Discounted Sundance Film Festival ticket packages for locals go on sale

Details: Locals can opt-in for the Salt Lake City pass, which includes priority access and unlimited in-person screenings at all Salt Lake City theaters, for $550.

• That pass is available for young adults between ages 18–25 for half price ($225).
• The Locals package, geared toward Utah residents, includes early ticket selection and 10 in-person screenings in Park City and Salt Lake City during the festival, for $650.

The intrigue: Most premiere screenings will feature introductions and Q&As with the filmmakers.

State of play: Planned Salt Lake City film venues that will show Sundance movies next year include Megaplex Theatres at The Gateway, Broadway Centre Cinemas and the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center.

What's next: Single-film tickets go on sale Jan. 11.