Macro Lodge Returns to Sundance, Amplifying Filmmakers of Color

PARK CITY, Utah — For the eighth consecutive year, the Macro Lodge is returning to the Sundance Film Festival, showcasing a lineup of programming that highlights the voices and works of filmmakers of color. Hosted by Macro founder and CEO Charles D. King and Chief Brand Officer Stacey Walker King, the lodge will feature discussions on some of the festival’s most anticipated films, including the romantic drama “Love, Brooklyn” and the documentary “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House.”

The Macro Lodge, located at 625 Main Street, will host events from Jan. 24-26, 2025. The opening day includes an open house from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., followed by the annual Midnight Macro Party featuring DJ D-Nice. The party, an invite-only event, is a signature celebration hosted by the Kings.

On Saturday, Jan. 25, the lodge will host a series of conversations and panels. At 10:00 a.m., the female cast and filmmakers of “Chasers” will discuss their 31-minute single-continuous-shot film. Later, at 1:00 p.m., director Elegance Bratton and producer Chester Algernal Gordon will delve into their documentary “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House,” which explores the origins of house music in Chicago.

At 2:30 p.m., NBCUniversal presents “NBCU’s Leading Men: Redefining the Face of Television,” featuring actors Mehcad Brooks, Scott Evans, Al Madrigal, and Olly Sholotan. The panel will discuss modern masculinity and their roles in shaping contemporary television narratives.

The day concludes with a fireside chat at 4:00 p.m. on “Hoops, Hopes & Dreams,” a documentary about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s use of basketball to rally young voters. Director Glenn Kaino and producers Alexys K. Feaster and Jesse Williams will lead the discussion.

Sunday, Jan. 26, will see the lodge open its doors for “We Love You, LA,” a community event celebrating Los Angeles. The evening will feature a private party for the cast of “Lurker,” with music by Zack Fox.

Since its launch in 2015, Macro has been a significant presence at Sundance, co-financing films like “Judas and the Black Messiah” and “Mudbound.” The company continues to support the festival as a sustaining sponsor for the third year.