Sundance Film Festival’s New Home For 2027 Down to Three Cities & One Is A Big Surprise

After which there have been three. After months of in-person visits and formal pitches, the Sundance Institute introduced there at the moment are three remaining candidates to host future editions of the famed movie pageant. The remaining candidates are Boulder, Colorado, Cincinnati, Ohio, and a mixed Salt Lake Metropolis and Park Metropolis, Utah bid. And, sure, the Cincinnati inclusion just isn’t a typo.

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In an announcement from the Institute, Eugene Hernandez, Competition Director and Head of Public Programming, famous, “As we move to the next phase in our search for a sustainable home for the Sundance Film Festival, we see great promise and potential in Boulder, Cincinnati, and Salt Lake/Park City. Each has shown us the blend of exciting possibilities, values, and logistics needed to produce a vibrant, inviting, and inclusive Festival. We’re excited for a future Sundance that can discover, support, and inspire artists and audiences for the next forty years.”

Ebs Burnough, Sundance Institute Board Chair added, “We are deeply grateful to all the finalists and appreciate the partnership and ingenuity we found in the three moving forward. as well as Atlanta, Louisville, and Santa Fe this summer. Leaders and locals in each community generously welcomed and inspired us as we explored the potential for our Festival in 2027, and beyond. On behalf of the entire Sundance Institute team, thank you.”

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Three different candidate cities have been thought-about however didn’t make the reduce. They included Atlanta, Georgia, Louisville, Kentucky, and Sante Fe, New Mexico.

The pageant has made Park Metropolis its dwelling for over 40 years, however important prices, decrease attendance (therefore, decrease income), and a scarcity of enthusiasm on the bottom from locals made the pageant forged a wider internet for the longer term. It ought to be famous that the brand new Utah bid would primarily transfer the pageant to downtown Salt Lake Metropolis with some particular occasions in Park Metropolis over the primary weekend of the occasion.

Reviews point out that Cincinnati unexpectedly impressed the pageant committee with their enthusiasm and downtown riverside choices whereas Boulder has a $2 million funding in its bundle. The latter additionally has the good thing about being midway between each Los Angeles and New York, which can come into play.

The pageant additionally offered official statements from every of the remaining bid cities and their representatives.

Boulder, Colorado assertion from Governor Jared Polis:

“Boulder is the next natural home to the Sundance Film Festival and we are excited to be one of three finalists to host starting in 2027. Here in Colorado we cherish our creative communities, the jobs they create, and the economic contributions they make to our entire state, and the Sundance Film Festival would perfectly complement the work and creative activity already happening here in Colorado.”

Cincinnati, Ohio assertion from Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval & Kristen Schlotman, President/CEO, Film Cincinnati:

“We are ecstatic to continue being considered as the next host city for the Sundance Film Festival. As long-time attendees, we believe Cincinnati’s dedication to the arts, hospitality, and historic theaters make it a great fit. We are inspired by the idea of partnering with the Sundance Institute to celebrate the festival’s rich legacy while introducing a dynamic, walkable, and accessible new venue. Cincinnati’s blend of creativity, culture, and community promises to be an unforgettable experience for both filmmakers and audiences.”

Salt Lake Metropolis/Park Metropolis, Utah assertion from Salt Lake Metropolis Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Park Metropolis Mayor Nann Worel, and Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson:

“Salt Lake City, Park City, and Salt Lake County are proud to unite in support of the Sundance Film Festival. Each step brings us closer, as a bid team in continuing our journey with Sundance. We are eager to forge an even stronger bond to inspire artists and elevate the festival experience. With our extensive event infrastructure, world-class venues, and warm hospitality, we’re ready to help Sundance shine on the global stage.”

The 2025 and 2026 festivals might be held in Park Metropolis, Utah as deliberate. The potential new dwelling for the pageant might be unveiled after the 2025 pageant which runs from January 23 to February 2.