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| runtime = 85 minutes
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'''''EDC 2013: Under the Electric Sky''''' is an American [[musical film|musical]] [[documentary film]] co-directed by Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sundance 2014 Interview: Dan Cutforth & Jane Lipsitz on Under the Electric Sky|url=http://www.craveonline.com/film/interviews/633263-sundance-2014-interview-dan-cutforth-jane-lipsitz-on-under-the-electric-sky|accessdate=May 17, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=‘Under the Electric Sky’ Trailer and Poster: Welcome to the Experience|url=http://screenrant.com/under-electric-sky-trailer-poster/|accessdate=May 17, 2014}}</ref> The film also features Pasquale Rotella, producer of the [[Electric Daisy Carnival]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: The first tantalizing clip from EDC’s "Under the Electric Sky" is here|url=http://inthemix.com/news/watch-the-first-tantalizing-clip-from-edcs-under-the-electric-sky-is-here/16067|accessdate=January 18, 2014}}</ref>
'''''EDC 2013: Under the Electric Sky''''' is an American [[musical film|musical]] [[documentary film]] co-directed by Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sundance 2014 Interview: Dan Cutforth & Jane Lipsitz on Under the Electric Sky|url=http://www.craveonline.com/film/interviews/633263-sundance-2014-interview-dan-cutforth-jane-lipsitz-on-under-the-electric-sky|access-date=May 17, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Under the Electric Sky' Trailer and Poster: Welcome to the Experience|url=http://screenrant.com/under-electric-sky-trailer-poster/|access-date=May 17, 2014}}</ref> The film also features Pasquale Rotella, producer of the [[Electric Daisy Carnival]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: The first tantalizing clip from EDC's "Under the Electric Sky" is here|url=http://inthemix.com/news/watch-the-first-tantalizing-clip-from-edcs-under-the-electric-sky-is-here/16067|access-date=January 18, 2014}}</ref>


The film had its world premiere at [[2014 Sundance Film Festival]] on January 18, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sundance 2014: Park City at Midnight|url=http://www.indiewire.com/article/sundance-2014-park-city-at-midnight|accessdate=January 18, 2014}}</ref> The film later screened at ''Sundance London Film Festival'' on April 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sundance London 2014 Review – EDC 2013: Under the Electric Sky (2014)|url=http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2014/04/sundance-london-2014-review-edc-2013-electric-sky-2014.html|accessdate=May 17, 2014}}</ref>
The film had its world premiere at [[2014 Sundance Film Festival]] on January 18, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sundance 2014: Park City at Midnight|url=http://www.indiewire.com/article/sundance-2014-park-city-at-midnight|access-date=January 18, 2014}}</ref> The film later screened at ''Sundance London Film Festival'' on April 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sundance London 2014 Review – EDC 2013: Under the Electric Sky (2014)|url=http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2014/04/sundance-london-2014-review-edc-2013-electric-sky-2014.html|access-date=May 17, 2014}}</ref>


