Sundance’s Last Run in Park City and a New Chapter in Boulder

Sundance opens in Park City for the final time, closing an era defined by indie breakthroughs and Robert Redford’s legacy. The festival now faces industry turbulence, including consolidation pressures and fast-moving AI tools.

Today on Neural Newscast: Sundance begins its final year in Park City, Utah, before moving to Boulder, Colorado. We look at what the relocation signals for independent film, what organizers are doing to honor Robert Redford’s legacy, and why artificial intelligence is shaping conversations across the festival.

  • 🎭 Sundance says goodbye to Park City after decades of indie film history
  • 🏔️ The festival’s growth strains a small mountain town, from traffic to venue capacity
  • 🕯️ Robert Redford’s legacy takes center stage with tributes and a new award
  • 🔬 AI tools and documentaries drive new debate about authorship, jobs, and creative control
  • 🎬 A high-profile slate blends newcomers and major stars, while documentaries remain a launchpad

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  • (00:00) - Billboard Intro
  • (00:06) - Story 1: Sundance Leaves Park City
  • (01:04) - Story 2: AI and the Future of Filmmaking
  • (02:10) - Outro
Sundance’s Last Run in Park City and a New Chapter in Boulder
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