Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson’s Statement Regarding Sundance Film Festival Leaving Utah

Salt Lake City, UT – In response to Sundance Film Festival’s decision to leave Utah, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson issued the following statement:

“This is the end of an era. An era that I know well, as I was one of the original Sundance Institute employees. In the late 70’s and early 80’s, Bob Redford acted on a vision to nurture independent film and filmmakers and established the Sundance Institute and Film Festival in Utah. He chose Utah as he recognized the power of its land and people. Our economy, local residents, and the broader film community benefited. I am deeply saddened and disappointed by the Sundance Institute Board’s decision to leave Redford’s home. Unfortunately, the current leadership has lost sight of the legacy and spirit that has been a staple of the organization for nearly 50 years.” 

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