The iconic Sundance Film Festival will move from Park City, Utah to the Boulder, Colorado, Colorado offices, announced Thursday from 2027.
Searches for new host cities have been made for years, and the festival announced a search in 2023, revealing several cities, including Boulder, as AS. Availability of new hosts It was announced last year.
“Colorado is excited to welcome the Sundance Film Festival to its new home in Boulder starting in 2027,” Colorado Gov. Jared Police said in a statement. “Here we celebrate the arts and film industry as key economic factors, job creators and important contributors to a thriving culture. Now, with the addition of the iconic Sundance Film Festival, we have more work for our small businesses, including stores and restaurants.”
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“This decision was informed by a detailed assessment of the key elements essential to creating our festival. In the process it became clear that Boulder is the ideal place to build the future of the festival and marks an important strategic step in natural evolution.”
The Sundance Film Festival is held every January. The Boulder Film Festival could probably be pushed back by about a month, the officials behind that festival He previously told CBS News Colorado.
Utah has been home to the International Film Festival for 42 years, but the festival organizers said the festival is making the home bigger.
Since participating in the selection process, Colorado states and local leaders have put a considerable effort into moving the festival to Boulder, citing urban artist concentration, cultural history, and income benefits to the city and state.
“The Sundance Institute was founded with a commitment to discovering and developing independent artists. The Sundance Film Festival serves as a platform to help expand audiences and broaden the landscape.” “This move ensures that the festival continues its risk initiative, supports innovative storytellers, promotes independence, entertains and enlightens audiences. We are grateful for the support of the Boulder community.
As part of Boulder’s efforts to attract Sundance The state legislature is considering it The refundable tax credit is up to $34 million, which Sundance is expected to move here by 2027. But while some state lawmakers are opposed to the move, some say it’s unfair to ask the statewide to subsidize something that primarily benefits only one community.
Nevertheless, the effort did not stop there. City leaders in Boulder previously said the local hotel has already worked to curb room prices rising during the 11-day event.
“The beautiful scenery at the foot of our walkable downtown, iconic venue, Rocky Mountain will be the setting for the prosperity of the Sundance Film Festival in the next chapter,” said Charlene Hoffman, CEO of Visit Boulder. “It’s an incredible experience to share our vibrant community with the Sundance Institute and we look forward to the festival debut in beautiful Boulder, Colorado with excitement and gratitude.”
A Utah survey found Sundance had nearly 73,000 participants in 2024, generating $132 million in economic production, $14 million in tax revenue and $70 million in wages.
“Boulder is Art Town, Technology Town, Mountain Town and College Town. It’s a place where festivals can build and thrive. This is the beginning of a bold, new journey that invites us to be part of our community and inspires us to be inspired by.” “You can’t imagine a better fit than Boulder.”
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