The city on everybody’s lips at this year’s Sundance Film Festival was…Cincinnati. Countless festival guests whispered about the festival’s potential move to the Ohio city, one of three finalists in its search for a new home. The resounding consensus? “Please, not there.”

The Sundance Film Festival is the largest and among the most prestigious independent film festivals in the U.S., and it could soon be getting a new home. The festival, which is taking place now through Feb.

When Sundance leaves in 2027, attendees are weighing the pros and cons of the three finalists, Salt Lake City, Boulder, and Cincinnati.

It's the halfway point of the fest and themes are beginning to emerge — technological detachment, pets — along with stars Dev Patel, Steven Yeun and Rachel Sennott.

Locals are advocating for the iconic Sundance Film Festival to stay in Utah. Why it matters: Sundance organizers are weeks away from announcing whether the film festival will move to Cincinnati or Boulder,

Located right in the heart of Main Street (where most of the Sundance action is based), the lounge has become a staple at Sundance over the past 15 years that Chase has been the festival's presenting sponsor.

With A-listers abound and parties consummating each day’s screening, consider this your visual guide to the 41st annual Sundance Film Festival. Ahead, see all the best photos from this year’s festival (and subsequent fêtes).