To keep things interesting let's take Sundance out of the running. Which film festival would you most like to go to for your US premier, and why?
Lots of things may come into play:
-caliber of selected films
-amount of press/exposure
-esteem
-geographic location
-festival staff
-accommodations
-awards
-catchy name?
TRIED TO MAKE THIS A POLL BUT FAILED:
Atlanta
Nashville
Newport Beach
San Francisco International
Seattle International
Slamdance
South By Southwest
Telluride
Tribeca
Other
Lots of things may come into play:
-caliber of selected films
-amount of press/exposure
-esteem
-geographic location
-festival staff
-accommodations
-awards
-catchy name?
TRIED TO MAKE THIS A POLL BUT FAILED:
Atlanta
Nashville
Newport Beach
San Francisco International
Seattle International
Slamdance
South By Southwest
Telluride
Tribeca
Other
I'll definitely report back with details worth sharing. So far I have a lot of homework to do with all the required materials... and I'm OK with that! Were we still living back in Ventura, I'd be able to easily attend. Now that we're here in Boston I'm not sure I can swing the travel expenses. Although I do have a lot of friends I can stay with in the L.A. area. Hmmm.... 
I've heard good things about that school. We loved that area. My wife and I lived there for three years up until this past September when we moved (kicking and screaming) back to our roots/family in New England, landing in the Boston area. Boy do I miss the weather and wine tasting. 