Distribution : Will Sundance move? by Sam Sokolow

Sam Sokolow

Will Sundance move?

The only constant in life is change, as they say. But the idea of the Sundance Film Festival not taking place in Park City feels weird. What are your thoughts on Sundance moving and, if it does move, where do you think it should go? https://variety.com/2025/film/features/sundance-cincinnati-hollywood-wor...

Jack Vincent

It’s a tough one, but having worked on sports events like World Cup Football (soccer) and the Olympics for 12 years, the host city sets the tone.

Austin is obviously out because of SxSW. It will have to be someplace funky and yet unencumbered by an existing festival that’s prominent.

Laura Donaldson

Interesting, in keeping with the snow vibing places, how about...

Livingston, Montana, setting of A River Runs through it, Yellowstone...

Minneapolis - sub-zero temps, plenty of art... maybe

Brattleboro, Vermont, mountianous with craft beer and

Fort Collins, it's Colorado and beer, or

Olympia, Washington...

Albuquerque or ?

Portland, Maine ?

Baltimore, colorful, out-of-the-box museums

Springfield, Oregon, green with animated blue skies and fluffy clouds

Denton instead of Austin?

Oklahoma City - distinct neighbourhoods, street art...

Nashville...

Guess I should get back to writing, instead of looking up interesting arty places in the states

Dan MaxXx

Move to a state & town wiling to give special tax breaks to Sundance, put up with show biz ppl for 3-4 weeks, close to airports, luxury hotels.

Maybe Sun Valley, Idaho. The town is already full of famous Hollywood ppl.

Willem Elzenga

Bring it all online, state-of-the-art. Who cares!

Ashley Renee Smith

This is such an interesting discussion, Sam Sokolow! I agree, Sundance and Park City feel almost inseparable! But with rising costs and logistical challenges, I can understand why a move might be considered. If they do relocate, I think a city like Denver could be a great option. It's easy to travel to, has a growing arts scene, and could definitely handle an event of this scale while still offering that unique, creative atmosphere that makes Sundance so special. Plus, it keeps the festival relatively close to its original roots.

It'll be interesting to see how they balance tradition with the need to evolve.

Sam Rivera

Not sure where they’ll go but Park city is such an imperative place for this to take place!

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