Saturday at Sundance Film Festival, Audible, the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling and Sundance Film Festival’s Official Audio Entertainment Partner, hosted Kerry Washington, Saoirse Ronan,Alicia Siverstone, June Squibb, David Alan Grier, Justice Smith, and more at the Variety Interview Studio, presented by Audible. They shared their insights on inspiration and creative storytelling in moments captured exclusively by Audible, including:
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Saoirse Ronan discussed her love for film adaptations including her latest project The Outrun, as well as the amount of improv that took place in the new film
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David Alan Grier talked about his close relationships with the cast and creators of his film The American Society of Magical Negroes,and dir. Kobi Libii noted how David made his initial idea for the film much stronger
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Kerry Washington, EP of Daughters, touched on her love of working between mediums and how finding different ways to convey stories helps make audiences better content consumers
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June Squibb talked about how she approached her vocal performance in her latest film Thelma
More interviews and photos to come daily, and see below for what’s still to come for festival goers…
The Audible Listening Lodge is again open to the public during Sundance Film Festival:
WHEN: Sunday, January 21
Hours of Operations: 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.
Additionally, the Audible Listening Lodge will host a second “Variety x Audible Cocktails & Conversations” panel on Sunday, January 21:
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
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.
