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Park City streets are normally packed during the Sundance Film Festival. This year, the festival will be remote.
In a normal year, the Sundance Film Festival has a major impact on Utah’s economy. Last year, it attracted nearly 120,000 people, about a third of whom were mostly wealthy out-of-towners, according to Y2 Analytics’ annual report on the festival’s impact. They spent over $150 million, with out- of-state visitors accounting for close to $135 million.
This year, of course, the festival is taking place virtually. And while more people may be able to participate in an online format, Park City streets won’t see the usual influx of visitors, landing yet another blow to many businesses that rely on the festival and are already struggling through the pandemic.