WEEK IN WOMEN: Kristen Stewart honored at Sundance Gala – Brandy McDonnell reports
Academy Award-nominated performer Kristen Stewart will be honored with the Visionary Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s fundraiser Opening Night Gala on Jan. 18, 2024, at the DeJoria Center in Utah.
The annual gala enables the nonprofit Sundance Institute to raise critical funds to support independent artists year-round through labs, grants and public programming that nurture artists globally.
The 40th edition Sundance Film Festival is set for Jan. 18-28 in and around Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as online from Jan. 25-28.
Stewart will receive the Visionary Award in recognition of her work as an uncompromising artist and contributions to the field of independent film, according to a news release.
She was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as Princess DianaSpencer“ and was the first American actress to receive a César Award for her role in 2014’s Clouds of Sils Maria.
“We are thrilled to honor the immensely talented Kristen Stewart at our Opening Night Gala,” said Joana Vicente, Sundance Institute CEO, in a statement.
“Kristen’s captivating performances across a wide, diverse body of work make her a truly unique talent. With over 10 Sundance films under her belt, she has always remained committed to the art of independent cinema. We are excited to welcome her back to the festival and can’t wait to see what she has in store for our 40th year.” Continue reading on THE WEEK IN WOMEN.
