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It wouldn’t be a Sundance without an IndieWire Chili Party, and we made sure to end the film festival’s Park City tenure on a high note.
IndieWire’s annual party was held on Saturday, January 24 at the Acura House, with “Bedford Park” star Son Sukku serving as the evening’s host. The actor used his opening remarks as an opportunity to discuss the experience of premiering a film at Sundance for the first time.
“I’m very excited to meet all of these people from all over the world who love cinema,” Sukku said. “Today was my first time ever having my movie world premiere at Sundance. Recently I made a movie with my dear friend who I’ve known for 20 years. The movie’s called ‘Bedford Park,’ and the reaction was awesome. … Watching the movie with all the audience, it really felt like having my baby out there and watching her take steps for the first time. It meant a lot.”
IndieWire and Sundance have been linked for three decades, with countless filmmakers, stars, and industry decision makers passing through our chili parties over the years. IndieWire editor-in-chief Dana Harris-Bridson and publisher James Israel reflected on the brand’s long history at the festival — and looked forward to what’s to come when Sundance moves to Boulder next year.
“I’m so thrilled to be able to continue this tradition at what is now our last Chili Party in Park City, and I’m thrilled to be doing it with Acura,” Harris-Bridson said in her opening remarks. “And we look forward to continuing the tradition in Boulder.”
Keep reading to see all the photos from the 2026 IndieWire Chili Party at Sundance.
IndieWire editor-in-chief Dana Harris-Bridson and publisher James Israel
Son Sukku 
‘The People’s Joker’ director Vera Drew
Acura Assistant Vice President, Marketing Jennifer Symington; Acura District Sales Manager Tommy Lively; and Senior Acura Marketing Specialist Devon Hardwick at the IndieWire Chili Party Presented by Acura
Cocktails presented by Casamigos
Ricardo Escobar, Georgia Metcalf, and Charlotte Duncan
Dana Harris-Bridson at the IndieWire Chili Party
‘Bedford Park’ producers and stars Theresa Kang, Nina Yang Bongiovi, Moon Choi, Joohong Jung, Son Sukku, and Ferin Bergen
Cinematographer Helki Frantzen and writer Nora Lange
Director Lily Platt, Malin Barr, and Meagan Coyle
Son Sukku 
Rob Morgan Clayton Chase
Composer Katya Mihailova and violinist Melisa McGregor Clayton Chase
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