These cities are trying to lure Sundance away from Utah

Cities from across the country are putting in their bids to be the new host of the Sundance Film Festival — while Utah officials are working to keep the event, which started in the Beehive State in 1978, from going anywhere.The Sundance Institute announced in mid-April that it is considering its options, since its contract with Park City expires after the 2026 festival. The deadline is Wednesday for cities to ask Sundance for specifics about what the institute wants from a host city. Then