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Atlanta Among 6 Finalists to Host Sundance Film Festival – 95.5 WSB

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ATLANTA — Atlanta is among six finalists to be the next host of the Sundance Film Festival.

The festival, started by actor Robert Redford’s company in the 1970s, attracts more than 100,000 visitors to Park City, Utah, each year.

The Sundance Institute’s contract with Utah is set to expire in 2026.

The Atlanta metropolitan area has been nicknamed “the Hollywood of the South” because of its growing film industry.

Officials say Atlanta and its partners have pledged at least $2 million to support the Sundance Film Festival.

The city officially submitted a proposal to host the festival last month.

“Atlanta is a diverse and inclusive city of creators, thinkers, artists and storytellers who embrace the core values ​​of the Sundance Film Festival and want to see Atlanta contribute to the legacy of Sundance,” said Mayor Andre Dickens. “As we move forward in this process, we will continue to shine a spotlight on Atlanta’s art, culture and unique attributes in hopes of earning the opportunity to engage and inspire the next generation of filmmakers and Sundance attendees.”

Besides Atlanta, other cities under consideration include:

  • Boulder, Colorado
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Park City/Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Cincinnati, Ohio

Festival officials will continue to review the six possible locations before making a selection.

If chosen, Atlanta would host the festival starting in 2027.

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