The YouTube Screening Room Shares Sundance Film Festival Shorts
Francis Tiangson — January 23, 2011 — Pop Culture
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The YouTube Screening Room is the best at-home alternative for those of us who can't make the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The festival takes place between January 20 and January 30, and this YouTube channel will allow us to view a few of the 2011 short films.
The YouTube Screening Room will showcase films from past Sundance Festivals as well as films from this years festival. YouTube is really taking care of the movie-buffs stuck at home that can't afford to travel to the famous film festival. Will you be tuning in to watch these short films on the free online screening room?
The YouTube Screening Room will showcase films from past Sundance Festivals as well as films from this years festival. YouTube is really taking care of the movie-buffs stuck at home that can't afford to travel to the famous film festival. Will you be tuning in to watch these short films on the free online screening room?
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