[[Focus Features]] acquired the distribution rights of the film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Focus Goes UNDER THE ELECTRIC SKY|url=http://www.focusfeatures.com/the_signal/news?bid=focus_goes_under_the_electric_sky|accessdate=May 17, 2014}}</ref>
[[Focus Features]] acquired the distribution rights of the film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Focus Goes UNDER THE ELECTRIC SKY|url=http://www.focusfeatures.com/the_signal/news?bid=focus_goes_under_the_electric_sky|access-date=May 17, 2014}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
The film chronicles the community and life of festival-goers during [[Electric Daisy Carnival]] in [[Las Vegas]], the largest dance and music festival held in the US.<ref>{{cite web |title=Under the Electric Sky|url=http://www.undertheelectricsky.com/#synopsis|accessdate=December 30, 2014}}</ref>
The film chronicles the community and life of festival-goers during [[Electric Daisy Carnival]] in [[Las Vegas]], the largest dance and music festival held in the US.<ref>{{cite web |title=Under the Electric Sky|url=http://www.undertheelectricsky.com/#synopsis|access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
''EDC 2013: Under the Electric Sky'' received mixed reviews from critics. Justin Lowe in his review for ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' praised the film by saying that "Colorful 3D eye candy provides minimal cinematic nourishment."<ref>{{cite web |title=Under the Electric Sky (EDC 2013): Sundance Review|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/under-electric-sky-edc-2013-674217|accessdate=May 17, 2014}}</ref> Katie Hasty of ''[[HitFix]]'', praised the film by saying that "For electronic and dance music lovers, that storyline may hit the spot, especially with the non-stop throb and the colorful scenery. There is no competing version, which is “Under the Electric Sky’s” triumph, and also its problem."<ref>{{cite web |title=Review: 'Under the Electric Sky' is a long-form Electric Daisy Carnival commercial|url=http://www.hitfix.com/immaculate-noise/review-under-the-electric-sky-is-a-long-form-electric-daisy-carnival-commercial|accessdate=May 17, 2014}}</ref> Dennis Harvey in his review for ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' said that "Those who suspect that EDM is possibly the most vapid form of 'alternative' music will have their suspicions confirmed by this 3D documentary."<ref>{{cite web |title=Sundance Film Review: ‘Under the Electric Sky’|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/sundance-film-review-under-the-electric-sky-2-1201066543/|accessdate=May 17, 2014}}</ref>
''EDC 2013: Under the Electric Sky'' received mixed reviews from critics. Justin Lowe in his review for ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' praised the film by saying that "Colorful 3D eye candy provides minimal cinematic nourishment."<ref>{{cite web |title=Under the Electric Sky (EDC 2013): Sundance Review|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/under-electric-sky-edc-2013-674217|access-date=May 17, 2014}}</ref> Katie Hasty of ''[[HitFix]]'', praised the film by saying that "For electronic and dance music lovers, that storyline may hit the spot, especially with the non-stop throb and the colorful scenery. There is no competing version, which is “Under the Electric Sky’s” triumph, and also its problem."<ref>{{cite web |title=Review: 'Under the Electric Sky' is a long-form Electric Daisy Carnival commercial|url=http://www.hitfix.com/immaculate-noise/review-under-the-electric-sky-is-a-long-form-electric-daisy-carnival-commercial|access-date=May 17, 2014}}</ref> Dennis Harvey in his review for ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' said that "Those who suspect that EDM is possibly the most vapid form of 'alternative' music will have their suspicions confirmed by this 3D documentary."<ref>{{cite web |title=Sundance Film Review: 'Under the Electric Sky'|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/sundance-film-review-under-the-electric-sky-2-1201066543/|access-date=May 17, 2014}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 04:33, 10 December 2023

EDC 2013: Under the Electric Sky
Film poster
Directed byDan Cutforth
Jane Lipsitz
Produced byKevin Mann
Rachel Miller
CinematographyReed Smoot
Edited bySteve Lichtenstein
Dava Whisenant
Music byKaskade
Production
companies
Haven Entertainment
Insomniac Events
Distributed byFocus Features
Release dates
  • January 18, 2014 (2014-01-18) (Sundance)
  • May 29, 2014 (2014-05-29) (United States)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

EDC 2013: Under the Electric Sky is an American musical documentary film co-directed by Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz.[1][2] The film also features Pasquale Rotella, producer of the Electric Daisy Carnival.[3]

The film had its world premiere at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014.[4] The film later screened at Sundance London Film Festival on April 25, 2014.[5]

Focus Features acquired the distribution rights of the film.[6]

Synopsis

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The film chronicles the community and life of festival-goers during Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, the largest dance and music festival held in the US.[7]

Reception

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EDC 2013: Under the Electric Sky received mixed reviews from critics. Justin Lowe in his review for The Hollywood Reporter praised the film by saying that "Colorful 3D eye candy provides minimal cinematic nourishment."[8] Katie Hasty of HitFix, praised the film by saying that "For electronic and dance music lovers, that storyline may hit the spot, especially with the non-stop throb and the colorful scenery. There is no competing version, which is “Under the Electric Sky’s” triumph, and also its problem."[9] Dennis Harvey in his review for Variety said that "Those who suspect that EDM is possibly the most vapid form of 'alternative' music will have their suspicions confirmed by this 3D documentary."[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Sundance 2014 Interview: Dan Cutforth & Jane Lipsitz on Under the Electric Sky". Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  2. ^ "'Under the Electric Sky' Trailer and Poster: Welcome to the Experience". Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  3. ^ "Watch: The first tantalizing clip from EDC's "Under the Electric Sky" is here". Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  4. ^ "Sundance 2014: Park City at Midnight". Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  5. ^ "Sundance London 2014 Review – EDC 2013: Under the Electric Sky (2014)". Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  6. ^ "Focus Goes UNDER THE ELECTRIC SKY". Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  7. ^ "Under the Electric Sky". Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  8. ^ "Under the Electric Sky (EDC 2013): Sundance Review". Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  9. ^ "Review: 'Under the Electric Sky' is a long-form Electric Daisy Carnival commercial". Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  10. ^ "Sundance Film Review: 'Under the Electric Sky'". Retrieved May 17, 2014.
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