Wild Life directed by E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin wins Audience Award at the 2023 Sun Valley Film Festival.
Sun Valley Film Festival
NAME OF FESTIVAL: Sun Valley Film Festival
SINCE: 2012
WHERE: Ketchum, Idaho, U.S.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Sun Valley Film Festival invites guests to be a part of the legacy of storytellers, artists and filmmakers that have defined the town’s rich cinematic history. From screenings in the snow to an unforgettable reception at Hemingway’s restored hunting lodge, SVFF captures the spirit of a bygone era: one that comes alive for one magical weekend each March as we celebrate the shared wonder of film.
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