US EditionRobert Redford remembered for his mentorship of new filmmakers at Sundance gala
- On Friday, the Sundance Institute held a star-studded gala honoring Robert Redford at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley during the first Sundance Film Festival since his death.
- Robert Redford founded the Sundance Film Festival in 1978 as a launchpad for independent filmmakers, and the Sundance Institute's labs started in 1981 to nurture emerging storytellers away from Hollywood.
- Ethan Hawke recalled Robert Redford attending $10-ticket NYC performances and clearing the world premiere of Before Sunrise, showing hands-on support for early careers.
- Amy Redford presented the inaugural Robert Redford Luminary Award to Ed Harris and Gyula Gazdag while Chloé Zhao and Nia DaCosta received the Trailblazer and Vanguard Awards at the gala.
- The Sundance labs have launched directors such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Chloé Zhao and Ryan Coogler, highlighting the institute's industry impact as this year's Sundance Film Festival is the last in Utah before relocating to Boulder, Colorado.
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The evening paid tribute to the founder of the Sundance Institute, his legacy and mission to support independent storytellers for more than four decades.
Ethan Hawke and Woody Harrelson Swap Robert Redford Stories at Sundance: “I Wet Myself”
The two actors took the stage inside Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Friday night during Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford to share reflections of working with the man of honor.
Sundance honors founder Robert Redford during last gala in Park City
The Grand Hyatt at Deer Valley served as a venue for a bittersweet gala and fundraiser Friday night. The “Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford” marked the last time the independent film nonprofit would host such an event in Park City, and that sentiment doubled due to the passing of its founder, Robert Redford, in September. In addition to Sundance alumni’s accolades, tributes and other memories, the evening also c…
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