Suggests: The Sundance Institute Founder Series: Celebrating Robert Redford’s Vision for the Sundance Institute

In 1981, the late Robert Redford founded the Sundance Institute with the goal of fostering independent talent, bringing unheard voices to the forefront, and creating new opportunities for distribution, marketing, and exhibition. Over four decades, the Sundance Institute has been an incubator for award-winning filmmakers like Chloé Zhao, Marielle Heller, Paul T. Anderson, Kasi Lemmons, Taika Waititi, Walter Salles, and Ryan Coogler.

In this session, you will hear from Institute members, advisors, and alumni who will reflect on where it all started, how the Sundance Institute artist programs have evolved, leading with intention, creating an inclusive environment, and looking ahead to the future of the artist programs.

This event will end with a live audience Q&A, during which attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Institute, Artist Programs, and lessons learned. Don’t miss this chance to hear from some of the key figures from the Sundance Institute…