Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder
Summary
The Sundance Film Festival will move from Park City, Utah, to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027. The move follows a long search for a new host city and aims to help the festival grow while benefiting Boulder's economy and culture.Key Facts
- Sundance Film Festival has been held in Utah for 42 years before this planned move.
- The festival will take place annually in January, and Boulder’s local film festival may shift its dates to avoid overlap.
- Colorado Governor Jared Polis said the festival will create jobs and boost the local economy.
- Boulder was chosen after a detailed review as the best new home for Sundance.
- The Colorado legislature may offer up to $34 million in tax credits to help attract the festival.
- Some lawmakers oppose giving tax credits because they feel it mainly benefits Boulder, not the whole state.
- Local hotels in Boulder have agreed to limit price increases during the festival to help visitors.
- In 2024, Sundance had about 73,000 attendees and brought $132 million into Utah’s economy.
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