The film community in New York is not that big and running into people you know is common place. At the market this year I have run into numerous old friends and colleagues. One person of note was a classmate of mine at NYU grad who had a screening today. The film WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE directed by Todd Solondz won a first runner-up award from the Press at the Toronto Film Festival. I rarely take time out from pitching to see films at the market, but in this case I could not resist. The film was typically Todd and hopefully will find its way into the art house scene. (reviews are not allowed by the IFP)
The day ended with the much anticipated Sundance Party. Due to a printing mistake the invitation business was chucked and anyone with a market badge could get in. I got to the Puck Building early knowing that there would be a crush. I still had to wait on a long line to get in. It didn't take long for the room to fill up and make it difficult to move around and find those I'd promised to meet. But after a few beers, a plate full of cheese and crackers and some strange dumpling things which no one could identify the shmoozing began.
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