Sundance Institute’s workers form a union — and use Robert Redford’s words to make their case
Employees say they are not being heard when management makes major decisions — such as the Sundance Film Festival’s move to Colorado in 2027.
(Gabe Rovick | Sundance Institute) Filmmaker Diffan Sina Norman, center, directs a scene from his script, "Sitora," at the 2025 Sundance Institute Directors Lab, at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. Institute staffers have formed a union, and are seeking the institute's recognition.