Finally, a first real look at the upcoming visual album from Animal Collective and director Danny Perez. The visual album premieres tonight at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

This may seem like an odd choice for the group coming off of 2009′s critically acclaimed Merriweather Post Pavilion (onethirtybpm Review / The Top 50 Albums of 2009) but the project has been in the works for a few years now.

With a visual album being released and a new Panda Bear album seemingly on the way, 2010 is sure to be an exciting year for Animal Collective fans.

Trailer and screening dates after the jump:

Screening Dates (via the ODDSAC site):

World Premiere: Sundance Film Festival.

Tuesday, January 26, 8:30pm
Prospector Square Theatre, Park City

Thursday, January 28, 10:30pm
Holiday Village Cinema I, Park City

Friday, January 29, 9:30pm
Holiday Village Cinema II, Park City

Saturday, January 30, 6:00pm
Broadway Centre Cinemas VI, SLC

Screenings:

March 2
New York City NY, USA
Visual Arts Theatre
With special guests director Danny Perez and members of Animal Collective.
Get tickets: 6:30pm, 8:30pm.

March 17
Chicago IL, USA
Music Box Theatre
With special guests director Danny Perez and members of Animal Collective.
Get tickets: 7pm, 9pm.

Many more cities announced soon.