The Telluride Film Festival - which starts tomorrow - famously keeps its line-up secret until the last minute, and that minute has arrived. I’ve been tweeting fragmentarily about it this afternoon, but Variety has a more complete accounting, as well as commentary.
Green Cine took note of the schedule, and the Dell Lounge’s nifty Festival widget that provides the latest/greatest on the event and other local goings-on.
If you haven’t guessed already, Dell is this year’s presenting sponsor.
When you think about how technology has changed the way films are made and experienced, Dell’s sponsorship of the festival is an exceptional fit. PCs play an important and expanding role in the entertainment ecosystem, making it easier for filmmakers to create their vision, and for audiences to enjoy the movies.
Along with Dell’s Summer Rocks tour - which hits Bumbershoot this weekend - the Telluride sponsorship is another way that Dell is creating and sharing unique experiences for passionate fans.
This collaboration between the festival and Dell will add new dimensions — online and on-site — to the festival-going experience, and extend the festival’s virtual reach to cinephiles and artists all over the world.
The Dell Lounge venue, located at the Brigadoon Hospitality Tent, will feature a selection of Festival Short Films, and Internet access so visitors spread the word about their festival experience. Kiosks in the Dell Lounge and around the festival grounds — new to this year’s event — will provide access to the complete schedule and live ticket queue information.
In true festival spirit, the Dell Lounge will host a special pancake breakfast Sunday morning. And after the event, Dell will host exclusive festival footage and interviews on the Dell Lounge.
