Eugene Hernandez is the recently named director of the Sundance Film Festival, arguably the most significant and influential film event in America, which takes place in January in Park City, Utah. Previously, Hernandez served as the director of the New York Film Festival, deputy executive director of Film at Lincoln Center, and publisher of Film Comment magazine. In 1996, he co-founded IndieWire, the leading editorial publication for independent and international films, filmmakers, industries, and audiences. Hernandez will discuss how the global pandemic and the surge of streaming platforms have forever changed the nature of film festivals as a place where emerging artists are discovered. He will also cover topics such as virtual festivals, opportunities for publicity and distribution, and offer guidance to aspiring filmmakers who hope to find a place in a crowded, evolving landscape.
Workshop: “Reaching your Film Audience”
Mar. 4, 2024 | 10-11:30 am | Stanley Russ Hall 103
Workshop: “Being Original in Filmmaking”
Mar. 4, 2024 | 3-4 pm | Stanley Russ Hall 103
Public Event: Dialogue with Eugene Hernandez: “Negotiating Film Festivals in a Changing Independent Landscape” with screening of selected Sundance Shorts, curated by Hernandez
Mar. 4, 2024 | 7-9 pm | Stanley Russ Hall 103