It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic The Museum of Boulder gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Boulder, UT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Eben G Fine Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Flagstaff House or visit Colorado Chautauqua, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Boulder, UT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Boulder, UT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Boulder, UT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The Sundance Film Festival will relocate to Boulder, Colo. in 2027, ending its decades-long run in Park City, Utah. The festival reached a 10 year-deal with city officials after an extensive search for a new base of operations. The snowy haven prevailed against two other finalists: Cincinnati, Ohio and Salt Lake City and Park City.In selecting Boulder, the festival’s leadership cited the fact that it is a...
The Sundance Film Festival will relocate to Boulder, Colo. in 2027, ending its decades-long run in Park City, Utah. The festival reached a 10 year-deal with city officials after an extensive search for a new base of operations. The snowy haven prevailed against two other finalists: Cincinnati, Ohio and Salt Lake City and Park City.
In selecting Boulder, the festival’s leadership cited the fact that it is a college town as well as a tech hub. It also highlighted the community’s natural beauty, something that has been a key component of Sundance, which has always boasted itself as an opportunity to watch great movies against an alpine backdrop.
“One of the things that we also thought about is one of Robert Redford’s founding principles, which is this notion of making sure that the festival has a sense of space and a sense of place,” said Amanda Kelso, Sundance Institute’s acting CEO. “One of the things that you’ll see when you walk around [Boulder] is we are surrounded by this breathtaking Flat Iron Mountain Range, and it’s truly an incredible vibe. So when you’re walking from theater to theater, you’ll really get this opportunity to sort of metabolize what you just watched while convening in nature.”
The city has earned the nickname “People’s Republic of Boulder,” which one popular tourism site attributes to “unique character, progressive values and engaged citizenry.” It’s known as eco-friendly and open to artists and countercultures.
Still, the move to Boulder begins a new and uncertain era for the film festival. After all, Park City has become synonymous with Sundance, having served as its home since 1985. Over the years, it has hosted the premieres of films like “Reservoir Dogs,” “Napoleon Dynamite,” “Sex, Lies and Videotape,” and “Little Miss Sunshine” that ignited the indie revolution of the ’90s and early aughts. This helped redefine moviemaking into something edgier, sexier and more subversive.
But the art form that Sundance celebrates has struggled amid a global pandemic and a prolonged box office slump. The 2024 edition lacked the kind of buzzy new films that once used the festival as a launching ground. Though a few movies like the horror film “Together” and the historical drama “Train Dreams” were sold during Sundance, it’s taken months for other films to find distribution. It’s not just a sign of the punishing new economics of releasing these kinds of movies in theaters. It also signals that streaming services like Netflix that were once aggressive buyers at film festivals have tightened their acquisitions spending.
At the same time, the festival’s relationship with the town has also become strained. Studio executives and agents have been frustrated by the high cost of sending people to Park City, while some locals have grown disenchanted with the influx of fans and press into their tiny hamlet. The fact that the festival is held in the height of ski season, the main source of revenue for the community, has also been a source of tension.
From Sundance’s perspective, the festival was struggling to find enough places for filmmakers to showcase their work. During COVID, the town lost theaters after one venue went bankrupt and another, the Redstone, was remodeled into a luxury venue with fewer seats. Even if Sundance had stayed in Utah, Park City was going to play a much smaller role, hosting only a few events. Under that plan, Salt Lake City would have become the festival’s main hub.
In April 2024, The Sundance Institute, the nonprofit behind the festival, announced that it was entertaining proposals from “viable locations in the United States” to host the festival when its current contract expired with Park City in 2026. Over 100 potential cities and town expressed interest, 13 of which submitted proposals. After several rounds, three finalists emerged. One of these was Cincinnati, Ohio and the other was a proposal that would keep Sundance in Utah.
Sundance appointed a task force to vet potential new home bases. Amy Redford, the daughter of the festival’s founder Robert Redford, was part of that group. As part of the process, the team evaluated the various locations’ infrastructure and event capabilities. The task force offered its recommendations to Sundance’s board, which voted on Wednesday.
In a statement, Robert Redford expressed his gratitude to the state of Utah, while characterizing the organization’s decision to move as a necessary step. “What we’ve created is remarkably special and defining,” he said. “As change is inevitable, we must always evolve and grow, which has been at the core of our survival. This move will ensure that the Festival continues its work of risk taking, supporting innovative storytellers, fostering independence, and entertaining and enlightening audiences. I am grateful to the Boulder community for its support, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for the festival there.”
