Sundance Festival: A Big Goodbye to Park City

Sundance Festival is saying farewell to Park City after many years. This event has been a big deal for independent filmmakers. It started as a small gathering but grew too big for the town. The festival is moving to Boulder, Colorado. This change is bittersweet. It marks the end of an era and honors Robert Redford, who founded it. Redford passed away last year. He believed in giving opportunities to new filmmakers. Many famous directors got their start at Sundance. Names like Quentin Tarantino and Chloé Zhao are just a few. Last year, over 85, 000 people attended. This shows how popular the festival has become.This year's festival includes a gala and screenings of classic films. There are also new movies and documentaries. Topics like AI and the future of film will be discussed. This is a big moment for the industry. Some worry about the future of film. Issues like AI and big companies taking over are concerns. Ava DuVernay thinks Sundance can be a place for independence. She believes it can stand up for artists. The festival is more than just movies. It's a place for ideas and change. As it leaves Park City, it carries a legacy. The future is uncertain, but Sundance will keep going.