By Justin Worsley,
The Sundance Kid himself, Robert Redford, has brought the renowned independent film festival overseas.
At a press conference on Tuesday in London, Redford announced that Sundance London will officially debut from April 26-29 2012.
The event will be held at London's O2 Arena, which is owned by German-based company AEG, and will feature musical performances along with screenings of independent films, discussion panels and classes.
"It is our mutual goal to bring to the U.K. the very best in current American independent cinema," said Redford.
Redford, 74, won an Academy Award for Best Director in 1980 for "Ordinary People." He has also received nominations for his role in "The Sting" and for directing "Quiz Show."
Redford founded the film festival in 1978 and it has since become a mainstay in American cinema, hosting a festival every January for American Independent films.
Screening at the inaugural festival in London will include films shown in the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
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