Sundance 2009

So I really don't like posting to my blog without pictures. And my camera and I haven't been in the groove lately - so I haven't been taking hardly any pictures. BUT -- I do have a new best friend that is with me 24/7 and I'm finding myself more and more happily surprised by the quality of pictures she takes ... so for this post you get pictures from my iPhone.

Today I started my volunteering at the Sundance Film Festival again. I did it last year and had a good time so I figured I'd do it again. It's only a minimum of 24 hours volunteering over 10 days and you get a free parka and all sorts of other cool perks - so I figured, why not?!

I am working this year at festival headquarters which is just a madhouse. It's located at a hotel, so most people stay there, and it's where the offices are for all the press, the filmmakers, the staff, etc, etc etc.

I got my free Kenneth Cole parka today, along with a Nalgene bottle and a free trial lipstick from Lancome. (They are all sponsors). I had my training and met my manager and the other people I'll be working with. I am trying to memorize the film guide tonight, because as an "information liasion" I will be answering peoples questions on everything from the films, how to get tickets (good luck), where to park (even MORE luck), where to grab a bite to eat, and where to hang out after hours.

I had to go through a check in line and sign/initial about fifty places and show two forms of ID to get my credentials and free movie tickets ... I have to protect those with my life as I fully intend on using all my insider's edge to get into the premier of this film:



All because he:



is the director and will for sure be at the premier. This is my #1 goal of the festival.

And free swag.

Oh, and to enjoy wonderful Park City and maybe see some cool films.

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p.s. I think my super-extended blogging hiatus is over. I think. I have some cool sewing projects I'm involved in that I want to post about soon, so keep a look out for those.

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p.p.s. If you want to follow my days at Sundance through my pictures, I'm automatically updating them to Flickr through my phone. Look at the set here.