Sundance Film Festival Narrows Search to Three Cities

New locations include Boulder, Cincinnati, and Salt Lake City
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Posted Sep 13, 2024 1:15 AM CDT
Sundance Film Festival Narrows Search to Three Cities
The Egyptian Theatre is pictured on the eve of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Park City, Utah.   (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

The Sundance Film Festival has shortlisted three potential new homes: Boulder, Colorado; Cincinnati, Ohio; or a mix of Salt Lake City and its longtime home of Park City in Utah, the Sundance Institute confirmed Thursday. Eugene Hernandez, festival director, praised the candidates, highlighting their "exciting possibilities, values, and logistics." Sundance will stay in Park City for 2025 and 2026, with any changes set to start in 2027.

Local political figures voiced strong support for their respective cities. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis described Boulder as "the next natural home" for Sundance, while Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval emphasized the city's vibrant arts scene and accessible venue. Utah officials, including the mayors of Salt Lake City, Park City, and Salt Lake County, expressed eagerness to deepen ties with the festival that has anchored Park City's economy for decades.

Founded by Robert Redford, the festival has been crucial in launching the careers of notable filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino and Ryan Coogler. Last year, it generated over $118 million for Utah. Despite its economic boost, concerns have arisen that the festival has outgrown its current location, often clashing with ski resort activities during peak season. Originally considering six cities, including Louisville, Santa Fe, and Atlanta, the final decision on the new location is expected in early 2025. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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