City of Atlanta submits bid, pledges $2 million to host Sundance Film Festival

The Egyptian Theatre is seen during the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

The City of Atlanta has officially announced its support to bring the Sundance Film Festival over to the “Hollywood of the South.”

On Monday, the City confirmed its filing for a request for proposal to host the prestigious festival beginning in 2027.

In addition, the City and its partners have pledged a $2 million donation, as well as “an array of concessions and in-kind support to the festival,” according to a recent press release.