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Sunday, May 4, 2025

Scott Anderson quoted in the Salt Lake Tribune

Why the Sundance festival left: People who created Utah’s bid talk about what happened

Officials involved in the bid to keep the event in Utah talk about why Sundance chose Colorado — and what happens next (emphasis added)

By Sean P. Means

“We could develop [a festival] that would have immediate credibility, and continue on that tradition of independent films in Utah,” Scott Anderson, the retired CEO of Zions Bank and co-chair of the development committee that compiled Utah’s bid, said in an interview.

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Supporting Documents

  • 08 JAN Meeting Transcript
  • 20 JAN Constituent Letter
  • 28 JAN Complaint to State Auditor
  • 09 FEB GRAMA Request
  • 10 FEB (1/8/26) Meeting Minutes
  • 10 FEB Transcript vs. Minutes
  • 20 FEB Ethics & Conduct
  • 05 MAR “Concept” or Proposal?
  • 05 MAR Notice of Appeal
  • 11 MAR Clarification Request
  • 16 MAR Revised Notice of Appeal (FACSIMILE)
  • 18 MAY PETITIONER's STATEMENT OF FACTS (FACSIMILE)
  • 20 MAY Petitioner's SUPPLEMENTAL Statement of Facts (FACSIMILE)
  • 28 MAY GRO Hearing Transcript

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      • Scott Anderson quoted in the Salt Lake Tribune
      • Articles of Incorporation ("Nuovo Film Festival")
      • "Nuovo" Articles of Incorporation filed
  • ►  2026 (39)
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