photo courtesy of Sun Valley Resort
EVENTS
Thursday, March 14:
- 11am
SVFF Freebies: Will McCormack's Celeste and Jesse Forever
NexStage Theatre.
- 1-4pm
Screenwriters Lab hosted by Independent Spirit Award Nominee Will McCormack. NexStage Theatre. Tickets are $25 with a Wyoming Whiskey Intermission.
Sponsored by Inktip.
- 5pm
Opening Films – Sun Valley Opera House and NexStage Theatre.
See Film Schedule for details.
- 10pm
Red Bull and Pabst Opening Night Party at the Casino. Featuring live music with El Stash. Admission included with VIP and
Festival Pass or $5 at the door.
Friday, March 15:
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10am
Coffee Talk with Academy-Award® winning writer Stephen Gaghan, NexStage Theatre (free).
Presented by Chobani, coffee provided by Starbucks. Coffee Talks are free, on a first come-first serve basis with limited seating.
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11am–11pm
Film screeningsat Sun Valley Opera House, NexStage Theatre, Magic Lantern Cinemas and the Liberty Theatre.
See Film Schedule for details.
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3pm
Sun Valley Film Festival / African Wildlife Federation / Nat Geo WILD
Press Conference, Festival HQ.
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10pm
Tito's Handmade Vodka VIP Party at Cornerstone Bar & Grill, Featuring DJ N8 and Sun Valley Film Festival's signature cocktail. (For VIP Pass holders and invited guests only).
Saturday, March 16:
- 10am
Coffee Talk with the directors and cast members of SVFF's WIP slate, NexStage Theatre (free).
Presented by Chobani, coffee provided by Java Cafe. Coffee Talks are free, on a first come-first serve basis with limited seating.
- 11am–11pm
Film screenings at Sun Valley Opera House, NexStage Theatre, Magic Lantern Cinemas, and The Liberty Theatre.
See Film Schedule for details.
- 12:30-2pm
SVFF Freebies: Family Film Fest (free screening of Nat Geo WILD's Kingdom of the Oceans and TV premieres suited for the entire family), Liberty Theatre.
Sponsored by Cox Communications.
- 2:30pm
Zions Bank Hollywood Heritage Screening at Sun Valley Opera House. Featuring the enduring classic American Western Pale Rider produced and filmed in Sun Valley. Introduced by producer David Valdes. Admission with VIP and Festival Pass. Very limited number of tickets available at
Festival HQ for $10 .
- 5:00pm
Zions Bank Hollywood Heritage Cocktail Reception. (Open to VIP Pass holders and invited guests only).
- 10pm
The SVFF/Lionsgate Main Event at Whiskey Jacques. Admission included with VIP and Festival Passes. Tickets available for $20 online and $25 at the door. Buy Built To Spill Tickets Here.
Sunday, March 17:
- 10am
Coffee Talk with Academy Award®-winning actor/director Jodie Foster, NexStage Theatre (free). Presented by Chobani, coffee provided by The Coffee Grinder and Gallery. Coffee Talks are free, on a first come-first serve basis with limited seating.
- 11am – 6pm
Film screenings at Sun Valley Opera House and NexStage Theatre.
See Film Schedule for details.
- 11am-8pm
Best of the Fest
Your chance to rewind and see the hottest films of the festival, for the second time. Sun Valley Opera House and the Liberty Theatre.
Sponsored by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts.
- 6.30pm
Alaska Airlines Après-Ski Closing Ceremony, NexStage Theatre. Join Academy Award®-winning actor/director Jodie Foster for the presentation of the Vision Award. Priority admission to VIP or Festival Pass holders and invited guests.

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