Panavision Supports the Artistry of Independent Filmmakers at Sundance 2020
WOODLAND HILLS, CA (January 16, 2020) – With the 2020 Sundance Film Festival on the horizon, Panavision is proud to announce that its products and services are once again key contributors at one of the world’s most influential filmmaking events. Panavision and its post-production subsidiary Light Iron have played a major role in the Sundance lineup, collaborating with independent filmmakers on 30 unique projects screening or competing at this year’s festival, taking place from Jan. 23 – Feb. 2 in Salt Lake City.
The wide range of innovative and specialist services provided by Panavision and Light Iron showcase the end-to-end capabilities the companies are able to offer the creative community. Many filmmakers have relied on Panavision's extensive camera and optics packages - encompassing everything from digital and film cameras to anamorphic, spherical and specialty large-format lenses - supplemented by Light Iron's vast color grading and post-production expertise. Panavision's UK-headquartered lighting equipment company, Panalux, also serviced a film in the line-up.
The 2020 Sundance roster also demonstrates Panavision's ability to service customers and productions anywhere in the world. A broad cross-section of films and documentaries have been supported by the company's global facilities, including those in the UK, Wallonie (Belgium), Melbourne, Toronto, Vancouver, Hollywood, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago and New York.
"We've always been dedicated to supporting the creative community around the world and working with the industry's most up-and-coming independent filmmakers, which is once again reflected in the Sundance lineup," said Kim Snyder, president and CEO, Panavision. "The combination of our vast equipment portfolio, technical expertise and global footprint enables us to meet filmmakers' specific needs for any project, providing the customized workflows and tools needed to help them unleash their creative potential."
See below for a full list of all the highly anticipated productions debuting at Sundance that have been supported by Panavision, Light Iron and Panalux:
Premieres
Dream Horse (dir. Eros Lyn, DP Erik Alexander Wilson) – Camera rental and optics package, Panavision UK.
Falling (dir. Viggo Mortensen, DP Marcel Zyskind) – Camera rental, G Series lenses, Panavision Toronto.
The Glorias (dir. Julie Taymor, DP Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC) – Camera rental, H Series lenses, Panavision Atlanta.
Horse Girl (dir. Jeff Baena, DP Sean McElwee) – Dailies and DI services by Light Iron Los Angeles. Color by Ian Vertovec, Light Iron Los Angeles.
Kajillionaire (dir. Miranda July, DP Sebastian Wintero) – Camera rental, C Series lenses, Panavision Hollywood.
The Nest (dir. Sean Durkin, DP Matyas Erdely, HSC) –Lighting by Panalux UK.
Promising Young Woman (dir. Emerald Fennel, DP Benjamin Kracun) – Camera rental, G Series lenses, Panavision Hollywood.
Documentary Premieres
Assassins (dir. Ryan White, DP John Benam) – DI services by Light Iron Los Angeles. Color by Ethan Schwartz, Light Iron Los Angeles.
Disclosure: Trans Lives On Screen (dir. Sam Feder, DP Ava Benjamin Shorr) – Camera rental, T Series lenses, Panavision Hollywood.
The Dissident (dir. Bryan Fogel, DP Jake Swantko) – Camera rental, Primo 70 Series lenses, Panavision New York.
U.S. Dramatic Competition
Charm City Kings (dir. Angel Manuel Soto, DP Katelin Arizmendi) – Camera rental, PVintage lenses, Panavision New York.
Dinner in America (dir. Adam Carter Rehmeier, DP Jean-Philippe Bernier) – Camera rental and optics package, Panavision Chicago. DI services by Light Iron Los Angeles. Color by Ian Vertovec, Light Iron Los Angeles.
Farewell Amor (dir. Ekwa Msangi, DP Bruce Francis Cole) – Camera rental, Primo Prime lenses, Panavision New York.
Minari (dir. Lee Isaac Chung, DP Lachlan Milne, ACS) – Camera rental, PVintage Prime lenses, Panavision Dallas.
Palm Springs (dir. Max Barbakow, DP Quyen Tran) – Camera rental, T Series lenses, Panavision Woodland Hills. Dailies and DI services by Light Iron Los Angeles. Color by Ethan Schwartz, Light Iron Los Angeles.
Save Yourselves (dir. Alex Huston Fisher/Eleanor Wilson, DP Matt Clegg) – Camera rental, Primo 70 Series lenses, Panavision New York.
Wander Darkly (dir. Tara Miele, DP Carolina Costa, AMC) – Camera rental, PVintage lenses, Panavision Woodland Hills. DI services by Light Iron Los Angeles. Color by Nick Hasson, Light Iron Los Angeles.
Zola (dir. Janicza Bravo, DP Ari Wegner, ACS) – Camera rental and optics package, Panavision Atlanta.
U.S. Documentary Competition
Whirlybird (dir. Matt Yoka, DP Ed Herrera) – Camera rental and optics package, Panavision Woodland Hills.
World Cinema Dramatic Competition
Jumbo (dir. Zoe Wittock, DP Thomas Buelens)—Camera rental and C Series lenses, Panavision Wallonie (Belgium).
Midnight
His House (dir. Remi Weekes, DP Jo Willems, ASC, SBC) – Camera rental and optics package, Panavision UK.
The Night House (dir. David Bruckner, DP Elisha Christian) – DI services by Light Iron New York. Color by Sean Dunckley, Light Iron New York.
The Nowhere Inn (dir. Bill Benz, DP Minka Farthing-Kohl) – Camera rental, E Series lenses, Panavision Hollywood.
Relic (dir. Natalie Erika James, DP Charlie Sarroff) – Camera rental and optics package, Panavision Melbourne.
Run Sweetheart Run (dir. Shana Feste, DP Bartosz Nalazek) – Camera rental and optics package, Panavision Woodland Hills.
NEXT Competition
The Mountains Are a Dream That Call to Me (dir. Cedric Cheung-Lau, DP Jake Magee) – Camera rental and optics package, Panavision New York.
Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia – Camera rental, Primo Prime lenses, Panavision New York.
Summertime (dir. Carlos Lopez Estrada) – Camera rental, Primo Prime lenses, Panavision Woodland Hills. DI services by Light Iron Los Angeles. Color by Nick Hasson, Light Iron Los Angeles.
Kids
Come Away (dir. Brenda Chapman, DP Jules O'Loughlin, ASC, ACS) – Camera rental, G Series lenses, Panavision UK.
Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (dir. Tom McCarthy, DP Masanobu Takayanagi, ASC) – Camera rental, T Series lenses, Panavision Vancouver.