{"id":3350,"date":"2025-03-28T01:04:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T01:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanggraloka.com\/sundance-film-festival-moves-to-colorado-after-nearly-50-years-in-utah\/"},"modified":"2025-03-28T01:04:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T01:04:08","slug":"sundance-film-festival-moves-to-colorado-after-nearly-50-years-in-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanggraloka.com\/en\/sundance-film-festival-moves-to-colorado-after-nearly-50-years-in-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"Sundance Film Festival Moves to Colorado After Nearly 50 Years in Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-document-id=\"cms\/api\/amp\/slideshow\/AA1y1yQX\" data-reference=\"slideshow\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n The<br \/>\n Sundance Film Festival<br \/>\n has discovered a new abode in the Centennial State.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n The<br \/>\n long-running movie exhibition<br \/>\n , formerly located in Park City, Utah, has selected Boulder, Colorado, as its new home base, announced the Sundance Institute&#8217;s Board of Trustees.<br \/>\n announced Thursday<br \/>\n .\n<\/p>\n<p>\n &#8220;Boulder boasts a close-knit community, unique natural allure, and a thriving arts culture, which makes it perfect for the festival\u2019s expansion,&#8221; the statement noted. Competing locations included Cincinnati and Salt Lake City.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong><br \/>\n   Begin your day with more knowledge. Receive all the essential news directly in your mailbox every morning.<br \/>\n  <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Ebs Burnough, the chair of the Sundance Institute Board, stated in an official release that they hold deep admiration for both the finalist cities and their respective communities&#8230; These entities submitted exceptionally robust applications and invested their efforts, enthusiasm, and dedication throughout the entire process,&#8221; he mentioned officially.\n <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">\n  When will Sundance relocate to Colorado?<br \/>\n <\/h2>\n<p>\n  The Sundance Film Festival plans to officially relocate to Colorado starting from its 2027 event. For this year\u2019s iteration in 2026, similar to past events, it will continue to be held in Park City and Salt Lake City. Established by filmmaker Sterling Van Wagenen, the Sundance Festival initially commenced in Salt Lake City in August 1978 under the title of the Utah\/US Film Festival.\n <\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\">\n<span><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n    Sundance Film Festival 2025:<br \/>\n   <\/strong><br \/>\n   Here are all the top movies we watched, listed in order<br \/>\n  <\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Colorado is &#8220;delighted&#8221; to host the cinematic charm within its borders.<br \/>\n  Gov. Jared Polis<br \/>\n  stated in an official release, emphasizing that Colorado takes pride in &#8220;supporting the arts and film industry as a vital economic engine, significant source of employment, and essential element of our vibrant cultural landscape.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  The marketing group Visit Boulder expressed their deep honor over the city\u2019s choice, according to CEO Charlene Hoffman in an official statement. Hoffman further stated, \u201cImagination, ingenuity, and self-expression define what makes Boulder unique, and we\u2019re excited to host filmmakers and movie enthusiasts globally.\u201d\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  The institute along with its board of trustees expressed their gratitude towards the festival\u2019s long-term home and vibrant core, which has been hosting the event for over four decades\u2014Park City alongside the state of Utah\u2014as stated in Thursday&#8217;s announcement. They emphasized that Park City and Utah will remain integral parts of the festival&#8217;s legacy.\n <\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\">\n<span><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n    Review:<br \/>\n   <\/strong><br \/>\n   &#8216;Atropia,&#8217; &#8216;Twinless&#8217; lead Sundance award winners. Check out these additional films we enjoyed.<br \/>\n  <\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The 2025 Sundance Film Festival, held in January, featured films like the war satire &#8220;Atropia&#8221; and the dark comedy &#8220;Twinless.&#8221;<br \/>\n  collect top awards<br \/>\n  , while the event<br \/>\n  spotlighted other works<br \/>\n  including &#8220;The Ugly Stepsister,&#8221; &#8220;Oh, Hi!&#8221; and &#8220;Pee-wee in His Own Shoes.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  At the red carpet event for the festival,<br \/>\n  boasted star-studded appearances<br \/>\n  from the likes of<br \/>\n  Jennifer Lopez<br \/>\n  ,<br \/>\n  Ayo Edebiri<br \/>\n  ,<br \/>\n  Chlo\u00eb Sevigny<br \/>\n  ,<br \/>\n  Cynthia Erivo<br \/>\n  and<br \/>\n  Glenn Close<br \/>\n  .\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  The upcoming Sundance Film Festival is scheduled to take place next year starting from<br \/>\n  From Jan. 22 to Feb. 1, 2026<br \/>\n  .\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  Contributors: Brian Truitt, Patrick Ryan, and Kim Willis, USA TODAY\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  The article initially appeared on USA TODAY.<br \/>\n  The Sundance Film Festival is moving to Colorado after almost half a century in Utah.\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sundance Film Festival has discovered a new abode in the Centennial State. 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