Sundance Institute CEO Joana Vicente, who helped bring the beloved indie film festival back in person after the COVID pandemic shutdown, is stepping down, the nonprofit organization announced Friday. As part of the unexpected leadership shake-up, Amanda Kelso, who has served on the institute's board of trustees for four years, has been named acting CEO, taking over the reins from Vicente after just two and a half years in the role.
Under her leadership, the institute created new funding opportunities for underrepresented storytellers and expanded internationally with new festivals in Asia and a recently announced festival in Mexico City. Still, the landscape for independent film continues to be difficult not only for filmmakers but for festivals as well, as audiences face an ever greater proliferation of entertainment just a click away. Speaking to The Times earlier this year, Vicente acknowledged the challenge.
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