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Sundance Film Festival

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Park City, United States

An independent film festival known for showcasing new work from American and international filmmakers.

CCI Score

CCI Score: Sundance Film Festival

39.58

-0.02%

Latest Event

Sundance Film Festival Relocates in Response to Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

The Sundance Film Festival announced its departure from Park City, Utah for Boulder, Colorado following the enactment of a state law banning LGBTQ+ pride flags on government buildings and schools. The festival cited ethos and equity values in its relocation decision, signaling its disapproval of policies perceived as targeting marginalized communities.

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Sundance Film Festival is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score
These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

  • Sundance Film Festival Relocates in Response to Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Logo
    MAR
    29
    2025

    The Sundance Film Festival announced its departure from Park City, Utah for Boulder, Colorado following the enactment of a state law banning LGBTQ+ pride flags on government buildings and schools. The festival cited ethos and equity values in its relocation decision, signaling its disapproval of policies perceived as targeting marginalized communities.

  • Sundance Film Festival Relocates Amid Discriminatory Policies in Utah Logo
    MAR
    28
    2025

    After over 40 years in Utah, the Sundance Film Festival announced its departure from the state in light of recent anti-LGBTQ+ measures, including an anti-Pride flag ban. The decision comes as Utah reallocates funds to launch a new state-sponsored film festival, reflecting the tensions between progressive cultural institutions and authoritarian policies.

  • +70

    Public and Political Behavior

    March 29

    The relocation of Sundance Film Festival is a clear move away from a state environment that has enacted discriminatory, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. By choosing to leave Utah, the festival avoids association with policies that undermine inclusivity and marginalize vulnerable communities, thus aligning with anti-authoritarian and progressive values.

    Utah Governor Pledges To Create New Film Festival After Sundance Leaves ...

  • Sundance Festival Relocation Amid Political Tensions Logo
    MAR
    27
    2025

    After four decades in Utah, the Sundance Film Festival has relocated to Colorado. While festival leadership claimed that politics did not drive the decision, critics and local officials linked the move to Utah's conservative policies and restrictive treatment of LGBTQ+ communities, underscoring a shift toward an environment more aligned with the festival’s stated ethos of equity, diversity, and independent creativity.

  • +60

    Public and Political Behavior

    March 29

    The decision to relocate the festival, even if officially claimed to be non-political, is interpreted as a rejection of the oppressive and exclusionary political climate in Utah. This move is seen as aligning with progressive values by seeking a more inclusive and supportive environment, thereby taking an anti-authoritarian stance which supports marginalized communities.

    Did Utah's conservative politics drive the Sundance Film Festival to the blue state next door?

  • Sundance Film Festival Lacks Political Activism Amid Trump Administration Logo
    JAN
    29
    2025

    At the 2025 edition of the Sundance Film Festival, organizers notably refrained from staging the politically charged, anti-Trump demonstrations and events that had characterized earlier editions. This departure from past activism marks a missed opportunity to confront authoritarian policies at a time when political resistance remains crucial.

  • -40

    Public and Political Behavior

    March 29

    Historically, Sundance actively hosted political demonstrations and rallies that opposed authoritarian policies, especially during the early Trump era. The absence of such activism in 2025 reflects a significant retreat from anti-fascist public engagement, missing an opportunity to signal resistance to authoritarianism.

    Sundance Film Festival Takeaways: No Deals, No Politics - Variety

  • Sundance Film Festival Hosts Anti-Authoritarian Documentary Screening Logo
    JAN
    25
    2025

    At the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the World Cinema Documentary Competition premiered 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin', a documentary that highlights resistance against authoritarian regimes and underscores the importance of freedom of expression in the face of state repression.

  • +70

    Public and Political Behavior

    March 29

    By hosting the premiere of 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin', Sundance Film Festival provided a platform for anti-authoritarian voices and encouraged democratic engagement. The event promoted resistance against oppressive regimes, supporting free expression and challenging authoritarian narratives.

    “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” Is a Roadmap for Bravery in the Face of Authoritarianism

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