The Sundance Film Festival announced in April that the Sundance Institute is potentilly seeking a new host city for the event.
A few of the 15 cities being considered out of 90 submissions was revealed by Deadline , but more names have been released and Louisville has been named as a finalist .
Sundance Film Festival to Louisville? City named among 6 new host finalists
Here's what you need to know:
What is the Sundance Film Festival?
The Sundance Film Festival is an opportunity for independent filmmakers from around the world an opportunity to show their work to the masses. According to the website :
"The Sundance Film Festival is the ultimate gathering of original storytellers and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives. Our annual program includes dramatic and documentary features, short films, and episodic content. We also host daily filmmaker conversations, panel discussions, and other events."
Who runs the Sundance Film Festival?
The nonprofit Sundance Institute runs the Sundance Film Festival.
Where is the Sundance Film Festival?
The Sundance Film Festival is currently hosted in Park City and Salt Lake City , Utah. The festival's contract to remain in Utah expires in 2027.
When is the 2025 Sundance Film Festival?
The Sundance Film Festival will hit the big screens in Utah on Thursday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.
Is Sundance Film Festival changing locations?
Maybe, the 6 finalists officially anounced July 19 by Sundance Film Festival still include Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah.
What 6 cities are Sundance Film Festival finalists for relocation?
Here are the Sundance Film Festival's 6 potential host cities:
What is the Sundance Film Festival's economic impact?
Here's how the Sundance Film Festival contributed to the Utah economy in 2023, according to a press release :
- $118.3 million in Utah gross domestic product
- 1,608 jobs for Utah residents
- $63 million in Utah wages
- $12.8 million in state and local tax revenue
What does it cost to attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in person?
The Sundance Film Festival is offering an early bird special from July 23-30, 2024. Ticket package prices are:
- Festival Package − In Person: $850
- Locals Ticket Package − In Person: $650
- Salt Lake City Pass − In Person: $550
Visit festival.sundance.org for more information.
Do celebrities go to the Sundance Film Festival?
Yes, there were several celebrities in attendance at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, including such stars as Camila Cabello, Will Ferrell, Lionel Richie, Saoirse Ronan, Jerry Seinfeld and more.
What is Sundance Festival attendance?
The Sundance Film Festival went to a hybrid model in 2023. There were 86,824 unique individual attendees to the Sundance Film Festival that year, according to a press release . Viewership totals reached 423,234 combined between in-person and online viewings.
What is Sundance Film Festival's in-person viewer attendance?
There were 138,050 tickets redeemed in person at the Sundance Film Festival in 2023, according to a press release .
What is Sundance Film Festival's online viewer attendance?
Online Sundance Film Festival views reached 285,184 in 2023, according to a press release .
Sundance Film Festival 2024 movies
For a complete rundown of the Sundance Film Festival in 2024, visit festival.sundance.org .
Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims .
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