Arts & Culture

From sleeping in a basement screening tent to Star Wars: Rian Johnson’s long road into Hollywood

Rian Johnson speaks at a Sundance Institute event at the University of Denver on Sept. 8. (Andy Green/FoxTalk)

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At a Sundance Institute event at the University of Denver, Johnson looked back on arriving in Park City with “no money,” nowhere to stay and a student film Sundance had rejected.

Sundance Film Festival leaders outline Boulder debut, student access

Most Boulder venues will be within walking distance, transportation plans are still being finalized and student press tickets will be available for the 2027 Festival.

Edited transcript: Sundance Institute leaders on the move to Boulder, student access and press accreditation

Eugene Hernandez and Paula DuPré Pesmen spoke with Colorado student journalists about what the Festival wants to preserve from Park City, what will change in Boulder, transportation and lodging, student access, volunteering and how student newsrooms can apply for press credentials.

Sundance accessibility team is assessing Boulder venues ahead of 2027 festival

Festival director Eugene Hernandez said Sundance is working on ramps and accessibility assessments as it prepares for its first Boulder festival in January.

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