Like some of the lucky filmmakers at Sundance, Atlanta may be in the running for a major win.
It’s been based in the resort town of Park City, Utah, since its inception in 1978, but growing financial and development concerns have led festival organizers to seek a new location. That announcement has been met with a slew of U.S. cities with strong cultural arts ties planning bids.
Now that includes Atlanta, according to Chris Escobar, owner of the Plaza and Tara Theatres.
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