The Sundance Film Festival is preparing for its move to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027, with less than six months before the event opens in its new home. Festival organizers are working with city and local officials to revitalize cinema venues and expand the competition lineup. The festival, which typically draws over 85,000 attendees, will be more contained in Boulder, according to Sundance Film Festival Director Eugene Hernandez. Hernandez described the work involved in relocating from Utah as “unprecedented” and addressed whether the festival will accept films created using artificial intelligence. The move includes significant upgrades to local cinemas to accommodate the event. The festival’s expansion of its competition lineup aims to showcase more independent films. Both reports highlight the scale of preparation and the festival’s commitment to maintaining its role as a premier showcase for independent cinema. No official details on the AI film policy have been released, but Hernandez’s comments indicate the topic is under consideration.