Sundance Festival is a Major US Event

Posted on August 4, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture

The Sundance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival that is based in the United States. It takes place every year in the state of Utah. It began in 1978 with the intention of attracting more attention to Utah for filmmakers. It has certainly succeeded in putting Utah on the map of significant film events in the nation. It occurs in January and is bases in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Park City and of course the Sundance Resort. Event tickets are a coveted item, and some people consider it as important to be there as it is to have a film or performance in one entered.

There are various sections to the festival and some focus on American and international documentaries and dramatic films. These are competitive in nature and feature both full length and shorts of various lengths. There is also a non-competitive showcase section, which includes the categories in New Frontier, Park City at Midnight and Spectrum. This allows for recognition of excellence and also provides forums for beginners and experimenters have their works screened. Through the years it has transitioned from an obscure, low-budget operation to a major event that draws hundreds of celebrities and pizzazz and an amazing amount of audience interest and follower support.

The festival began with the intention of showcasing specifically American made films. With Robert Redford as the Chairperson, this helped to establish the event and the organizational team and passion involved were able to make it the success it is today. It continues to expand its reach, scope and services and is extremely intended to assist in the development of filmmakers and provide greater access to the independent and documentary awareness and appeal. Many of the top independent filmmakers have had Sundance as the major aspect of their beginnings. Directors such as Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Robert Rodriguez and Jim Jarmush, all had their first big breaks at Sundance.

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