Sundance 2024: Will Ferrell, Kristen Stewart, Lionel Richie and more in L.A. Times Studios

Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times

By MARIAH TAUGER | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST

Published Jan. 20, 2024 Updated Jan. 21, 2024 1:25 PM PT

PARK CITY, Utah —

Directors and their stars, such as Richard Linklater, “Beef” Emmy winner Steven Yeun, “Your Monster’s” Melissa Barrera, Lucy Liu, and Jason Schwartzman, stopped by the L.A. Times Studios at the Sundance Film Festival presented by Chase Sapphire to mark the 40th edition of the festival. Check out highlights from this year’s festival below.

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Two people looking away while posing for the camera.

A close up portrait of a woman.

Andrea Pavlovic of “In A Violent Nature.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Three people pose for a portrait.

Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic and Chris Nash of “In A Violent Nature.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Ten people in a group portrait.

Three people pose for a portrait.

Erik Nielson, Kemba and J.M. Harper of “As We Speak.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Two people pose for a portrait

Fernanda Valadez and Astrid Rondero of “Sujo.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Four people pose for the camera.

A woman poses for a portrait.

A man poses for the camera.

Ten people pose for a portrait.

For people pose for a portriat.

Two men pose for a portrait.

Four people pose for a portrait.

Two people pose for the camera.

Laura Linney and Laura Chinn of "Suncoast."

Emilia Jones of "Winner."

"Me/We"

Nzingha Stewart of “Me/We.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Ella Anderson of "Suncoast" at the LA Times Studio

Ella Anderson of “Suncoast.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Richard Linklater of "God Loves Texas" and "Hit Man."

Three people pose for a portrait.

Mark Duplass of "Penelope."

Mark Duplass of “Penelope.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Angela Nikolav and Ivan Beerkus of "Skywalkers: A Love Story."

Angela Nikolav and Ivan Beerkus of “Skywalkers: A Love Story.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson, Tara Mallen, Katherine Mallen Kupferer and Keith Kupferer of "Ghostlight."

Rory Kennedy of "Synanon Fix."

Rory Kennedy of “Synanon Fix.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Gary Hustwit of "Eno."

Gary Hustwit of “Eno.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Mark Bailey and Rory Kennedy of "Synanon Fix."

Zach Galifianakis of "Winner."

Camilla Cabelo of "Rob Peace."

Jay Will, Camila Cabello and Chiwetel Ejiofor of "Rob Peace."

Sally Aitken, Terry Messer and Bettina Dalton of "Every Little Thing."

Lucy Lawless of "Never Look Away."

Four people pose for a portrait.

Ruaridh Mollica and Mikko Makela of "Sebastian."

Renate Reinsve, Sebastian Stan, Adam Pearson and Aaron Schimberg of "A Different Man."

Zahn McClarnon of "Dark Winds."

Kathryn Newton of "Winner."

Jazmin Renee Jones and Olivia Ross of "Seeking Mavis Beacon."

Jazmin Renee Jones and Olivia Ross of “Seeking Mavis Beacon.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Chiwetel Ejiofor of "Rob Peace."

Chiwetel Ejiofor of “Rob Peace.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Giancarlo Esposito of "Parish."

cast of "Winner."

Victor Musoni and Camryn Jones of "Me/We."

Four people pose for a portrait.

Henry R. Muñoz III of "In the Summers."

The cast of "The Summers" at the LA Times Studio at Sundance Film Festival

Danny Gabai, Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale, Bob Mothersbaugh, Chris Smith and Anita Greenspan of "Devo."

Ruaridh Mollica of "Sebastian."

Mel Eslyn, Austin Abrams, Megan Stott and Mark Duplass of "Penelope."

Ariel Martin of "Suncoast"

Six people pose for a portrait.

Alicia Silverstone of "Krazy House."

Four people pose for a portrait.

India Donaldson, Lily Collias, James LeGros and Danny McCarthy

Sue Bird of "In The Clutch"

Angela Rae, Kerry Washington and Natalie Rae of "Daughters"

Ten people pose for a portrait.

