Sundance Institute’s Carrie Lozano Joins ITVS as President and CEO

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ITVS president and CEO Wednesday to succeed Sally Jo Fifer, who had held the position for 22 years. Lozano joins from the Sundance Institute, where she previously served as director of documentary film and artist programs.

At ITVS, she will continue to protect independent artists’ voices, editorial control and copyright, while elevating nonfiction storytelling as an essential strategy for public media to reach new and diverse audiences.“Carrie’s integrity as an investigative journalist, her leadership experience, and her fierce commitment to filmmakers and democracy will lift our field, partners and incredible staff for many years to come,” said ITVS board chair Garry Denny. “The board is thrilled to welcome her to our team and to public media.”While at Sundance, beginning in October 2020, Lozano and her team created programs to supply funding, creative labs, fellowships and support.

She helped forge partnerships with Gucci, the Asian American Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation.“ITVS is an empowering oasis for filmmakers who shift narratives and earn the public’s trust one authentic, impactful story at a time,” Lozano said. “I am in awe of their editorial care and artistry, and I cannot wait to collaborate with them, our partners, and our ITVS team.

Connecting American audiences to powerful independent voices through PBS’ vast, accessible network is a dream come true.”Before her tenure at Sundance, she designed and directed the International Documentary Association’s Enterprise Documentary Fund, where she supported filmmakers with funding and journalistic resources.