Sundance Film Festival Considering New Home: Cincinnati, Atlanta, Boulder, Louisville, and Santa Fe Compete for Hosting Rights

Boulder, Colorado United States of America
Cincinnati identified for support of major film projects and nurturing creative talent
Decision based on infrastructure capabilities and alignment with Sundance Institute's values
Finalist cities: Atlanta, Boulder, Cincinnati, Louisville, Park City/Salt Lake City, Santa Fe
Sundance Film Festival considering new home
Sundance Film Festival generates significant economic impact in Utah: $118.3 million GDP, 1,608 jobs, $63 million wages
Sundance Film Festival Considering New Home: Cincinnati, Atlanta, Boulder, Louisville, and Santa Fe Compete for Hosting Rights

The Sundance Film Festival, a renowned independent film event founded by Robert Redford in 1985, is considering relocating from its long-time home in Park City, Utah. Six finalist cities have been selected for the potential hosting of the festival starting from 2027: Atlanta, Georgia; Boulder, Colorado; Cincinnati, Ohio; Louisville, Kentucky; Park City/Salt Lake City, Utah; and Santa Fe, New Mexico. The decision will be based on each city's infrastructure capabilities to host the Festival and its alignment with Sundance Institute's values.

Cincinnati has been identified as a potential host due to Film Cincinnati's support for major film projects in the past, such as 'The Big Sick' and 'Boys Don’t Cry.' The city is known for nurturing creative talent and handling large events with professionalism and capacity. Mayor Aftab Pureval expressed his enthusiasm for the possibility of hosting Sundance Film Festival in Cincinnati.

Atlanta, Boulder, Louisville, and Santa Fe are also under consideration. The final decision is expected to be made in early 2025.

The Sundance Film Festival showcases over 150 films annually across various genres and attracts thousands of attendees. In the past year alone, it generated $118.3 million in Utah's gross domestic product, created 1,608 new jobs for residents, and contributed $63 million in wages to the state.

The Sundance Institute has been evaluating each potential host city based on its infrastructure capabilities to accommodate the festival's growth and sustainability. The finalists will be visited by members of the Sundance Institute selection committee in the coming weeks.


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  • Is the decision based solely on infrastructure capabilities and alignment with Sundance Institute's values?

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Boulder named one of six finalists to host the iconic Sundance Film Festival

The Colorado Sun Jason Blevins Friday, 19 July 2024 17:52
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    • Boulder is one of six finalists to host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027.
    • Colorado Economic Development Commission granted Boulder organizers $1.5 million to help lure the Sundance Festival for 10 years beginning in 2027.
    • The event could bring between $5 million and $100 million in annual tax revenue for Boulder.
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Sundance Film Festival in Cincinnati? It’s possible.

Fox19 News Mary LeBus Friday, 19 July 2024 17:12
  • Unique Points
    • Sundance Film Festival is considering moving from Park City, Utah in 2027.
    • Cincinnati was identified as a potential host city due to Film Cincinnati’s support in the past for major film projects like The Big Sick and Boys Don’t Cry.
    • The Sundance Film Festival is showing nearly 150 films this year from July 23-30, across various genres including family-friendly movies.
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    • ]Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval says Film Cincinnati helped get the city on the Sundance’s map.[]
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Cincinnati named among finalists to host Sundance Film Festival in 2027

WLWT News Channel 9 Emily Sanderson Friday, 19 July 2024 20:14
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    • Cincinnati is known for nurturing creative talent and handling major events with professionalism and capacity
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    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it quotes Ebs Burnough and Amanda Kelso from Sundance Institute stating that the six finalist cities allow them the best opportunity to secure a sustainable future for their Festival and build upon its legacy while continuing to support the next generation of storytellers and highlight bold new works of art. This statement is an opinion, but it is presented as if it holds objective truth.
    • For over 40 years, Sundance has supported, sustained, and helped shine an essential spotlight on independent filmmakers and their work. As we very carefully consider this important decision for our Festival, we believe these six finalists allow us the best opportunity to not only secure a sustainable future for our Festival, but also to build upon its legacy while continuing to support the next generation of storytellers and highlight bold new works of art.
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Sundance Film Festival narrows down host cities — from Louisville to Santa Fe — for future years

The Associated Press News Friday, 19 July 2024 17:04
  • Unique Points
    • Sundance Institute announced six finalists for new host location for the film festival starting in 2027
    • Utah cities are one of the six options for future festivals
    • Robert Redford-founded festival has grown significantly since its inception and Redford expressed concern about its size in 2016
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Sundance Sets 6 Cities as Finalists to Host Festival in 2027 and Beyond

The Wrap News Inc. Adam Chitwood Friday, 19 July 2024 17:00
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    • The Sundance Institute has selected six finalist cities to potentially host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027.
    • Each city was assessed based on infrastructure, ethos and equity values, event capabilities to host the Festival, and their ability to sustainably support the Sundance Film Festival community.
    • Sundance Film Festival will take place in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah in 2025 and 2026 before moving to a new location from 2027 onwards.
    • Throughout the process, Sundance Institute has engaged with various leaders and received submissions from cities across the country.
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