A 20-minute frenzy

Sundance has a way of pumping the adrenaline, even before you put a foot in Park City. Tom has this to say about assembling the film itinerary:

“I am in a sweaty lather after having completed my ticket purchase at Sundance. Out of 200 films you get 20 picks in 20 minutes. Of course, there were technical problems as movie after movie is selling out. I get a very nice young woman on the phone who is helpful. We stack up 19 films and she says, ‘Run it or they will sell out!’ A decision must be made quickly. Run it!

"I am pleased. We got some keepers. Art, sports, anthropology, dramas and docs. A good spread to keep us busy.

"After a full day of preparation, the die is cast. It is never what you think it will be, but at least we have a whole bunch of films to see.”