As the Sundance Film Festival begins its last hurrah in Utah before it moves to Boulder in 2027, Colorado got itself a new film commissioner.

Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade announced the hiring of Lauren Grimshaw Sloan, according to a news release. As film commissioner, Sloan will be in charge of attracting movies to the state and boosting Colorado’s film industry ahead of Sundance’s arrival next year.

Sloan was selected out of more than 120 candidates. She was previously the state’s deputy film commissioner from 2012 to 2016 and worked at SeriesFest, Denver’s festival of episodic television.

She will begin Thursday, the same day the Sundance Film Festival begins.

The new film commissioner has more than 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry and her knowledge of festival management and film production will help guide Colorado’s filming industry into its “next phase of growth,” according to the release.

“Her film, television and festival experience and her strong leadership qualities make her the perfect choice for Colorado’s next Film Commissioner,” Polis said in the release. “Her unique mix of creative and business know-how will help set Colorado apart as a top location for visual storytelling and creative work.”

Sloan will take over the position that’s been vacant since longtime film commissioner Donald Zuckerman abruptly left the role. The state did not give a reason for Zuckerman’s departure following his recent victory of helping secure the Sundance Film Festival for Colorado.

The state credited Sloan for her work at SeriesFest as a festival producer in charge of operations, budgets and contractors, and for overseeing the Women Directing Mentorship program in partnership with Shondaland. The governor’s office also noted her work to attract “Furious 7” and “Cop Car” to Colorado during her time as deputy film commissioner. She also worked on several independent films such as “What Maisie Knew” with Julianne Moore, “The Romantics” with Katie Holmes and “Goats” with David Duchovny.

“This is a pivotal moment for Colorado’s film, television and media industry, made possible by the hard work of industry professionals and economic development leaders across the state,” Sloan said in the release. “We have an incredible opportunity to build lasting infrastructure, expand opportunity for creators and crews, and strengthen Colorado’s position as a premier destination for storytelling.”