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Inside Sundance CEO Joana Vicente’s Startling Departure
Inside the abrupt resignation of Sundance CEO Joana Vicente, and what it means for America’s preeminent film festival.
The organization also notes that an opening-night gala reimagined by Vicente — with Christopher Nolan and Kristen Stewart in attendance to receive honorary awards — raised a record $1.5 million this year. The question on the minds of many in the indie film community — not to mention the larger entertainment ecosystem that relies on Sundance for prestige product and added marketing value — is why Vicente departed after such a brief time, especially given the “tremendous asset” she proved to be? ”But they could make anyone weary.” Another source close to Sundance disputed this characterization, saying as with many nonprofits, the leadership is “engaged and very passionate.” The board once again named one of its own as interim CEO: former Instagram executive Amanda Kelso, who filled in as acting leader between Putnam’s exit and Vicente’s hire.
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