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Hollywood keeps its tax break in 'fiscal cliff' deal

2 Jan 2013

The provision, Section 181of the federal tax code, allows qualifying productions to write down the first $15 million of expenses from their corporate tax bill. The program will cost an estimated $430 million in deductions in fiscal years 2013 and 2014, according to estimates by the Joint Committee on Taxation.

2013 AWARD SEASON SCHEDULE

2012 AWARD SEASON SCHEDULE

DECEMBER 2012

Monday, December 3rd - New York Film Critics Circle Awards Announced

Wednesday, December 5th - National Board of Review Awards Announced

Sunday, December 9th - Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards

Tuesday, December 11th - Critics' Choice Award Nominations Announced

Wednesday, December 12th - SAG Awards Nominations Announced

Thursday, December 13th - 2013 Golden Globe Award Nominations

Monday, December 17th - Oscar Nomination voting begins

JANUARY 2013

Wednesday, January 2nd - Art Directors Guild Nominations Announced

Wednesday, January 2nd - Producers Guild Nominees Announced

Friday, January 4th - WGA Screenplay Nominees Announced

Friday, January 4th - Oscar Nomination voting ends at 5 p.m. PT

Tuesday, January 8th - Directors Guild Nominations Announced

Wednesday, January 9th - 2013 ASC Award Nominations Announced

Wednesday, January 9th - 2013 BAFTA Nominations Announced

Thursday, January 10th - 2013 Oscar Nominations Announced

Thursday, January 10th - American Cinema Editors Nominations Announced

Thursday, January 10th - Cinema Audio Society Nominees Announced

Thursday, January 10th - Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Sunday, January 13th - Satellite Awards

Sunday, January 13th - 2013 Golden Globe Awards

Saturday, January 26th - Producers Guild Awards

Sunday, January 27th - Screen Actors Guild Awards

FEBRUARY 2013

Saturday, February 2nd - Directors Guild Awards

Saturday, February 2nd - Art Directors Guild Awards

Sunday, February 10th - BAFTA Awards

Sunday, February 10th - American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Awards

Saturday, February 16th - American Cinema Editors (ACE) Awards

Saturday, February 16th - Cinema Audio Society Awards

Sunday, February 17th - Writers Guild of America Awards

Sunday, February 17th - Motion Pictures Sound Editors Awards

Tuesday, February 19th - Costume Designers Guild Awards

Tuesday, February 19th - Oscar voting ends 5 p.m. PT

Sunday, February 24th - 2013 Oscar Awards

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         15-26 May 2013 - Festival de Cannes

Sundance party scene: 2012 review

Daily Truffle:

Acura – One of the official sponsors, hosts the Acura Studio with cast parties for many of the films at the festival and appearances by Andy Samberg, Emily Blunt, Michael Cera, Bradley Cooper and others.

Bertolli Meal Soup Chalet and 7 Fresh Faces in Film- Hosted by GenArt, this event is by day a rad chill spot with warm blankets, warm soup and celebrities wafting in and out. By night it hosts the 5th annual “7 Fresh Faces in Film” celebration.

Solstice Sunglass Boutique - inside the Bertolli pop-up, Solstice will bring their legendary brand Carrera sunglasses to the slopes

Bing- On main street and hosting a great slate of parties. Most notably Drake on Saturday.

Eco Hideaway- An eco-friendly premium space in a 4000 sq ft tent on the balcony of the Stein Eriksen.

Grey Goose Blue Door – Lounge on main street hosting a slate of post-premiere dinners and cast parties.

Hyde at Sundance – Hollywood’s Hyde moves to Sundance for the weekend, officially bringing LA to Utah.

Kari Feinstein’s Style Lounge – Bringing the most premium choices in product and people together for maximum exposure of new products.

Moroccanoil Supper Suite – At Montage Deer Valley

Remede at St. Regis - beauty suite starting Jan 24 for Sundancers

Sugar – Newest addition to Main Street hosting an impressive line up of artists throughout the weekend including Mary J Blige, Estelle, DJ Politik and CAA’s annual Sudance party.

The Burton Experience – The best way for festival-goers to experience the snow- with Burton pros! Lots of product hook ups, great gift bags, pizza and more!

WireImage- Portrait studio supplying official portraits for the Sundance Film Festival. Appointments must be booked throughout the day.

Hollywood Reporter- The Hollywood Reporter will have a video suite here with exclusive, on-camera interviews with the stars.

McCafé- The McCafé Lounge and Warming Center will offer cozy retreats where those enjoying Sundance can take a well-deserved break and enjoy some delicious treats by a warm fire complements. McCafé treats will include Caramel Mocha and Caramel Hot Chocolate, espresso beverages, oatmeall, Apple pie, smores pie and a variety of McDonald’s freshly baked cookies.

Miami Oasis- Industry influencers and celebrities will enjoy a quintessential Miami inspired lounge that will incorporate live DJ performances, tattoo artists, hair care stations by got2b, complimentary cocktails and more. The lounge will also include gifting from popular jewelry, shoe, and apparel brands to complete the Miami experience.

Patron – Returns to the Village with a make-your-own mojito bar. Each guest will leave with a personalized, engraved muddler as a keepsake!

PUMA - A great, kick back lounge featuring a ping-pong table signed by many guests over the weekend that is to be auctioned for charity.

Stella Artois- The Stella Artois Cafe and Cutting Room returns to Sundance to host daily breakfasts, lunches, happy hours and evening cast parties.

TAO- TAO Nightclub will return to Sundance this year recreate a 5,000 sq. ft. underground, invite-only club at The Lift, hosting daytime lounging and nightly VIP events. TAO will allow the in-crowd at Sundance to step out from the cold and warm up on the dance floor of this exclusive and popular nightclub with live sets by world renowned DJs, including Samantha Ronson, Vice, Jesse Marco and Sinatra, and performers to be announced.

T-Mobile / Google Music- An exclusive music series at TAO put on by T-Mobile in conjunction with Google Music.

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