Sundance Institute Selects Finalists for Long-Term Host

Festival to Move to New Host City in 2027

The Sundance Institute has announced the three finalists in its search for a long-term host city for the Sundance Film Festival, which will transition to its new home in 2027.

Finalists

The three finalists are Salt Lake City/Park City in Utah, Boulder in Colorado, and Cincinnati in Ohio. These locations were selected after a review of their ethos and equity values, infrastructure, and capabilities to host the festival. The search committee is also looking at how each location will continue to nurture the diverse Sundance community and inspire the next generation of independent filmmakers.

Future of the Festival

The Sundance Film Festival will continue to take place in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2025 and 2026. In 2027 and subsequent years, the festival will move to its new host city. The proposal by Salt Lake City and Park City would see more of the festival take place in Salt Lake City than in the past.

Eugene Hernandez

Eugene Hernandez, festival director and head of public programming, expressed excitement about the finalists, saying: “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.”

Sundance 2025

Sundance 2025 runs from January 23 to February 2.

Conclusion

The Sundance Institute has selected three finalists in its search for a long-term host city for the Sundance Film Festival. The transition to the new host city is expected to occur in 2027.

FAQs

Q: What are the three finalists for the Sundance Institute’s long-term host city?
A: Salt Lake City/Park City in Utah, Boulder in Colorado, and Cincinnati in Ohio.

Q: Will the festival continue to take place in Park City and Salt Lake City in the near future?
A: Yes, the Sundance Film Festival will continue to take place in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2025 and 2026.

Q: When is the transition to the new host city expected to occur?
A: The transition to the new host city is expected to occur in 2027.

Q: What is the criteria used to select the finalist locations?
A: The criteria used to select the finalist locations include ethos and equity values, infrastructure, and capabilities to host the festival, as well as the ability to nurture the diverse Sundance community and inspire the next generation of independent filmmakers.