “Winner” director, writer and producer Susanna Fogel, Audible Head of Creative Development, North America Kate Navin and author, poet, comedian & public speaker Alok Vaid-Menon.
Moderator: Angelique Jackson, Senior Entertainment Writer for Variety
In addition, listeners can explore some of the world’s most innovative and fearless storytellers on Audible with a spotlight on curated listens in the spirit of the festival, from Sundance creators, and more: https://adbl.co/audiblelistens.
