The Sundance Institute is opening up a bidding process for a potential new host city for the Sundance Film Festival, signaling a possible exit from Park City, Utah, where the indie mecca has called home since its creation in 1985.
Sundance will hold a request for information (RFI) period for interested cities in the United States from April 17 to May 1, then select cities will participate in a request for proposal (RFP) process from May 7 to June 21. The chosen city will be announced next winter and will host the festival starting in 2027.
“We are in a unique moment for our Festival and our global film community, and with the contract up for renewal, this exploration allows us to responsibly consider how we best continue sustainably serving our community while maintaining the essence of the Festival experience,” said Eugene Hernandez, director of the Sundance Film Festival in a statement released Wednesday.