/tags/sundance-film-festival Sundance Film Festival en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:29:31 GMT /news/2025-03-31/sundance-picks-colorado-festival-expected-to-have-huge-regional-impact The Sundance Film Festival — its leaders having decided last week to move the world-renowned event from Utah to Boulder — will make Colorado the epicenter of the movie universe for a week and half each winter for a decade beginning in 2027. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:29:31 GMT /news/2025-03-31/sundance-picks-colorado-festival-expected-to-have-huge-regional-impact Lucas High, BizWest /news/2025-03-28/the-catch-up-sundance-heads-to-boulder-gun-legislation-moves-forward-and-a-sheep-has-quadruplets The Catch Up brings you a roundup of the biggest stories from KUNC newscasts each week. It’s your go-to source for staying informed and up to date. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:43:15 GMT /news/2025-03-28/the-catch-up-sundance-heads-to-boulder-gun-legislation-moves-forward-and-a-sheep-has-quadruplets Nikole Robinson Carroll, Alex Murphy /news/2025-03-27/the-sundance-film-festival-officially-announces-plans-to-move-to-boulder After months of economic incentives and other work, the Sundance Film Festival has decided to relocate to Boulder. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:06:24 GMT /news/2025-03-27/the-sundance-film-festival-officially-announces-plans-to-move-to-boulder Alex Murphy, Emma VandenEinde /news/2025-01-29/colorado-lawmakers-weighing-34m-in-tax-breaks-for-sundance-film-festival Business leaders are enthusiastic about the possibility of the festival moving to Boulder. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:40:43 GMT /news/2025-01-29/colorado-lawmakers-weighing-34m-in-tax-breaks-for-sundance-film-festival Chas Sisk /news/2025-01-16/colorado-lawmakers-offer-34-million-in-tax-incentives-to-land-the-sundance-film-festival A bill proposed this week would offer $3 million a year to a “global film festival entity” that moves to Colorado. The Sundance Institute says Boulder is one of three potential hosts for the country’s largest film festival. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Lance Benzel and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:50:42 GMT /news/2025-01-16/colorado-lawmakers-offer-34-million-in-tax-incentives-to-land-the-sundance-film-festival Jason Blevins, The Colorado Sun /news/2024-09-16/boulder-among-three-finalists-to-host-sundance-film-fest Boulder is one step closer to winning the opportunity to host the Sundance Film Festival for a decade beginning in 2027. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:43:48 GMT /news/2024-09-16/boulder-among-three-finalists-to-host-sundance-film-fest Lucas High, BizWest /news/2024-09-13/the-catch-up-this-weeks-highlights-from-kuncs-newscast Each Friday, KUNC shares some of the most important stories of the week that was from its robust reporting on 91.5 FM. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:00:43 GMT /news/2024-09-13/the-catch-up-this-weeks-highlights-from-kuncs-newscast Beau Baker, Nikole Robinson Carroll /news/2024-09-12/the-sundance-film-festival-may-get-a-new-home-here-are-the-3-finalists The Sundance Film Festival has narrowed its search for a new home down to three finalists. One option remains a combination of Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah, its base for over 40 years. The other two, Boulder, Colorado, and Cincinnati would find the country’s foremost showcase for independent film putting new roots down. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:30:46 GMT /news/2024-09-12/the-sundance-film-festival-may-get-a-new-home-here-are-the-3-finalists Lindsey Bahr, AP /news/2024-07-22/sundance-film-festival-narrows-down-host-cities-from-louisville-to-santa-fe-for-future-years The Sundance Institute announced six finalists in its search for a new host location for the prolific film festival Friday. The Sundance Institute on Friday announced six finalists in its search for a new host location for the influential film festival. cities are one of the six options for future festivals. The other five finalists are Atlanta; Cincinnati; Boulder, Colorado; Louisville, Kentucky and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:41:57 GMT /news/2024-07-22/sundance-film-festival-narrows-down-host-cities-from-louisville-to-santa-fe-for-future-years Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press /news/2024-06-25/boulder-makes-once-in-a-lifetime-pitch-to-host-sundance-film-festival A coalition of Boulder groups is making a play for the city to host the Sundance Film Festival for a decade starting in 2027. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:52:38 GMT /news/2024-06-25/boulder-makes-once-in-a-lifetime-pitch-to-host-sundance-film-festival Lucas High, BizWest