Save The Date! 2025 Festival Early Bird Ticket Sale July 23–30
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Save the Date for the 2025 Festival Early Bird Ticket Sale
For one week only, July 23–30, secure last year’s prices on popular in-person offerings. Prices go up after that date so now’s your chance to hold your spot for next year’s Festival.
Festival Favorites. Free for Utahns. Join Us July 17–21
Join us July 17–21 for free screenings of favorites from the 2024 Festival, an event for local artists, film intros and Q&As from artists in attendance, and more!
Sundance Collab Spotlight Event: Jeff Nichols on The Bikeriders
On July 12, Nichols will discuss his approach to writing and directing, fostering long-term collaborations with actors, regional filmmaking, and working with distinct types of intellectual property.
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Spotlight Event: Jeff Nichols on The Bikeriders
On July 12, learn about Nichols’ approach to writing, directing, and fostering collaborations with actors.
Sundance Film Festival: Local Lens
Join us July 17–21 for nine free indoor and outdoor screenings of favorites from previous Sundance Film Festivals.
Toward Trans Possibilities: Transgender Storytelling with Zackary Drucker and River Gallo
Join this exclusive conversation about authentic trans storytelling on July 24.
Catch the 2024 Festival Short Film Tour in a Theater Near You
Seven short films from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival are making their way across the country. Join us in a theater near you for this theatrical program and support the next generation of indie storytellers.
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