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Sundance Film Festival Departs Park City After 40 Years

1/28/2026

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The Sundance Film Festival will leave Park City, Utah, after more than 40 years.
This year's festival is the first since the death of Robert Redford, founder of the Sundance Film Festival.
Actor Ethan Hawke said, "The streets are full of memories," reflecting the festival's impact on his career.
Producer Matthew Greenfield acknowledged sadness and hope for the festival's future in Boulder, Colorado.

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The Sundance Film Festival will leave Park City, Utah, after more than 40 years.
This year's festival is the first since the death of Robert Redford, founder of the Sundance Film Festival.
Actor Ethan Hawke said, "The streets are full of memories," reflecting the festival's impact on his career.
Producer Matthew Greenfield acknowledged sadness and hope for the festival's future in Boulder, Colorado.