Boulder’s downtown will become the central hub of the festival, with the city’s theaters and venues hosting screenings and events. There’s also a pedestrian-only block called Pearl Street that will be a locus of activity. The festival said it will also use select spots on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. It said it is working with the city to enhance its infrastructure and accommodation options. Sundance’s leaders expect that Boulder will have more theaters and venues than Park City.
In a statement, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said his state was “thrilled” to welcome Sundance. “Here in our state we celebrate the arts and film industry as a key economic driver, job creator, and important contributor to our thriving culture,” he said. “Now, with the addition of the iconic Sundance Film Festival, we can expect even more jobs, a huge benefit for our small businesses including stores and restaurants.”
The festival’s leadership declined to detail what tax breaks and other financial incentives Boulder offered it to relocate and how those compared to the other finalists.
“Each city and state came to the table with incredible packages, with incredible incentives, but also more more importantly, with incredible passion,” said Ebs Burnough, chair of the Sundance Institute’s board. “We were very diligent in our process to have the financial piece of it be just that — a piece of it.”
In an interview before the news was announced, the festival’s leaders talked excitedly about Boulder, but they also acknowledged that there was something bittersweet about having only one more year left in Park City.
“The Utah audience has for 40-plus years, shown up year after year and been an incredibly enthusiastic and embracing audience for this festival,” said Eugene Hernandez, Sundance Film Festival Director. “I frankly, can’t wait to be there on day one, on January 22, 2026, to start unveiling the next program and and in all sincerity, invite that loyal, committed audience of Sundance Film Festival fans to continue that relationship with us in 2027 and beyond.”
The Sundance Film Festival has a new home.After four decades in Park City and a yearlong search process to find a new location at the expiration of its current contract, the beloved indie film festival is heading to Boulder, Colorado,...
The Sundance Film Festival has a new home.
After four decades in Park City and a yearlong search process to find a new location at the expiration of its current contract, the beloved indie film festival is heading to Boulder, Colorado, for its 2027 iteration. Boulder beat out many other locations, most notably fellow finalists Cincinnati and Salt Lake City, the latter of which would have included some operations in Park City. The new contract with the city of Boulder and the state of Colorado will be for 10 years, Sundance officials confirmed.
“As change is inevitable, we must always evolve and grow, which has been at the core of our survival. This move will ensure that the festival continues its work of risk-taking, supporting innovative storytellers, fostering independence, and entertaining and enlightening audiences,” Sundance Institute president and founder Robert Redford said in a statement. “I am grateful to the Boulder community for its support, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for the festival there.”
In recent years, Park City has been seen as a less-than-hospitable home. Many agencies and studios have been sending far fewer people to Park City, where housing for Sundance can easily reach into the tens of thousands of dollars, as Hollywood has tightened its belt due to industry-wide cost-cutting. Locals also have grown increasingly tired of the influx of people to their small town, with public transportation being co-opted and traffic inundating what is commonly an already busy time with peak ski season.
The 2024 fest saw 72,840 people attend, according to Sundance, one-third of whom traveled from out-of-state. This is compared to 116,800 people in 2020, the last year of the festival before the pandemic pushed the event to go online-only for the next two years.
Finding Sundance’s new home was a yearlong affair, which included winnowing down the finalists from 67 cities that sent in comprehensive information. Practical considerations taken into account were travel (several industry vets griped that there was only one direct flight daily from LAX to Cincinnati), public transportation, housing and, of course, available movie theater venues. At least one venue needed a capacity of 1,300 for film premiere screenings. Sundance visited the sites of the finalists multiple times, testing out infrastructure.
The festival will now be serviced by the Denver International Airport, which has multiple nonstop flights from 46 states and many international locations, as well. Due to Boulder being a college town, hotels are abundant and Sundance says it is working with hotels to ensure stable pricing without surges during the festival time. The nonprofit also noted that the nearby state school, the University of Colorado Boulder, allows for a local and engaged youth audience. The city has already long been host to cinephiles with the Boulder International Film Festival, which launched in 2005 and has since grown to host upwards of 20,000 guests each year, per that festival. It’s unclear how the move will impact the competing festival.
Sundance declined to comment on any details on potential tax and other financial incentives offered by its new host state. Board chair Ebs Burnough tells The Hollywood Reporter, “What we’ll say is each one of the finalists really brought their best to the table in every possible way.”
As far as aesthetics, like Park City, Boulder provides beautiful natural surroundings with the Rocky Mountains. Sundance’s acting CEO Amanda Kelso tells THR, “One of the things that matters so much to us, something that we take from Robert Redford’s notion of our founding principles and our mission, is the idea of celebrating in a place that has a sense of space as well as a sense of place. And one of the things that’s so lovely about Boulder is that you are surrounded by the Flat Irons. It’s just a gorgeous town.”
