Boulder is bidding to become the new home of the iconic Sundance Film Festival. A formal proposal was submitted by the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Boulder), the City of Boulder, the Boulder Chamber, the University of Colorado and the Stanley Film Center in Estes Park. “Visit Boulder is proud to be working alongside state and local partners that are passionate about welcoming the Sundance Film Festival to Colorado," said Charlene Hoffman, Visit Boulder CEO, in a prepared statement. The timing of the Sundance Film Festival aligns with a relatively slow period of visitor activity in Boulder in January, which will provide an important boost to local businesses, especially for lodging, restaurants and retail.”Sundance Institute, the organization behind the nation’s largest independent film festival, in April announced its intentions to explore new locations after the current contract ends in 2026. The Colorado Economic Development Commission pledged $1.5 million if the festival relocates to Boulder.