Sundance Film Festival Moving Ahead as Planned Amid L.A. Fires: ‘Coming Together Can Be Healing and Catalytic’
variety.comRebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Sundance will unfold as planned amid the devastating wildfires that continue to burn around Los Angeles.
Though the film festival takes place in Park City, many attendees including filmmakers, studio executives and actors are making the trek to the tiny ski town from southern California.
Several Hollywood events in the Los Angeles area, such as the Critics Choice Awards, BAFTA Tea Party and announcements for SAG, WGA and PGA nominations, were either postponed or canceled in wake of the devastation. “Over the past few days, we’ve had many conversations with artists, volunteers, industry/press, trustees, donors, partners and staff,” Sundance’s acting CEO Amanda Kelso and festival director Eugene Hernandez said in a note to L.A.-area industry professionals. “The losses we’re witnessing and so many are experiencing are hard to fathom and deeply emotional.
Yet, as we continue planning for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival — just 10 days away — we’re moved by the resilience amidst the devastating loss.” Sundance will take place from Jan.
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