One concern expressed by festival veterans of the move was the potential politics of a new location for the film festival focused on free expression and which has been known to screen challenging films. Utah, a conservative state, has also become increasingly hostile to inclusion. The Utah legislature recently passed a bill aiming to ban LGBTQ+ flags from government buildings and schools. That followed an earlier law that restricted transgender people from using bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity.
While the moves may not have had a direct impact on the day-to-day of the festival, the conservative ideology behind them stands in stark contrast to Sundance’s mission and core values, as well as the crowd it hosts each year. Local politicians have, in recent days, also made their message loud and clear. Daniel McCay, a Utah state senator representing south Salt Lake and north Utah counties, slammed the festival on X, by posting, “Bye Felicia…Sundance promotes porn. Sundance promotes alternative lifestyles. Sundance promotes anti-[Latter Day Saints] themes. Sundance does not fit in Utah anymore.”
Sundance leadership said local politics did not prove to be a consideration in the search for the festival’s new home. “We’ve been in Utah for 40 years, so it’s not like we’re examining every bill that gets passed,” says Burnough. “This has really been a search for how the Sundance Film Festival evolves, and how we continue on our mission of supporting artists and engaging audiences. So, I will be honest, politics was not a factor as we looked at this.”
For his part, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis offered in a statement, “Here in our state we celebrate the arts and film industry as a key economic driver, job creator, and important contributor to our thriving culture. Now, with the addition of the iconic Sundance Film Festival, we can expect even more jobs, a huge benefit for our small businesses including stores and restaurants.”
With the festival heading to Boulder in 2027, the fest’s final year in Park City will be in 2026, with a final bow scheduled for Jan. 22 to Feb. 1.
“I have been going to this festival for nearly 35 years, Park City is such an important part of the story of the Sundance Film Festival,” says festival director Eugene Hernandez, adding of the future: “[Boulder] is a place where we can build. This is a place that foundationally, is so strong and aligns so beautifully with Sundance.”
The Sundance Film Festival will be making a move to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027 after more than 40 years in Park City, Utah, organizers announced Thursday."Boulder offers small-town charm with an engaged community, distinctive natural beauty, and a vibrant arts scene, making it the ideal location for the Festival to grow," the Sundance Institute said in a news release.The Sundance Institute conducted a year-long process consisting of proposals and site visits to different cities to determine which location would suit t...
The Sundance Film Festival will be making a move to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027 after more than 40 years in Park City, Utah, organizers announced Thursday.
"Boulder offers small-town charm with an engaged community, distinctive natural beauty, and a vibrant arts scene, making it the ideal location for the Festival to grow," the Sundance Institute said in a news release.
The Sundance Institute conducted a year-long process consisting of proposals and site visits to different cities to determine which location would suit the festivities best. Finalist cities include Cincinnati, Ohio, and Salt Lake City, Utah.
Sundance Institute Board Chair Ebs Burnough explained that this decision was “informed by a detailed evaluation of the key components essential to creating our Festival.”
“We have a profound appreciation for the finalist cities and their communities — including Boulder, Colorado, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Salt Lake City, Utah — who presented overwhelmingly strong proposals and dedicated their time, passion, and commitment every step of the way," Burnough said.
The institute envisions using Boulder’s downtown theaters and venues as the heart of the festival. Spaces around Pearl Street Mall may be used, which is a pedestrian-only street, according to the institute.
"As change is inevitable, we must always evolve and grow, which has been at the core of our survival," Sundance Institute President and Founder Robert Redford said. "This move will ensure that the Festival continues its work of risk taking, supporting innovative storytellers, fostering independence, and entertaining and enlightening audiences.
Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett is "delighted" to welcome the film festival to its new home.
"Sundance’s independent and creative spirit is the perfect match for Boulder’s vibrant and inclusive culture," Mayor Brockett said. "We thank the Sundance Institute’s leadership for putting their faith in us, and we look forward to a long and creative partnership."
Though Park City Mayor Nann Worel is "deeply disappointed," she said this is "not the end of Park City’s magic."
"For the past year, we put our heart and soul into finding a way to keep Sundance in Utah," Mayor Worel said. "I am proud of our team in Park City and thankful to the Utah Bid Committee for their commitment and creativity."
"Frankly, I don’t know if there is anything else we could have done," she added.
Terry Dickerson is a news associate with NBC News Digital.
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Sundance Film Festival, a cultural and economic cornerstone of Utah for more than four decades, will relocate to Boulder, Colorado, beginning in 2027.The Sundance Institute announced Thursday that Boulder was chosen after a yearlong evaluation process that included Salt Lake City among the three finalists. The move ends Park City's 40-plus year reign as the festival's home.Robert Redford, who founded the Sundance Institute in 1981, expressed gratitude to Utah while acknowledging the need for ch...
