The Sundance Film Festival is an annual event that showcases new and independent films from around the world. It is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, and it is a major launchpad for new talent. The festival is held in Park City, Utah, and it typically takes place in January. The 2025 Sundance Film Festival will be held from January 23rd to February 2nd.
The Sundance Film Festival was founded in 1978 by Robert Redford and a group of other filmmakers. The festival was originally called the Utah/US Film Festival, but it was renamed the Sundance Film Festival in 1991. The festival is named after the character Sundance Kid, who was played by Redford in the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The festival is a major supporter of independent film, and it has helped to launch the careers of many filmmakers, including Steven Soderbergh, Quentin Tarantino, and the Coen Brothers.