Posted 1/15/2024, 5:30:00 PM
Eugene Hernandez to Lead Sundance Film Festival Into New Era Balancing Blockbusters and Indie Stars With AI and First-Time Filmmakers
- Eugene Hernandez, a longtime indie film journalist, is the new director of the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2024
- Sundance received a record 17,000 film submissions this year, showing its prominence for launching new talent
- Hernandez is balancing big-name talent like Kristen Stewart and Pedro Pascal with many first-time filmmakers
- In response to complaints, Sundance is distinguishing between in-person and online screenings to prioritize the live experience
- Sundance will showcase two films using AI visuals, sparking larger debates around AI and art while showing how some artists are harnessing the technology