Sundance 2021: This Year Looks a Little Different

Photo: Jakob Owens

PARK CITY, Utah. — Despite the pandemic, nothing can stop Sundance from taking place next year. It’ll just be a little different.

Sundance is scheduled to take place from Thursday, January 28th to Wednesday, February 3rd. It’s expected to be a hybrid approach to a festival, where there will be an in-person component and an online event. To participate in Sundance 2021, it’s recommended to Register Here.

In 2020, there were over 15,000 submissions and the Sundance Institute accepted 244 film projects to be showcased. There are more details to come on the logistics of this 2021’s Sundance Film Festival. Here is the official teaser from the Sundance Institute.

“Welcome to the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. A new chapter filled with possibilities. Despite the challenges this year has brought, nothing could stop us from celebrating independent film, visionary artists, unique perspectives, and you, our adventurous audiences. So, for the first time ever, we are bringing the festival to you—both online and in the real world across the US and beyond. The heart of our festival is our community. The joining of artists and audiences forms something truly extraordinary. We invite you to explore the program, join the conversation, and experience this new festival with us.”

– Tabitha Jackson, (New) Director, Sundance Film Festival