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Eugene Hernandez: Talking the Evolution of Sundance
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21 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2024
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Podcast episode
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This week on #LocarnoMeets, we're joined by Eugene Hernandez, director of the Sundance Institute, as he reflects on his decades-long relationship with the famous festival in Park City, Utah, beginning with his first visit in 1993. He underscores Sundance's roots as a supporter of independent storytelling, dating back to its founding principles established by Robert Redford, and highlights the Institute's commitment to championing trailblazing artists in the face of industry challenges.
Looking to the future, Eugene envisions Sundance going deeper rather than bigger, focusing on direct support for filmmakers and adapting to shifting industry dynamics. He discusses the festival's efforts to engage diverse audiences through varied and innovative strands and programs in Utah and at virtual festivals, as well as its material support of art house theatres and the Art House Convergence Network, which reinforces the Institute's role as a bridge between independent filmmakers and audiences.
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Host: Alexander Miller
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Video Producer: Claudia Campoli
Looking to the future, Eugene envisions Sundance going deeper rather than bigger, focusing on direct support for filmmakers and adapting to shifting industry dynamics. He discusses the festival's efforts to engage diverse audiences through varied and innovative strands and programs in Utah and at virtual festivals, as well as its material support of art house theatres and the Art House Convergence Network, which reinforces the Institute's role as a bridge between independent filmmakers and audiences.
Subscribe to Locarno Meets for lively conversations about art, culture life and everything in between with the likes of Lambert Wilson, Ken Loach, Harmony Korine, Marianne Slot, Luc Jacquet, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, and more.
Locarno Meets is a Locarno Film Festival original production, brought to you by UBS.
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on TikTok
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Host: Alexander Miller
Audio Producer: Jack Boswell
Video Producer: Claudia Campoli
Released:
Jan 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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