“The Sundance Film Festival is here to be a statewide partner, collaborating on arts and culture, education and community. We are incredibly excited to get to work with all of you.”"This is a 'we're here' moment for Boulder and for the state of Colorado," Gov. Jared Polis said during a March 27 press conference announcing Boulder's successful bid to host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027. Credit: Jezy J. We’re proud to be part of helping people tell their stories, and we’re proud of economic development,” he said. The article has also been updated to reflect the passage of an incentive package in the Colorado Legislature.