Sundance is going virtual.
The Park City film festival set for later this month will be all virtual, no in person events or screenings. Luckily, yours truly already signed up for virtual tickets. Whew!
Apparently, the decision was made before the weekend and just announced now.
It makes sense. They want to avoid a super spreader, of course. Next year in Park City. Amen.
📢 Despite ambitious protocols, the Omicron variant with its unexpectedly high transmissibility rates is pushing the limits of health safety, travel and other infrastructures. Thus, #Sundance 2022’s in-person Utah elements will be moving online. More: https://t.co/orExAzKnEu pic.twitter.com/Q93P8p5J9Z
— SundanceFilmFestival (@sundancefest) January 5, 2022