In Boulder, University of Colorado students are excited for next year's Sundance Film Festival, which will be a great learning experience for putting together festivals of their own.

On Thursday, the final year of the Sundance Film Festival in Utah began, leading to bitter-sweet reactions from the thousands of visitors attending.

The Sundance Film Festival remains a beacon for independent film enthusiasts, kicking off the global circuit with its signature blend of thought-provoking panels and high-profile premieres. However, this year's festivities are bittersweet;

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival kicks off this week in Park City, UT, the final year of the festival before its move to Boulder, Colo. Sundance has always been a valuable market for independent films to screen for the first time and hopefully find a buyer.

Why is Sundance moving to Boulder? The film festival planners have made a major announcement about the future of their highly popular festival.