Boulder Advances to Final Phase of Sundance Film Festival Selection Process
September 12, 2024
Boulder, Colorado’s bid to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027 has advanced to the final phase of the selection process. The Sundance Institute announced today that Boulder is one of the final cities under consideration.
This announcement from Colorado’s Office of Economic Development & International Trade follows the official Sundance Institute announcement.
In July, Boulder was named one of six destinations under consideration to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. The selection followed the submission of a strong proposal by 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 (COFTM), and a regional coalition of partners, including the City of Boulder, the Boulder Chamber, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the Stanley Film Center.
If selected, hosting the Festival in Colorado will create new jobs, attract out-of-state visitors, and boost winter tourism, supporting small businesses in Boulder and surrounding areas while elevating Colorado’s creative industries.
“It has been such a pleasure getting to know the Sundance Institute and Film Festival team and better understanding how we can make Boulder the most welcoming and supportive location for the Film Festival’s long-term future. We will continue to roll out the red carpet through this final competitive bid stage as we demonstrate Colorado’s sustained commitment of support for the Film Festival, Boulder’s capacity to meet their logistical needs, and our alignment with their organization values.” - Boulder Chamber President and CEO John Tayer.
Media Coverage of Interest
- The Denver Post
- 9News
- Variety
- Denver Gazette
- The Hollywood Reporter
- The Colorado Sun
- IndieWire
- BizWest
- KDVR
- Denver7
- ABC News
- Deadline
- Estes Park Trail-Gazette
- TheWrap
This is a breaking news story. Media coverage updates as coverage is released.
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