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One of Sundance’s Biggest Surprise Hits: A Fledgling Photo Agency Called WireImage

The Hollywood Reporter curates archival Sundance photos to revisit early festival moments.
Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, and Robert Redford are highlighted at Sundance screenings from the early 2000s.
The gallery emphasizes how WireImage helped document two decades of Sundance coverage.
Jeff Vespa recalls the early, hands-on web era of Sundance photography.
The piece notes Sundance's evolution from a shaggy, playful backdrop to a more curated festival image.
The gallery includes iconic moments like Walken at Sundance and Kate Hudson before her breakout.
The article positions Vespa’s archive as essential for understanding Sundance history.
The feature references multiple 2000s moments, including Donnie Darko and The Believer cast appearances.
The piece notes the festival's cultural footprint and its shifting photography era.
The gallery features images from Virgin Suicides party and other high-profile Sundance moments.

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