For an eight consecutive year, Macro returns to the Sundance Film Festival with a lineup of programming that spotlights and amplifies the voices and works of filmmakers of color at the Macro Lodge.
Hosted by Macro founder and CEO Charles D. King and the company’s chief brand officer, Stacey Walker King, the Macro Lodge will feature conversations about some of the festival’s most-buzzworthy films, including the romantic drama “Love, Brooklyn,” with stars André Holland, DeWanda Wise and Roy Wood Jr. and director Rachael Abigail Holder; the documentary “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House” with filmmakers Elegance Bratton, Roger Ross Williams and Chester Algernal Gordon; and the poignant short doc “Hoops, Hopes & Dreams” with director Glenn Kaino and producers Alexys K. Feaster and Jesse Williams.
DJ D-Nice is also scheduled to appear at the annual Midnight Macro party, with Zack Fox spinning a private event celebrating the cast of “Lurker.”
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Launched in 2015, Macro has a long history with Sundance. A number of films that the company co-financed made their world premieres at the festival, including “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Mudbound,” “Sorry to Bother You,” “Nine Days,” “Farewell Amor” and “The Land.” Most recently, Macro Film Studios co-financed “One of Them Days,” the hit comedy produced by Issa Rae and starring Keke Palmer and SZA, which enjoyed an excellent opening at the box office over MLK weekend. The company is also a sustaining sponsor of the festival for the third year.
See below for a partial listing of programming at the Macro Lodge, held Jan. 24-26 at 625 Main Street, in Park City. The full lineup is available at StayMacro.com.
Friday, Jan. 24, 2025
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MACRO Lodge Open House
Eat-drink-vibe at the eighth opening of the MACRO Lodge.
10:00 p.m.
Midnight MACRO Party featuring D-Nice
The annual late night bash and signature invite-only event hosted by Macro’s Charles D. King and Stacey Walker King.
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025
10:00 a.m.
“Chasers“: a conversation with director/screenwriter/producer Erin Brown Thomas, producer/cinematographer Beth Napoli & screenwriter/star Ciarra Krohne
Moderated by producer Elle Shaw.
The female cast and filmmakers visit the lodge to discuss their 31 minute single-continuous-shot film in which an aspiring musician pursues her crush through a crowd of hopeful dreamers chasing empty promises at a Los Angeles house party.
11:30 a.m.
Addressing the Creator’s Dilemma: a discussion on the creative journey featuring Blue Dot Creative Residency inaugural members and accomplished industry icons
A conversation with accomplished multi-hyphenate creators and the first members of the CÎROC Blue Dot Creative Residency, exploring the challenges of the creative journey, offering insights on staying true to your vision, balancing passion with financial success and recharging your spirit through community, intentional experiences and excellence.
1:00 p.m.
“Move Ya Body: The Birth of House“: a conversation with director and screenwriter Elegance Bratton & producer Chester Algernal Gordon.
Moderated by executive producer Roger Ross Williams.
The duo will stop by the lodge to discuss their documentary exploring how out of the underground dance clubs on the South Side of Chicago, a group of friends turned a new sound into a global movement, along with their Academy Award winning executive producer.
2:30 p.m.
NBCU’s Leading Men: Redefining the Face of Television: “Law and Order’s“ Mehcad Brooks, “Access Hollywood’s“ Scott Evans, “Lopez vs. Lopez’s“ Al Madrigal & “Bel Air’s“ Olly Sholotan
Moderated by Gary Gerard Hamilton, Associated Press. Presented by NBCUniversal.
Onscreen talent will discuss how their work are expressions of modern masculinity. While highlighting their experiences as influential voices in the entertainment industry, they will share the nuanced stories seen in their respective shows about mental health, friendships, familial relationships and romance as well as illustrate how these stories resonate with and inspire audiences worldwide.
4:00 p.m.
“Hoops, Hopes & Dreams”: a Fireside Chat with Director Glenn Kaino and Producers Alexys K. Feaster & Jesse Williams
The filmmakers come to discuss the untold story about how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and an all-star team of civil rights activists took to basketball courts to rally young voters while winning hearts of communities, and how their strategy has echoed in contemporary politics through Obama’s historic campaign.
9:00 p.m.
“Love, Brooklyn”: a conversation & lounge party with producer/actor Andre Holland, director Rachael Abigail Holder & actors DeWanda Wise and Roy Wood, Jr.
In the film, three longtime Brooklynites navigate careers, love, loss and friendship against the rapidly changing landscape of their beloved city. The filmmakers and cast will stop by the lodge to discuss the film and raise glasses and vibrations with a late night lounge party.
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
We Love You, LA
The MACRO Lodge opens to the Sundance community to commune, collab and connect to show love and support for the city of Los Angeles.
9:00 p.m.
“Lurker.” The Nightcap. Sounds by Zack Fox.
The Lurker cast stops by to party at the lodge. This is a private, invitation-only event. Confirmation of RSVP is required to be included on the guest list.