Fly Away to a Film Festival

Film festivals appeal to movie buffs, movie fans, and movie makers and luckily enough there are several festivals throughout the country that cater to the needs of these people.

Film festivals are often in some of the country’s most exciting cities and are just a short ride away on a private jet. So whether you’re into movies or not, going to a film festival is the perfect opportunity to spend a few days watching movies that might be the next big thing, hobnob with celebrities, and explore exciting locations.

When most people hear the phrase “film festival” it’s only natural to think of one of the biggest film festivals ever: the Sundance Film Festival.

This festival occurs annually in January in Park City, Utah. It attracts actors, actresses, directors, producers, and everyone in between. It’s the festival where novice filmmakers hope to showcase their debuts and where movie-lovers want to go to see the next big thing.

Getting tickets to the events can be tricky, but even without tickets the entire week is something to experience in Park City and there’s always the opportunity to ski at one of the most premier resorts in the country.

Getting to Park City is easy with its proximity to Salt Lake City International Airport which is about a half an hour away from the Sundance Film Festival. Lodging is available in the many ski resorts in the area or hotels.

From Jan. 20-30 several films will be viewed in a variety of theaters in and around Park City. Some of the films getting the biggest buzz include:

FILM SYNOPSIS SHOWING

BEING ELMO A Puppeteer’s Journey This documentary details the life of the man behind Elmo – Kevin Clash. It features archival Sesame Street footage and information on Jim Henson’s Muppets. Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. at the Temple Theater in Park City

Jan. 24 at 10:30 p.m. at the Broadway Centre Cinemas IV in Salt Lake City

Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Library Center Theater in Park City

Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. at the Temple Theater in Park City

Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. at the Redstone Cinemas 8 in Park City

REAGAN This documentary by Eugene Jarecki uses interviews and research to show Ronald Reagan’s life and political career and how it shaped the world today. Jan. 23 at 2:15 p.m. at the Library Center Theater in Park City

Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Redstone Cinemas 7 in Park City

Jan. 26 at 9 p.m. in the Screening Room at the Sundance Resort

Jan. 27 at 9:30 p.m. at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City

Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Prospect Square Theater in Park City

MY IDIOT BROTHER Paul Rudd stars in this film about a guy who looks for the good in everything but finds himself constantly at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to situations in his own life. Jan. 22 at 6:15 p.m. in the Eccles Theater in Park City

Jan. 23 at 9 a.m. in the Eccles Theater in Park City

Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Peery’s Egyptian Theater in Ogden

Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Tower Theater in Salt Lake City

LIKE CRAZY This movie deals with first loves and what it’s like when those relationships become long distance. It is by the same film maker who screened the film “Douchebag” at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Jan. 22 at 12:15 p.m.in the Eccles Theater in Park City

Jan. 23 at 9:30 p.m. in the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City

Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Prospector Square Theater in Park City

Jan. 25 at 11:30 a.m. in the Library Center Theater in Park City

Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Peery’s Egyptian Theater in Ogden

Jan. 29 at 8:39 a.m. in the Egyptian theater in Park City

RED STATE This Kevin Smith film starts out as the adventure three boys take to meet an older woman looking for some loving, but it quickly turn into a horror film after the boys end up meeting a “holy force with a fatal agenda.” Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Eccles Theater in Park City

Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m. in the Library Center Theater in Park City


There are a number of other festivals and locations worth exploring...

SEATTLE

The Seattle International Film Festival is one of the largest film festivals in the US. The 2011 festival runs from May 19-June 12. The upcoming festival will present 189 features, 54 documentary features, 13 archival films, and 150 short films from a variety of countries.

This festival is easily accessible via the following airports: Boeing Field International Airport and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

NEW YORK CITY

The New York Film Festival occurs every fall in September for 17 days. It is one of the oldest film festivals in the world and features work by new artists and some of the best filmmakers of today.

Located in the heart of New York City at Lincoln Center the film festival is just one of many things to do in the greatest city in the world.

The Tribeca Film Festival is also located in New York. The objective of the festival is to embrace the international film world and generate business in the Tribeca region of the city. It started in 2002 after the attacks on the World Trade Center the year before decreased commerce in the region. It’s now one of the most respected film festivals in the film community.

It is accessible via the John F. Kennedy International Airports, LaGuardia International Airport, Newark International Airport, Stewart International Airport, and Teterboro Airport.

NASHVILLE

The Nashville Film Festival is one of the oldest film festivals in the south. It celebrates films from around the world and thousands of attendees view submitted films by both novice and experienced filmmakers. This year’s festival will run from April 14-21

Getting to the festival is easy by flying into Cornelia Fort Airport, John C Tune Airport, Reelfoot Lake Airport, and Nashville International Airport.

SAN FRANCISCO

The San Francisco Film Festival started in the late 1950s and has screened thousands of films including documentaries, short films, action movies, animated features, and more. This year’s festival will be April 21-May 5.

Visit the festival by flying into the San Francisco International Airport, Oakland International Airport (25 miles away), and San Jose International Airport (60 miles away).

CHICAGO

The Chicago International Film Festival screens hundreds of films from all around the world. It offers awards and in 2006 gave the Lifetime Achievement Award to Steven Spielberg. This year’s festival will be Oct. 6-20.

Visit the festival by flying into Chicago O’Hare, Chicago Midway, Chicago Dupage, Palwaukee Municipal Airport, Waukegan Regional Airport, Aurora Municipal Airport, Gary/Chicago Airport, Merrill C. Meigs Airport, Romeoville Lewis University Airport, Joliet Regional Airport, and Lansing Municipal Airport.

Reserve your private jet charter today by filling out our online form, by calling 1-866-999-5387 to speak with a live represent, or search by aircraft using our worldwide ar charter marketplace.