HBO, TNT, and TBS Announces Our Stories To Tell Programming at Sundance 2020

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HBO, TNT and TBS will host Our Stories to Tell, a 3-day pop-up experience that will celebrate their commitment to multicultural storytelling, creators and audiences. This multi-day event will take place during the first weekend of Sundance beginning Friday, January 24 through Sunday, January 26th and will be located in the heart of Main Street in Park City, Utah.

The event space will transform throughout the weekend to accommodate various invite-only, interactive programming that will empower and celebrate diverse voices and the creatives that bring the networks’ award-winning programming to life.

Invited guests of “Our Stories To Tell” will be privy to special events, meaningful panel conversations and discussions with on-screen and behind-the-scenes talent, exclusive dinners with casts, and more to showcase ongoing initiatives that authentically engage African American, Asian American, LGBTQ+, and Latinx audiences.

“We are excited to kick off 2020 by bringing Our Stories To Tell to the Sundance Film Festival. The creativity and powerful discussions this space has inspired since its inception in 2017 is truly impactful and we look forward to continuing to champion the diversity of our culture and community in all aspects of our programming both on and off screen.” saidJackie Gagne, Vice President, Multicultural Marketing at HBO.

Programming highlights during Sundance include: an exclusive dinner honoring Black Women in Hollywood with participating talent Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Robin Thede, and Lena Waithe; a dinner and conversation with the stars of Insecure to discuss the upcoming fourth season, and much more.

A breakdown of events scheduled to take place along with programming details and talent expected to attend/participate provided for you below:

***Please Note: Scheduled programming and talent is subject to change.***

ALL EVENTS ARE INVITE ONLY. GUEST LIST WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020

2PM-4PM / Après Ski

Human By Orientation, HBO’s platform that celebrates all orientations and gender identities, will be hosting an après ski happy hour. Offering Sundance attendees a decidedly queer mountain-top experience, all are welcome to ease into the weekend.

EXPECTED TALENT: Shangela Laquifa Wadley (We’re Here, HBO)

4PM-6PM / Unfolding Narratives (HBO & TBS)

In partnership with Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience, we will host an intimate discussion with talent from HBO and TBS sharing their perspectives on visibility and diversity in front of and behind the scenes within the entertainment industry.

EXPECTED TALENT: Suzy Nakamura (Avenue 5, HBO), Alexander Hodge (Insecure, HBO), Geraldine Viswanathan, Karan Soni (Miracle Workers: Dark Ages, TBS), Minji Chang (Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience), Kimmy Yam (moderator)

7:30PM-10PM / HERstory

A dinner in celebration of the talented Black women running the industry.

EXPECTED TALENT: Issa Rae (Insecure, HBO), Yvonne Orji (Insecure, HBO), Robin Thede (A Black Lady Sketch Show, HBO), Lena Waithe (Westworld, HBO) and more.

9PM-11PM / ¡Pa’ lante! Empowering the NextGen of Storytellers

An exclusive conversation and reception celebrating the current leaders in Latinx storytelling, the new generation of voices and what comes next in partnership with Remezcla.

EXPECTED TALENT: Sara Rodriguez (VP of HBO Documentary Films), Brian Lazarte (Filmmaker, McMillion$, HBO), James Lee Hernandez (Filmmaker, McMillion$, HBO), Manuel Betancourt (Remezcla, Moderator)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020

9AM-11AM / The Grind presented by POV

Drop in, grab a cup of coffee and mingle.

10AM-12PM / Masters in Craft: A Workshop on the Power of Visibility

HBO’s POV, which shines a light on HBO’s multicultural & international BTS talent, returns to Sundance with an intimate workshop to equip the next generation of storytellers with industry-specific tips and tools.

EXPECTED TALENT: Andrij Parekh (Watchmen, HBO), Thembi Banks (Insecure, HBO), Akilah Green (A Black Lady Sketch Show, HBO), Syreeta Singleton (Insecure, HBO), Prentice Penny (Insecure, HBO), Mathan Erhardt (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, TBS)

12:30PM-2:30PM / Snowpiercer Panel and Reception (TNT)

A panel and reception for TNT’s new series, Snowpiercer. Join us for a candid conversation with cast, moderated by April Reign.

EXPECTED TALENT: Graeme Manson (Showrunner), Daveed Diggs, Lena Hall

6:30PM-9PM / Insecure Dinner (HBO)

HBO celebrates the return of Insecure for its fourth season with the cast of the beloved series. Seated dinner and moderated conversation by Elaine Welteroth.

TALENT EXPECTED: Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Alexander Hodge, Prentice Penny

7PM-9PM / HBO x Blackhouse: A Lowkey Convo with Issa Rae and Prentice Penny

(To take place at the Blackhouse space.)

Ahead of Season 4, Issa Rae and Prentice Penny will have a candid conversation about all things Insecure, moderated by Bevy Smith. Committed to highlighting the power of Black creatives and storytelling, Blackhouse has been a long-standing partner of HBO. By bringing this special to Sundance, we’ll have the opportunity to speak about the special ahead of it’s premiere and amongst those who are continuously pushing culture forward.

TALENT EXPECTED: Issa Rae (Insecure), Prentice Penny (Insecure), Bevy Smith (Moderator)