Sundance Film Festival: 6th Annual MACRO Lodge
Lena Waithe, Ryan Coogler, Misty Copeland and more are set to appear at various events at MACRO’s annual inclusive showcase at Sundance.
The MACRO Lodge at Sundance, just like the festival, is back. With four days of exclusive screenings, panels, parties, and invitation-only special showcase, this year’s Sundance Film Festival returns with an invitation-only showcase.
The MACRO Lodge, which champions inclusion and people of color at the festival, is hosted by MACRO Founder & CEO Charles D. King (co-producer of “Judas and the Black Messiah”) and his wife, Stacey Walker King. This year’s showcase, presented by Chase Sapphire, will include appearances from huge names in entertainment, like Algee Smith, Daniel Dae Kim, Lena Waithe, Logan Browning, Meagan Good, Misty Copeland, Pinky Cole, Sanaa Lathan, Sierra Capri, and Teyana Taylor, to name a few.
Directors A.V. Rockwell, Boots Riley, Nneka Onuorah, Peter Nicks, and Ryan Coogler are also set to make appearances, with panels focusing on “The Power of Representation,” “The Future of Storytelling” and more featured in the showcase’s schedule.
Other events hosted in partnership with companies like SheaMoisture, Amazon Studios, Audible, Focus Features, Variety, AT&T, and Color Of Change are featured on the lineup as well. This year’s lineup includes Midnight MACRO (an annual late-night bash hosted at the multi-platform media giant).
For more details on MACRO Lodge and how to get invites to these events at the festival, head to www.StayMACRO.com. Below is a partial list of events:
Friday, January 20, 2023
11 am – 3:00 pm
MACRO Open House
Guests will eat, drink and vibe with MACRO’s Stacey Walker King, Charles D. King, and The MACRO team and stop by The Refresh Lounge powered by Shea Moisture.
11 am – 3:30 pm
Slutty Vegan Pop Up
Pinky Cole and Team MACRO will host a party for guests that includes vegan burgers, delicious bites, and a chat.
10:00 pm
Midnight MACRO party
MACRO’s annual late-night bash, hosted by MACRO’s Stacey Walker King and Charles D. King.
Saturday, January 21, 2023
11 am – 4 pm
Slutty Vegan Pop Up
Pinky Cole and Team MACRO will host a party for guests that includes vegan burgers, delicious bites, and a chat.
12 pm – 2 pm
“Harlem: Season 2″ Screening and Q&A with Creator Tracy Oliver and castmembers Meagan Good, Jerrie Johnson & Shoniqua Shandai. Brande Victorian, Senior Entertainment Editor at ESSENCE, moderator. Sponsored By Prime Video
An early screening of season 2 of the popular comedy series will be available to all attendees. The show’s sophomore season will pick up after last year’s finale: After blowing up her career and disrupting her love life, Camille has to figure out how to put the pieces back together; Tye considers her future; Quinn goes on a journey of self-discovery; and Angie’s career takes a promising turn.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Logan Browning talks about The Richness of Us. Moderated by Cara Sabin, CEO, Sundial Brands & General Manager, Beauty & Wellbeing NA, Unilever. Sponsored By SheaMoisture
Talk with the director/actress to discuss pivoting and bold moves in your career.
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
SheaMoisture Makers & Creators Happy Hour
Sundance hosts an annual celebration of Sundance filmmakers. An introduction to the Next Black Millionaire project, and the forthcoming docuseries with the same name.
5 pm – 7 pm
#ChangeHollywood Presents – A Toast to the Future Storytelling Sponsored By Color Of Change
Members of the nation’s largest online racial justice organization and other industry changemakers gather for small bites by Slutty Vegan and cocktails for a celebration of diversity in media. Plus, a sneak peek of what’s to come in 2023 for the organization’s initiative dedicated to eradicating racism in the film and television industry, with words from President Rashad Robinson.
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Variety Cover Party to Celebrate Julia Louis Dreyfus
An annual celebration fêting the cover of the magazine’s Sundance issue.
10:00 pm – 2 am
Multicultural House Party
MACRO will be joined by fellow festival organizers Blackhouse, IllumiNative and LatinxHouse in a celebration to celebrate community and solidarity at an offsite venue.
Sunday, January 22, 20,23
10 am – 11:30 am
“young.wild.free.” A Fireside Chat with writer/director Thembi Banks, Cast Algee Smith, Sanaa Lathan and Sierra Capri. Moderator: Valerie Complex, Associate Editor/Film writer, Deadline.
The cast and filmmakers will discuss this film’s relentless story of adolescence and independence, in which high school senior Brandon is already drowning in responsibilities when his world is turned upside down after being robbed at gunpoint by the girl of his dreams.
12 pm – 1:30 pm
The Power of Representation: Storytelling that Sparks Joy with Daniel Dae Kim and NnekaOnuorah. Latasha Gilpie, Global Head for DEIA at Amazon Studios, moderator. Sponsored By Prime Video
Conversation with creators about using authenticity to inspire and empower.
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
SheaMoisture Presents – A Conversation with Misty Copeland Moderator: Stacey Walker King Chief Brand Officer, MACRO.
The acclaimed ballerina and cultural treasure and her producing partner, Leyla Fayyaz, launch Life In Motion Productions and discuss their new venture in producing and storytelling. They will also offer a sneak peek at the production company’s upcoming film.
4 pm – 6:30 pm
The Cut with Ghetto Gastro. A Pop-Up Dining Experience. Sponsored By Audible
Co-founders Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao and Lester Walker will stop by the lodge to curate an immersive event celebrating iconic dishes that have shaped the Bronx, and preview their upcoming eight-episode Audible Original podcast, “In the Cut with Ghetto Gastro.” Premiering on February 2, the show takes a gastronomical deep dive into the dishes and cultures of the New York foodscape, exploring iconic dishes and featuring conversations with tastemakers, cultural experts and neighborhood icons.
10:00 pm
“young.wild.free.” The Afterparty.
The cast and filmmakers celebrate the Sundance premiere of the MACRO Film Studios, Confluential Films and No Label Productions film.
Monday, January 23, 2023
12pm – 1pm
“A Thousand And One.” A Conversation with Writer & Director A.V. Rockwell, Teyana Taylor, and William Catlett. Moderator Lena Waithe. Sponsored in part by Focus Features.
Focus Features film: Terry, six, is kidnapped from foster care by Ines. She believes that this is one final, necessary crime in her journey to redemption. The mother and her son decided to keep their secret and their relationship together and set out to recover their home, identity, and stability in New York City. Before the film’s 2023 theatrical debut, the writer/director, the lead actors and the producer visit the lodge to discuss it.
3:30 pm-4:00 p.m.
“Stephen Curry: Underrated.” A Conversation with Director Peter Nicks and Producers Ryan Coogler and Erick Peyton. Moderated by Sheila Matthews, Culture Host/Writer, ESPN’S Andscape. Presented by Apple and the A24.
The documentary tells the story of how an NBA star has grown to be one of the most influential, dynamic and charismatic players in basketball history. Before the world premiere at Sundance, the director and producers discuss the film.
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Mutt. The Premiere Party. Sponsored by AT&T Presents: Untold Stories and GLAAD.
The cast and filmmakers celebrate the Sundance premiere of writer/director Vuk Lungulov-Klotz’s debut feature film.
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