Sundance Relocates Festival Base To Boulder Colorado
The Sundance Institute announced the 2026 Film Festival lineup and that the festival will relocate to Boulder, Colorado, beginning in 2027. The 2026 edition runs January 22–February 1, 2026, in Park City and Salt Lake City with online at-home programming January 29–February 1; the selection includes 90 feature films and seven episodic projects from 28 countries, including 36 first-time feature directors and 94 world premieres.
Key Points
- 1Announces 90 feature films and seven episodic projects representing 28 countries and 94 world premieres
- 2Highlights 36 first-time feature directors (40%) and several Sundance-supported development projects
- 3Signals industry shift as festival plans permanent 2027 relocation from Utah to Boulder, Colorado
Scoring Rationale
Official announcement and large lineup provide newsworthy impact; limitation is sector-specific cultural focus without broad industry disruption.
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