oleh admin | Mar 28, 2025 | entertainment, events and festivals, festivals, film festivals, news
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The
Sundance Film Festival
has discovered a new abode in the Centennial State.
The
long-running movie exhibition
, formerly located in Park City, Utah, has selected Boulder, Colorado, as its new home base, announced the Sundance Institute’s Board of Trustees.
announced Thursday
.
“Boulder boasts a close-knit community, unique natural allure, and a thriving arts culture, which makes it perfect for the festival’s expansion,” the statement noted. Competing locations included Cincinnati and Salt Lake City.
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“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… These entities submitted exceptionally robust applications and invested their efforts, enthusiasm, and dedication throughout the entire process,” he mentioned officially.
When will Sundance relocate to Colorado?
The Sundance Film Festival plans to officially relocate to Colorado starting from its 2027 event. For this year’s 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.
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Colorado is “delighted” to host the cinematic charm within its borders.
Gov. Jared Polis
stated in an official release, emphasizing that Colorado takes pride in “supporting the arts and film industry as a vital economic engine, significant source of employment, and essential element of our vibrant cultural landscape.”
The marketing group Visit Boulder expressed their deep honor over the city’s choice, according to CEO Charlene Hoffman in an official statement. Hoffman further stated, “Imagination, ingenuity, and self-expression define what makes Boulder unique, and we’re excited to host filmmakers and movie enthusiasts globally.”
The institute along with its board of trustees expressed their gratitude towards the festival’s long-term home and vibrant core, which has been hosting the event for over four decades—Park City alongside the state of Utah—as stated in Thursday’s announcement. They emphasized that Park City and Utah will remain integral parts of the festival’s legacy.
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The 2025 Sundance Film Festival, held in January, featured films like the war satire “Atropia” and the dark comedy “Twinless.”
collect top awards
, while the event
spotlighted other works
including “The Ugly Stepsister,” “Oh, Hi!” and “Pee-wee in His Own Shoes.”
At the red carpet event for the festival,
boasted star-studded appearances
from the likes of
Jennifer Lopez
,
Ayo Edebiri
,
Chloë Sevigny
,
Cynthia Erivo
and
Glenn Close
.
The upcoming Sundance Film Festival is scheduled to take place next year starting from
From Jan. 22 to Feb. 1, 2026
.
Contributors: Brian Truitt, Patrick Ryan, and Kim Willis, USA TODAY
The article initially appeared on USA TODAY.
The Sundance Film Festival is moving to Colorado after almost half a century in Utah.
oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | entertainment, film festivals, local news, news, politics
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — On Thursday, the Sundance Film Festival declared that
its new home
will take place in Boulder, Colorado, beginning in 2027, following a 40-year stint in Park City, Utah.
This choice concludes an extensive year-long competition where multiple American cities aspired to become home to the renowned independent film festival—a platform pivotal for many filmmakers, performers, and Academy Award hopefuls. In the final round of selection, Boulder, Cincinnati in Ohio, along with a joint proposal from Salt Lake City and Park City emerged as top candidates.
Sundance’s newest retreat in Boulder also boasts a link to its creator.
Robert Redford,
Who went to school there during the 1950s?
Below are some of the responses to Sundance’s impending relocation:
In our state, we honor the arts and film industry as a major force behind our economy, generating numerous employment opportunities and playing an essential role in fostering our vibrant cultural scene. With the introduction of the renowned Sundance Film Festival, we anticipate further growth in job creation, which will greatly support local enterprises such as shops and eateries. This was stated by Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
“As I mentioned right from the start, our aim was for Sundance to remain with us. We conveyed this clearly to their management team and crafted an extremely attractive offer. In the end, the choice rests solely with them; however, I feel this would be a misstep, and eventually, they will recognize that they have forsaken more than just a location—they’re giving up part of their legacy,” stated Utah Governor Spencer Cox.
“The Sundance Film Festival serves as a driving force for innovation, artistic expression, and the unveiling of pioneering independent movies that motivate and influence the next chapter of narrative artistry. This endeavor offered us a chance to envision how we can revamp the festival without straying from our core values and objectives.” —Amanda Kelso, acting Sundance CEO, stated this.
“By making this change, we aim to maintain the festival’s commitment to embracing risks, backing inventive storytellers, encouraging autonomy, and captivating as well as educating our audience. I extend my gratitude to the Boulder community for their backing, and I’m eager to witness what the upcoming days hold for the festival in that location.” — stated Redford.
“Although we’re naturally disappointed with this outcome, the State of Utah, along with Park City and Salt Lake City, have consistently been valued collaborators of the Festival. We appreciate the enduring influence it has imparted upon our communities. Our dedication to nurturing artistry remains steadfast within Utah’s borders, as the essence of narrative will perpetually flourish here.” — a collective declaration issued by the leaders of Park City, Salt Lake City, and the Utah Film Commission.
“Although Cincinnati wasn’t chosen as the venue for the Sundance Film Festival, we take pride in showcasing our city’s vibrant contribution to the film sector,” stated Kristen Schlotman, president of Film Cincinnati.
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Hannah Schoenbaum and John Seewer from the Associated Press contributed to this report.
