The 41st edition of the Sundance Film Festival returns to Park City and Salt Lake City in Utah, with world premiere documentaries and narrative films, presented in-person and streaming online.

Thousands of people will be flocking to Park City and Salt Lake City for the Sundance Film Festival, which began Thursday. Film fans from as far away as

Star-studded remakes of “The Wedding Banquet” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” headline a diverse and provocative lineup of queer films debuting at the influential festival.

A delegation from Cincinnati is in Utah for the start of the Sundance Film Festival as the Queen City vies to become the new home of the big event.

There are so many opportunities to get involved and participate in the 10 day Sundance Film Festival. One of those stops could be the Filmmakers

Sundance Film Festival Director Eugene Hernandez said the institute has not made a decision about a possible relocation.

The City of Cincinnati put $2.5 million upfront to secure a deal, with at least $2.5 million more promised if the Queen City is selected as the host. The council estimated that Sundance coming to Cincinnati would be an investment for the future that would potentially bring in at least $120 million per year for a decade.

The Sundance Film Festival kicks off on Thursday in Park City, Utah, bringing a fresh new crop of can’t-miss films to the mountains. Below, we break down what we’re most excited about and how to spend your time.

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Sundance: At a press event on Wednesday evening, festival director Eugene Hernandez offered a little more insight into the event's timeline for choosing a new home city.

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.