'There's nothing like it': Panelists talk Sundance at CU Boulder - Broomfield Enterprise

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Leaders in the film industry, including Gigi Pritzker and LuLu Wang, recently spoke at CU Boulder. They discussed the Sundance Film Festival coming to Boulder from January 21 to January 31. They said the festival will bring movies and events to many places in Boulder, like stores and schools. The speakers highlighted that Sundance helps new filmmakers by offering workshops and support. They also mentioned that Sundance wants to be involved in Colorado all year, not just for the festival. One speaker, Gigi Pritzker, shared that she enjoys the lines at Sundance because she meets new people and feels the excitement for the films. She called the experience "amazing." Filmmaker LuLu Wang explained that success in filmmaking takes a long time and that Sundance labs are important for artists because the government doesn't fund the arts much in the U.S. They both agreed that Sundance is important for the growth of movies in the country and that building a relationship with CU Boulder is exciting.