Park City, UT (Aug. 4, 2026) — A new film festival is coming into focus in Park City.
Less than a year after Utah’s famous mountain town hosted its 45th and final Sundance Film Festival, a group that has played a decades-long role in shaping the community’s cinematic scene is stepping in to ensure that independent cinema will endure in Park City.
When Park City Film rolls out the inaugural Park City Film Festival this fall, it’ll be in the spirit of how Robert Redford’s biggest legacy was conceived: with a focus on independent film and emerging creative voices.
Over the course of three consecutive days starting Oct. 23, the new event will feature eight highly curated films — four documentaries, four narrative features and one short film block — along with several filmmaker gatherings, panel discussions and post-screening Q&As.
The festival’s film lineup and panel schedule will be announced on Aug. 17th.
The first Park City Film Festival is intentionally designed as a boutique event, allowing the organization to build toward a larger long-term vision.
“Park City Film was born out of this community’s love for independent film,” said Park City Film’s executive director, Katharine Wang. “We helped create a new venue for the Sundance Film Festival back in 1995, and since then have offered a carefully curated selection of films each week that might not otherwise be available in a community of our size.”
“To be able to build on the foundation we’ve established over the last 30-plus years — and in such a significant way — is truly an honor for us. We’re thrilled to have this opportunity.”
Park City Film also recognizes the cultural and economic impact a successful film festival can have on an entire community.
“By bringing filmmakers and audiences back to Park City, we’re helping support local businesses while celebrating the creative spirit that has long defined this community,” Wang said. “Whether your business is on Main Street or in Kimball Junction, a thriving film festival creates opportunities that benefit everyone.”
For more information about Park City Film and the Park City Film Festival, visit parkcityfilm.org/festival.
About Park City Film
Established in 1995, Park City Film is Summit County’s only nonprofit Art House Cinema. Park City Film uses independent cinema as a catalyst for community engagement, cultural enrichment and meaningful dialogue. Our mission is to create community through film. For more information, visit parkcityfilm.org.
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