Acura Launches "The Acura Studio Master Class Series" at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival

In celebration of independent filmmaking and creativity embodied in the Sundance Film Festival, third-time presenting auto sponsor, Acura, launched "The Acura Studio Master Class Series," with lectures and panels featuring industry insiders, presenting filmmakers, writers and stars. The classes and panels took place over a five-day period, addressing full rooms at the innovative Acura Studio on Main Street.

Panels and classes covered a wide range of themes, including music, sound and audio selection; action, car chases and driving in films; directing and writing for the screen with the 2013 Sundance Film Festival premiering filmmakers and writers; and emerging women in film with this year's writers, producers and stars.

"Sundance is a great opportunity for film lovers to become immersed in the Acura brand experience, while celebrating the achievements of visionary filmmakers and independent film," said Gary Robinson, Manager of Acura Advertising and Brand. "We're thrilled that Sundance attendees had the opportunity to interact with and learn from the esteemed collection of master classes at the Acura Studio."

Overview of Panels:

Cue Car Chase

    Mike Majesky – Pursuit Systems

Audio Production for Music and Film

    Seven-time GRAMMY winner Elliot Scheiner
    Moderated by Jason Bentley, Music Director for LA public radio station KCRW

Writing and Directing for the Screen

    Naomi Foner – Director/Screenwriter: Very Good Girls
    Roger Ross Williams – Director/Screenwriter: God Loves Uganda
    Andrew Renzi – Director/Screenwriter: Karaoke!
    Stu Zicherman – Director/Screenwriter: ACOD
    Jordan Vogt-Roberts and Chris Galletta – Director/Screenwriters: Toy House
    Logan and Noah Miller – Directors and Screenwriters: Sweetwater
    Moderated by Stephanie Allain, Director of Los Angeles Film Festival

KCRW on Music Selection

    KCRW DJs Dan Wilcox and Chris Douridas
    Moderated by Billboard Magazine's Phil Gallo

Emerging Women in Independent Film

    Gina Piersanti – Star – It Felt Like Love
    Eliza Hittman – Director/Writer – It Felt Like Love
    Mariko Munro – Co-Director/Co-Producer – Milkshake
    Moderate by KCRW DJ, Chris Douridas

In addition to "The Acura Master Class Series," the Main Street location also featured vehicle displays of the high performance NSX Concept and the 2014 RLX, Acura's all-new luxury flagship sedan. Passersby could also enjoy the complimentary barista bar and participate in daily movie screening ticket giveaways.

Courtesy of Acura Media Newsroom