The Sundance Institute was founded by Robert Redford in the early 1980s. The goal of the Institute was to support emerging screenwriters and directors whose unique visions cast them as outsiders of the Hollywood studio system. Now, the Sundance Film Festival, which premiered in 1985, is one of the world's most prestigious film festivals, showcasing the best independent films from around the world to an audience made up of filmmakers, press, industry, and film devotees.
Other festivals you might not want to miss include the Park City Jazz Festival in August and the Park City Music Festival, which takes place from July through the beginning of August. |