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Sundance Film Festival, a cultural and economic cornerstone of Utah for more than four decades, will relocate to Boulder, Colorado, beginning in 2027.
The Sundance Institute announced Thursday that Boulder was chosen after a yearlong evaluation process that included Salt Lake City among the three finalists. The move ends Park City's 40-plus year reign as the festival's home.
Robert Redford, who founded the Sundance Institute in 1981, expressed gratitude to Utah while acknowledging the need for change.
“I founded the Sundance Institute with a commitment to discovering and developing independent artists, with the Sundance Film Festival serving as the platform for stories to help expand audiences and broaden the landscape,” Redford said in the statement. “That mission remains even more critical today and will continue to be our core principle. Words cannot express the sincere gratitude I have for Park City, the state of Utah, and all those in the Utah community that have helped to build the organization. What we've created is remarkably special and defining. As change is inevitable, we must always evolve and grow, which has been at the core of our survival. This move will ensure that the Festival continues its work of risk taking, supporting innovative storytellers, fostering independence, and entertaining and enlightening audiences. I am grateful to the Boulder community for its support, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for the Festival there.”
The 2026 festival will be the last in Utah, scheduled for Jan. 22 - Feb. 1 in Park City and Salt Lake City.
The move is likely to result in a significant economic loss for the state.
The festival last year boasted close to 73,000 attendees, with more than 24,000 coming from out-of-state, including celebrities, industry moguls, and independent film lovers, who spent a collective $106.4 million while visiting Utah. According to the Sundance Institute's 2024 economic impact report, the event generated about $13.8 million in state and local tax revenue.
The report is included in full at the end of this report.
In addition to the potential loss of millions of dollars, Utah will also see over 1,700 jobs disappear -- along with nearly $70 million in wages paid to Utah residents.
"Tourism-related industries are beneficiaries of spending that would not otherwise be part of the state’s economy," according to the institute's financial report, "and that spending entering the state induces additional spending as companies hire additional labor, increase their capacity, and purchase the goods that are necessary to accommodate the additional visitors."
Starting in 2027, those benefits will belong to Boulder.
Boulder's winning proposal emphasized its walkable downtown, Pearl Street Mall, University of Colorado campus venues, and proximity to the Rocky Mountains, according to a statement from the institute.
“This decision was informed by a detailed evaluation of the key components essential to creating our Festival. During the process, it became clear that Boulder is the ideal location in which to build our Festival’s future, marking a key strategic step in its natural evolution,” Ebs Burnough, Sundance Institute Board Chair Ebs Burnogh said in a statement. “We have a profound appreciation for the finalist cities and their communities — including Boulder, Colorado, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Salt Lake City, Utah — who presented overwhelmingly strong proposals and dedicated their time, passion, and commitment every step of the way. We have deep respect and gratitude to these communities for their hard work and partnership throughout the past year. Additionally, we sincerely value the steadfast support from our staff and board as we have ventured on this exploration together.”
The Sundance Institute's announcement in full is also included below.
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The Sundance Film Festival is leaving Utah — its home for the past four decades — for Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, organizers announced Thursday.Why it matters: Sundance's planned departure from Park City deals a major economic blow to Utah.What they're saying: "Ultimately, this decision is theirs to make — but I believe it's a mistake, and that one day, they'll realize they left behind not just a place, but their heritage," Gov. Spencer Cox ...
The Sundance Film Festival is leaving Utah — its home for the past four decades — for Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, organizers announced Thursday.
Why it matters: Sundance's planned departure from Park City deals a major economic blow to Utah.
What they're saying: "Ultimately, this decision is theirs to make — but I believe it's a mistake, and that one day, they'll realize they left behind not just a place, but their heritage," Gov. Spencer Cox posted Thursday on X.
Catch up quick: Organizers announced last April they were exploring a new permanent location for the independent film festival after 2026.
Follow the money: The Utah legislature set aside $3.5 million to entice the festival to stay.
Between the lines: Sundance's announcement hints at other assets that may have pushed Boulder ahead — particularly venues and resources that come with a college town where downtown is a 1-mile walk from a major campus.
Zoom in: Organizers specifically praised Boulder's pedestrian-only Pearl Street Mall.
Friction point: Organizers reportedly balked at a pending ban on pride flags in Utah's public buildings, which lawmakers passed earlier in March.
Robert Redford, who founded the festival, expressed "sincere gratitude ... for Park City, the state of Utah, and all those in the Utah community that have helped to build the organization."
What we're watching: How Sundance's departure will affect Utah's burgeoning film industry.
Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information throughout
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