Lucy Liu of "Presence"

Jay Ellis of "Sue Bird: In The Clutch."

Four people pose for a portrait.

Olivia Goschier and Laurence Rupp of "Veni Vidi Vici"

Simone Ashley of "10 Lives."

Chris Jenkins of "10 Lives."

Mo Gilligan of "10 Lives."

Chris Jenkins of “10 Lives.” Mo Gilligan of “10 Lives.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Victoria Pedretti of "Ponyboi"

June Squibb of "Thelma."

Amrou Al-Kadhi, Bilal Hasna and Louis Greatorex of "Layla."

Dawn Porter of "Luther: Never Too Much."

Callina Liang of "Presence."

Izaac Wang of "Didi."

Izaac Wang of “Didi.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Shirley Chen of "Didi."

Shirley Chen of “Didi.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Five people pose for a portrait.

Annie Henk of "Ponyboi"

Six people pose for a portrait.

=Jesse Eisenberg of "A Real Pain" =

Molly Manning Walker of "How to Have Sex."

Gaby Hoffman, Talia Ryder and Jena Malone of "Little Death"

Clark Gregg of "Thelma."

Fred Hechinger of "Thelma."

Callina Liang, Chris Sullivan, Lucy Liu, West Mulholland, Eddy Maday and Julia Fox of "Presence."

Bina48 of "Love Machina."

Three people pose for a portrait.

Cast of "Girls State"

Ian Bonhote and Peter Ettedgui of "Super/Man"

Sara Bernstein, Carla Gutierrez and Katia Maguire of "Frida."

"Kneecap" at the LA Times Studio at Sundance Film Festival

A man leans into the camera.

Three people pose for a portrait.

Kieran Culkin, from left, Jesse Eisenberg, Jennifer Grey and Will Sharpe of "A Real Pain."

A woman holds her head and looks of camera.

Five people pose for the camera.

A woman stands next to a man sitting with his arms folded.

Sam Zuchero and Andy Zuchero of "Love Me."

Two women posing for the camera.

A man with glasses and a beanie looks into the camera.

A woman in a denim jacket looks off camera.

A man looks into the camera.

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Jane Schoenbrun of "I Saw The TV Glow."

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Brigette Lundy-Paine of "I Saw The TV Glow."

1. Jane Schoenbrun of “I Saw The TV Glow.” 2. Brigette Lundy-Paine of “I Saw The TV Glow.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

A person wearing a bomber jacket looks into the camera.

A man stands behind a woman.

Five people pose for a portrait.

A woman stands behind a man wearing a scarf.

Five people pose for a portrait.

A woman holds her hand to her chest and smiles.

Normani of "Freaky Tales."

Reina Hardesty of "It's What's Inside" at the LA Times Studio at Sundance Film Festival

John Roberts, John Early, Qaher Harhash and Theda Hammel of "Stress Positions"

Brittany O'Grady of "It's What's Inside."

Nina Bloomgarden of "It's What's Inside."

Eight people pose for a portrait.

Too $hort of "Freaky Tales."

Too $hort of “Freaky Tales.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Kayla Foster of "Your Monster"

Kayla Foster of “Your Monster.” (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

The cast of "Sasquatch Sunset"

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About this story

Photographer: Mariah Tauger
Photo editor: Brandon Choe, Calvin B. Alagot
Lighting assistant: Ethan Benavidez
Deputy director of photography, Booking: Rachel Hulin

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Mariah Tauger was a staff photographer with the Los Angeles Times from 2019-24. Prior to joining the team, she worked in the magazine, freelance and nonprofit world, specializing in lifestyle and features photography. For over a decade, she has covered topics ranging from the Olympics to celebrity chefs and her work has been featured in almost every major American publication. Originally from Colorado, Tauger is an avid environmentalist and outside of photography, her passion lies with animal rights and advocacy.

Brandon Choe is a former entertainment and features photo editor at the Los Angeles Times. Previously, he was the photo editor for Deadline Hollywood and a picture desk editor for Getty Images. Choe grew up in Orange County and attended UCLA.

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