The Sundance Institute recently announced Boulder as a finalist to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. If selected, hosting the festival will have a significant and growing economic impact for Boulder and the state of Colorado. In 2023, the Festival contributed over $118 million to Utah’s economy while creating 1,608 jobs for residents and $63 million in wages. It also brought over 21,000 visitors from out of state.

Community members are encouraged to fill out a short four-minute survey to express your interest and impressions of hosting the Sundance Film Festival in 2027. Your responses will be confidential, and information will only be used for assessment purposes.