Utah leaders, locals and longtime attendees of the Sundance Film Festival are making their final push to keep the world-renowned independent film festival in the state as its directors consider uprooting it.

Park City and Salt Lake City are continuing to guard many of the details of the bid to retain the Sundance Film Festival in the state. But the governor of Utah and the leader of the Park City Chamber/Bureau have recently entered the scene with limited information.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox walked the press line for the Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Train Dreams” at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday night. “It’s going to be an amazing festival, 41 years of Sundance here in Utah,” Cox said. “I think this is going to be the best one ever.”

I’ve always believed festival is the right word to describe the Sundance experience. The cultural boost the festival brings to ski season is a Sundance hallmark, mirroring the artistic sophistication of our community.

Gov. Spencer Cox and other Utah elected officials welcomed the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Saturday night. They attended a screening of “Train Dreams" directed by Clint Bentley.

Governor Spencer Cox Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Beta Technologies and 47G to potentially revolutionize travel in the Beehive State.

On Thursday morning, reporters met with Governor Cox for a monthly press conference with PBS Utah. He discussed a variety of topics

As we wrap up the closing weekend of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival — the 41st hosted here in Park City — I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make this year’s event a success.

T he largest and most prestigious independent film festival in the U.S. could soon be getting a new home. Taking place now through Feb. 2, Sundance has been held in Park City, Uta

For Park City’s full-time residents, many of whom have grown up with the Sundance Film Festival, the idea of it leaving seems unimaginable.

Columbus and Park City high schools will both be represented at the upcoming State Speech and Drama competition, with multiple students earning their spots through strong performances at divisionals.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox outlines priorities on housing, energy and infrastructure during his 2025 State of the State address.