Park City, Utah — Today, Sundance announced their listing of upcoming events at the New Frontier on Main venue. Part of the New Frontier program which showcases experimental films and video art, this year’s program brings a variety of multimedia installations, media-based performances and panel discussions to Main street. Below is the program for the 2008 New Frontier on Main section:

New Frontier on Main will present the following Artist Presentations and Media Installations:

ALONG THE WAY/ (Artist: ©ause Collective)– ©ause Collective uses a vibrant assembly of video portraits of people and places around Oakland, CA to paint a mesmerizing digital canvas of what makes up a town. ALONG THE WAY digs below the surface to examine how the unique individual affects the greater identity and how a community is a direct reflection of its citizenry.

DARK GAME/BEST FLAME WAR EVER/ (Artist: Eddo Stern)–A motivating force in the art of video gaming, Eddo Stern makes calculated statements on the culture of solitary beings. Darkgame is for two players, working with various forms of sensory deprivation. Best Flame War Ever displays two avatar faces re-enacting overtly machismo chat room conversations. Darkgame gaming sessions take place from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. daily.

GOD BUILDS LIKE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT/ (Artist: Califone and the Animated Films of Brent Green)–In the converted barn he lives in, Brent Green is a stylized, self-taught animator. He doesn’t hide the process or the lines and tape. In this special appearance with Califone, Green becomes a wild preacher, writhing and channeling his stories. Friday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m.; Monday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m.

HOME MOVIES 300/ (Artist: Jim Campbell)–Utilizing custom electronics with columns of high powered L.E.D.s (Light Emitting Diodes), Jim Campbell creates an ethereal new form of sculptural art out of old style home movies. The images are universal, as is the wonderful effect of memories fuzzy and obscured, yet fully evocative.

INVISIBLE THREADS: SWEATSHOP JEAN FACTORY IN SECOND LIFE/ (Artists: Stephanie Rothernberg & Jeffery Crouse)–Audiences can buy a pair of designer blue jeans manufactured on the spot in a Second Life sweatshop factory and walk away wearing them in this playful interactive installation that replicates real world economies and scrutinizes the relationship between real world dollars and virtual assets. Shopping hours: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. daily at New Frontier on Main.

L.A.S.E.R. TAG/ (Artist: Graffiti Research Lab)–L.A.S.E.R. TAG is a Weapon of Mass Defacement (WMD) that gives individuals the power to communicate their thoughts on buildings and a multitude of surfaces using a 60 milliwatt laser and a large projector. The G.R.L. will be bombing screenings, party events, and other random targets for the duration of the festival. Meet Graffiti Research Lab and see video documentation of these experiments on Tuesday, January 22 at 12:30 p.m. at New Frontier on Main.

MIKE KELLEY / (Artist: Jennifer Steinkamp)–Steinkamp creates an enchantedforest at New Frontier on Main with her magical high-definition video projections of individually crafted trees that twist and twirl and change through the seasons. Projected to fill the height of the venue’s walls, the trees interact with the architecture of the lounge, creating a splendid tension between the imaginary landscape and the physical space.

NEXT YEAR’S BAD NEWS BEARS/ (Artist: Cory Archangel in collaboration with Paper Rad)–The masters of culture observationalism, Paper Rad and Cory Arcangel will blow up pop art in a one-nightonly film and live music performance. Experience the breakdown of consumer-sized ideas and colors, with Lucid, OCD trip, Nintendo worlds and the “The Bruce Springsteen Born to Run Glockenspiel Addendum.” Saturday, January 19 at 8:30 p.m.

THE POSTER CHILDREN, HEROES OF THE REVOLUTION/ (Artist: Marina Zurkow)–Marina Zurkow returns to the Festival (her BRAINGIRL series was featured in the Sundance On Line Film Festival in 2001) with a haunting pair of gorgeously rendered animated installation works that reflect our surreal world of oceanic detritus, child warfare, and melting ice caps.

SLEEPWALKERS/ (Artist: Doug Aitken)–Aitken will present a special single channel version of his groundbreaking MOMA installation. A gorgeous and evocative work staring Donald Sutherland, Tilda Swinton and the music of Cat Power, Sleepwalkers entwines the storylines of five nocturnal New Yorkers who awaken as the sun sets, prepare to set out into the night, and make their way through the city to their disparate destinations. Sleepwalkers is on display at New Frontier on Main at 2:30 p.m. daily. Conversation with Doug Aitken at New Frontier, Wed., January 23 at 6:30 p.m.

SNOW MIRROR PEG MIRROR/ (Artist: Daniel Rozin)–“How the heck does it work??” is the usual first response to Daniel Rozin’s magical mirrors. Snow Mirror celebrates the drift of black and white, forming a reflection of the audience viewer from video snow. Peg Mirror questions the notions of digital object and light reflection, forming a reflection of the viewer from 650 circular wooden pegs.

TERRA NOVA: THE ANTARCTIC SUITE – A WORK IN PROCESS/ (Artist: Paul Miller AKA DJ Spooky)–In this one-night event, DJ Spooky gives us a glimpse of his new work that acoustically portrays the transformation of Antarctica. Miller’s field recordings couple with visual material from Getty Images in a live performance that comments on man’s relationship with nature. Performance and conversation with the artist Tuesday, January 22 at 9:00 p.m..

