Holden Payne
Holden Payne is the Technical Director of Exhibition and Production at the Sundance Institute, where he leads cinema exhibition, sound, projection, accessibility, and production for the Sundance Film Festival. Since joining the Institute in 2013, he has overseen complex venue builds, technical partnerships, and major infrastructure projects. With more than two decades of festival experience, including Palm Springs, Seattle, and Telluride, Holden is now leading the technical transformation supporting Sundance Film Festival's debut in Boulder in 2027.
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Room C
Wednesday October 7, 2026
2027 Sundance Film Festival: The New NEW Sound
Join Sundance Institute Technical Director Holden Payne and Dan Beedy from DBPC for a behind-the-scenes look at the ambitious transformation supporting the Festival’s debut in Boulder, January 21-21, 2027. The conversation will explore the design, engineering, and installation of new cinema systems across multiple venues, with a special focus on bringing modern sound to audiences. Hear how the team is creating an immersive experience for the 2027 Festival and beyond!