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The that the city of Boulder has been selected to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027.

The announcement follows a proposal submitted in June 2024 by the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Boulder) with support from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), the Colorado Office of Film Television and Media, OEDIT‘s Business Funding & Incentives Division, Colorado Creative Industries, the Colorado Tourism Office and a regional coalition of partners, including the city of Boulder, the Boulder Chamber, ���������� Boulder and the Stanley Film Center.

“I’m beyond excited to welcome the Sundance Film Festival to Colorado starting in 2027,” said Gov. Jared Polis. “Powerful films tell our stories; who we were, who we are and who we aspire to be. Here in Colorado we also celebrate the arts and film industry as a key economic driver, job creator and important contributor to our thriving culture. Now, with the addition of the iconic Sundance Film Festival, we can expect even more jobs, a huge benefit for our small businesses including stores and restaurants, and to help the festival achieve even greater success.”

OEDIT expects the festival will have a significant and growing economic impact to Colorado’s economy. The 2024 festival contributed over $132 million to Utah’s economy while creating 1,730 jobs for Utah residents and $69.7 million in wages. Over 24,000 visitors came from out of state.

The festival will also offer new opportunities to students, faculty, and staff—particularly students and faculty in Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts. Exposure to the world-class filmmakers and actors that attend the Sundance Film Festival will inspire the next generation of artists.

“The University of Colorado Boulder is thrilled to join the cast and crew bringing the legendary Sundance Film Festival to Colorado,” said ���������� Boulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz. “We are excited for tens of thousands of festival guests to experience what we already know: Boulder is an incredible place to immerse yourself in the arts, culture, nature and history that make life worth living. I’m delighted by the opportunities the festival will offer to our students, faculty, staff and extended community.”