Cincinnati’s will not be the future host of Sundance Film Festival, as the festival opts for a more "familiar setting."After 40 years, the festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado. Cincinnati was one of the finalists, alongside Boulder and Salt Lake City/Park City, Utah, where the the festival has been held since it debuted in 1978 as the Utah/US Film Festival.Cincinnati made a strong effort to bring the film festival to the Queen City, with council members making a $5 million commitment to the festival, if it was brought to the Queen City starting in 2027. Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval and Film Cincinnati President Kristen Schlotman even brought a Cincinnati delegation to this year's festival in Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah.“While Cincinnati was not selected to host the Sundance Film Festival, we are proud of how our city demonstrated its dynamic role within the film industry. Our proposal focused on long-term sustainability, growth, equity, accessibility, and aimed to deliver a unique and elevated festival experience—all qualities that mirror the evolving priorities of film festivals worldwide," Schlotman said in a statement. Schlotman said while the festival chose a more familiar setting, she believes Cincinnati has proved it is ready to embrace new and lead what's next in the film industry. "Cincinnati has firmly established itself as a premier destination for filmmakers, content creators, and storytellers. Our community has passionately united to support the filmmaking industry, both locally and internationally. This journey has underscored the importance of creating innovative and sustainable spaces for the next generation of artists," Schlotman said.