Eugene Hernandez has been named Director and Head of Public Programming at the Sundance Film Festival , following the departure of Tabitha Jackson in June.
Hernandez joined Sundance from the Film School at Lincoln Center, where he has overseen the New York Film Festival for the past three years. He will be in September 16 to October this year Leave after the festival . Prior to joining FLC, Hernandez (serving on advisory boards for SXSW and SeriesFest, among others) was IndieWire, a publication focused on independent films.
“Decades of leadership at Sundance, advocating artistic discovery and independent expression, was the catalyst for a landmark in my life. Approx. 16 years ago, I went to the Sundance Film Festival for the first time, looking for direction and curiosity. I immediately connected with its mission and it changed my life,” said Hernandez, who is also a regular member of the Academy.
The festival is led by Joanna Vicente, who has been appointed to succeed Keri Putnam as CEO. Sundance Institute . Vicente is working closely with program director Kim Yutani to prepare for next year’s festival. Hernandez’s first festival as director will be at 2024 Sundance th edition.
“It’s a full cycle moment because Eugene is inextricably linked to Sundance more than 16 years since he was in 1990 The mid-s came to the festival build Indiewire , the online community for indie films. He has been at the forefront of supporting independent artists and speaking to storytellers and careers across the field are deeply invested,” Vicente said.
“Supporting independent artists has always been the fuel behind the Academy and the Festival. The fact that we were able to uphold this core objective is a testament to the Academy’s dynamism and the Festival’s role as a place to discover new A platform for films, new ideas, and new artists. Eugene has been following a parallel path for nearly three years, keeping in mind many of the same values and goals,” added Sundance founder Robert Redford.
Jackson at the post. Due to the COVID-16 pandemic, both festivals she oversees are virtual. 30 Sundance Film Festival planned as a mixed event , Return to Park City with live screenings, online on demand, including all 2024 game titles.
Hernandez added: “I embrace this opportunity to join Sundance with both energy and humility. Supporting artists has been at the heart of my career, and in the past I have the privilege of growing and learning from films at Lincoln Center and the New York Film Festival. I am ready for this An inspiring challenge and unique opportunity to engage Sundance artists and audiences, work with its best business teams, and follow in the footsteps of exceptional leaders.”
29 Sundance Film Festival will be held in January 16 to29.