THE STORY IS STILL ASLEEP/ (Artists: Braden King, Shahzad Ali Ismaily, Deborah Johnson)–This live, multi-media film and music event explores the pre-narrative ether from which a movie emerges. A collaboration between Sundance Institute Lab Fellows Braden King (filmmaker) and Shahzad Ismaily (composer) with video artist Deborah Johnson, this performance shines a light on the literal and metaphoric maps of the atmospheric tone and dream-life from which King’s new feature, HERE, is now awakening. Thursday, January 24 at 9:00 p.m..

TRACKING TRANSIENCE: THE ORWELL PROJECT/ (Artist: Hasan Elahi)–Since being mislabeled and tracked as a terrorist, Hasan Elahi decided to reclaim his pursuit of happiness by naming the FBI as his artistic collaborator. Tracking himself in this website installation, anyone can see what he’s doing at any time, analyzing the incredible connection between the real and virtual worlds we now depend upon.

XANADU/ (Artist: Robert Boyd)–In this special single-channel presentation of Boyd’s explosive installation, a history of apocalyptic thought is presented in this probe of society’s self-destructive impulse. Rapid-fire montage of Doomsday cults, iconic political figures, and global fundamentalist movements are crafted into MTV-style music videos set to disco. Xanadu is on display at New Frontier on Main at 2:30 p.m. daily.

New Frontier on Main will present the following Panels and Presentations:

NEW FILMMAKING TECHNOLOGY: WHAT’S NOW AND WHAT’S NEXT
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 12:30 P.M.
NEW FRONTIER ON MAIN (MICROCINEMA)
Ranging from lofty 4K cameras to the humblest laptop editing system, it seems no technology is beyond today’s indie filmmakers. How do we choose the best solutions available? Join the makers behind the Festival’s most innovative films to review the latest in HD cinematography, workflow options, postproduction software, and more. Moderated by entertainment technology strategy adviser Phil Lelyveld, formerly with Disney.

WEBOLUTION! — HOLLYWOOD ADAPTS TO THE WEB
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 12: 30 P.M.
NEW FRONTIER ON MAIN (MICROCINEMA)
The writing is on the wall – the Industry must adapt to new media or face extinction. Today’s studios and independents are finally embracing the challenge of porting content and revenue to new distribution strategies. Join Hollywood power brokers and new media superstars to discuss their strategies for the Web. Moderated by Kara Swisher of The Wall Street Journal ’s AllThingsD.com.

In 3-D: THE FUTURE IS NOW (ticketed panel)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 11:30 p.m.
PROSPECTOR THEATER
Lose the red and blue cardboard glasses; this is not your daddy’s 3-D. A new generation of groundbreaking technologies offers a wildly diverse range of creative possibilities and the potential to transform the theatrical moviegoing experience. A handful of 3-D’s leading practitioners invite you for a sneak preview of things to come (glasses provided).

THE ARTISTS OF THE NEW FRONTIER
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 12:30 P.M.
NEW FRONTIER ON MAIN (MICROCINEMA)
Today’s fine artists are increasingly incorporating the tools of filmmaking in their work, blurring the boundaries between disciplines. The result is some of the most independent, technologically savvy visions in the Festival. Join the artists of the New Frontier as they discuss the space between art, electronics, and moving images. Moderated by Mike Plante, CineVegas Programer, Sundance New Frontier consultant.

ALTERNATIVE STORYTELLING FOR NEW DIGITAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 12:30 P.M.
NEW FRONTIER ON MAIN (MICROCINEMA)
How do you tell good stories in a world where your computer is a television, your cell phone is a movie screen, and your avatar addresses a global virtual audience? Join visionary new media funders, media artists, tech pundits and program innovators to discuss the development of next generation content for emerging platforms. Moderated by Wendy Levy, Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC).

GOING IT ALONE: DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION FOR INDIE FILMMAKERS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 12:30 P.M.
NEW FRONTIER ON MAIN (MICROCINEMA)
The myriad distribution opportunities facing today’s filmmakers makes for a landscape of both opportunity and confusion. How can you maximize your digital rights potential? Where are the best revenue opportunities? Join buyers, sellers, and filmmakers to discuss rights, royalties, and windows in the wild world of digital distribution now. Moderated by Meyer Schwarzstein, CEO of Brainstorm Media.

SOCIAL CYBORG: HOW TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING US
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 12 NOON
NEW FRONTIER ON MAIN (MICROCINEMA)
Beyond how we act, the Internet affects how we think — raising questions of who we are as individuals and as a community. Social networking, user-generated content, multiplayer gaming, file-sharing – we are joined in previously unimagined ways. Join leading innovators as we explore the ramifications of a wired populous. Moderated by Katie Hafner, technology reporter, The New York Times.

COLLISION COURSE: CONTENT PROVIDERS AND THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY CHART A COURSE FOR THE FUTURE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 12:30 P.M.
NEW FRONTIER ON MAIN (MICROCINEMA)
In 2007, Hollywood chose to stop production over unresolved new media revenue issues. Instead, we at Sundance 2008 look forward. How do we quantify the distribution models? How do we share? Join industry and indie prognosticators as we examine subscription models, targeted advertising, revsharing, and other emerging business strategies. Moderated by Scott Kirsner of Variety.