"Hearts will be heavy at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival for at least three reasons: There's the death of leader Robert Redford, the very recent passing of beloved communications chief Tammie Rosen, and the fact that this January will mark the festival's last in Utah. It's moving to Boulder, Colorado, for the January 2027 edition and for the forseeable future."
"People want to be there for the last Utah edition, just as they'll all want to be there for the first Colorado one. The festival headquarters is already anticipating strong attendance levels and pass sales for a festival that, from traffic jams to impossible restaurant reservations and competition with the local ski corps, has in many ways outgrown its flagship home."
2026 Sundance will be the final edition held in Utah before relocation to Boulder, Colorado for January 2027 and beyond. The event will be marked by recent losses, including founder Robert Redford and communications chief Tammie Rosen. Attendance, pass sales, and industry presence are expected to surge as participants seek to attend both the last Utah and first Colorado editions. Programming emphasizes nostalgia and legacy films honoring past breakout movies and Park City. The main film slate is expected to be announced in December. Industry headwinds include a contracted acquisitions market and fewer sponsorship deals, complicating sales and talent draws.
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