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eugene hernandez

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Howdy! I'm head of @SundanceFest & public programming at @sundanceorg | Former head @TheNYFF, publisher @FilmComment, SVP at @FilmLinc & founder of @Indiewire

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The Surprise Film at #SundanceLondon is... Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Kinds Of Kindness', starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Mamoudou Athie and Joe Alwyn. The film screened in a 35mm print, with each audience member given a film strip gift.
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Justin Chang@JustinCChang25 May 2024
“The future of cinema is where it started: in a movie theater.” — Sean Baker, accepting his Palme d’Or for ANORA
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Calling all storytellers! Submit your project to be considered for the 2025 #Sundance Film Festival. Check out the rules, regulations, and deadlines before submitting. Learn more here: sndnc.org/sff25-submit
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Justin Chang@JustinCChang19 May 2024
THE SUBSTANCE: a shoo-in for both the De Palma d'Or and the Palme d(emi m)'Or. #Cannes
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The Palme d’Or whisperer: Neon’s Jeff Deutchman on the company’s Cannes strategy screendaily.com/features/the…

The Palme d’Or whisperer: Neon’s Jeff Deutchman on the company’s ...

"The only real way to do Cannes is to go see as many movies as you can."

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Congrats to frequent FC podcast contributor @JustinCChang on his much deserved Pulitzer Prize!
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@TheNYFF6 May 2024
Congratulations to New York Film Festival Main Slate selection committee member Justin Chang on being awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism! Very well deserved! Read all of Justin’s new writing exclusively at The @NewYorker.
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@leonardmaltin6 May 2024
Congratulations to my friend and colleague @JustinCChang on winning the Pulitzer Prize in criticism! He is a brilliant writer, a world-class punster and most importantly, a good person. We often disagree but I still love reading him. Bravo! latimes.com/entertainment-ar…
Justin Chang wins criticism Pulitzer for Los Angeles Times

Justin Chang wins criticism Pulitzer for Los Angeles Times

Former L.A. Times film critic Justin Chang wins Pulitzer Prize for work singling out those he felt deserved praise for artistry, humanity and sheer storytelling.

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Kenneth Turan@KennethTuran6 May 2024
Beyond delighted that my friend and former partner in critical crime @JustinCChang has won the Pulitzer Prize in Criticism. Beyond deserving and a stellar human being into the bargain. A great day all around.
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Replying to @PulitzerPrizes @hannahdreier @nytimes @stillsarita @NewYorker @sarahanneconway @city_bureau @invinst @Reuters @washingtonpost @katieengelhart @NYTmag @vkaramurza
Congratulations to @JustinCChang, @latimes and @NewYorker. #Pulitzer
Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times has received the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism. (During the awards cycle, Mr. Chang left the Times and currently serves as The New Yorker's film critic.)

ALT Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times has received the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism. (During the awards cycle, Mr. Chang left the Times and currently serves as The New Yorker's film critic.)

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@Variety19 Jan 2024
‘Kneecap’ Biopic Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics in First Major Sundance Sale (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2024/film/global…
‘Kneecap’ Biopic Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics in First Major Sundance Sale (EXCLUSIVE)

‘Kneecap’ Biopic Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics in First Major Sundance Sale (EXCLUSIVE)

'Kneecap,' the wildly energetic Irish-language hip-hop biopic, has been picked up by Sony Pictures Classics in the first major Sundance deal.

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Mark Olsen@IndieFocus7 Nov 2023
"He was a true community builder." When news broke last week of the death of film programmer Doug Jones, the outpouring of emotion captured what he meant to the independent film community. @jenyamato & I spoke to a number of friends & colleagues. latimes.com/entertainment-ar…
Remembering ‘bighearted’ film programmer Doug Jones, who helped relaunch Vidiots

Remembering ‘bighearted’ film programmer Doug Jones, who helped relaunch Vidiots

News of the death of Doug Jones, a beloved figure in L.A.'s tightknit independent film community, leads to a wave of emotional remembrances from colleagues and friends.

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jen yamato@jenyamato7 Nov 2023
Empathetic, curious, and kind, Doug Jones did so much for so many film institutions (@vidiots, @SXSW, @filmindependent + more), filmmakers, and film lovers — “one of the rare people you always looked forward to seeing.” A tribute to a friend, in @LATimes: latimes.com/entertainment-ar…
Remembering ‘bighearted’ film programmer Doug Jones, who helped relaunch Vidiots

Remembering ‘bighearted’ film programmer Doug Jones, who helped relaunch Vidiots

News of the death of Doug Jones, a beloved figure in L.A.'s tightknit independent film community, leads to a wave of emotional remembrances from colleagues and friends.

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1988 ➡️ 2023: 35 years since Almodóvar’s first appearance at NYFF, this afternoon he’s back with his 14th (!) selection, STRANGE WAY OF LIFE. #NYFF61
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“This is Todd Haynes. His name is now a verb. He is a father to many. I am one of his children. I hope he accepts me.” - @jeremyoharris introducing Todd Haynes, director of @MayDecemberFilm for his #NYFF61 Deep Focus talk
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Remembering Jane Birkin (1946-2023)💜. We were honored to have Birkin and her daughter, Charlotte Gainsbourg, at FLC in 2016 for the FLC retrospective, Jane and Charlotte Forever, with both actresses in attendance.
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📢 Announcing the 2023 Sundance Ignite x @Adobe Fellows! Supporting emerging filmmakers ages 18 to 25, the fellowship is a year-round program providing artistic and professional development throughout the stages of their creative process. Learn more: sndnc.org/3JsEpwz
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Adam Piron@adam_piron14 Jun 2023
Some big news from @sundanceorg’s Indigenous Program: we were recently gifted a $4M endowment from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and Chairman Greg Sarris (an IP alum)! This will go toward direct support for filmmakers from California tribes. latimes.com/entertainment-ar…
Sundance Institute gets $4 million to support Indigenous filmmakers

Sundance Institute gets $4 million to support Indigenous filmmakers

The nonprofit Sundance Institute said it will use the gift — its largest endowment ever — to support new programs that boost indigenous artists.

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Arrasando la alfombra roja de Cannes. #StrangeWayOfLive .
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Congratulations to the entire cast of FIRE ISLAND for our #GothamAwards2022 Ensemble Tribute!
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Kyle Buchanan@kylebuchanan29 Nov 2022
Todd Field opens his acceptance speech with a banger aimed at the whole notion of awards shows: “‘Best.’ We all know that word is a cartoonish absolute with no place in creative endeavors.”
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