Sundance Names Eugene Hernandez Festival Director and Head of Public Programming
thewrap.comNYFF taking place between Sept. 30 through Oct. 16, will be his last after stepping into the role in 2020 and navigating the complexities of COVID in that time.
He will be based between the New York and Los Angeles offices and also work in the Park City office. Hernandez in his role will lead the Sundance Institute’s year round public programming while amplifying the importance of independent film and media.
He will be responsible for guiding and overseeing the festival’s overall vision and strategy while collaborating with Yutani and the programming team, as well as the leadership team, to further the artistic vision of the Sundance Film Festival.
He will lead the planning and execution of the Festival, working with senior leaders across the organization on the fest’s in-person and online elements.
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