PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — As many in the entertainment industry navigate the devastating effects of the California wildfires, some will soon be decamping to cleaner air in the mountains. The annual Sundance Film Festival begins Thursday in Park City, Utah.

Nicole Beharie and André Holland appear in Love, Brooklyn by Rachael Abigail Holder, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. Three longtime Brooklynites navigate careers, love, loss, and friendship against the rapidly changing landscape of their beloved city.

As the largest independent film festival in the U.S is nearly upon us, we're taking a look at everything you need to know about the 2025 Sundance Film Festival

As a veteran festival-goer who’s experienced both the thrills and spills (literally) of the Sundance Film Festival, I’m here to share the ultimate insider’s guide to navigating Park City’s legendary celebration of independent cinema,