John Cooper, who led the efforts to move the Sundance Film Festival into the digital age, will be leaving his job as director after the 2020 festival.
The Robert Redford-founded Sundance Institute announced Thursday that Cooper will move into a new role of emeritus director after next year’s festival, which runs Jan. 23 to Feb. 2 in Park City and at venues in Salt Lake City and the Sundance resort.
“This journey has been exhilarating,” Cooper, 63, said in a statement released by the institute. “I’ve been lucky to find my perfect job.” He credited the staff he has worked with over the years, “who strive together to help storytellers follow their dreams and launch careers.