Kristen Stewart: A Visionary in Independent Film

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In a dazzling tribute to uncompromising artistry, the Sundance Institute is set to honor Academy Award-nominated actress Kristen Stewart with the prestigious Visionary Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s Opening Night Gala. The star-studded event, presented by Chase Sapphire®, is a fundraiser crucial to sustaining independent artists globally.

Scheduled for January 18, 2024, at the DeJoria Center in Utah, the gala marks a celebration of the Festival's 40th year. Generous support from Chase Sapphire®, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, Acura, and Google TV ensures the success of this vital occasion.

Kristen Stewart's recognition as a Visionary Award recipient pays homage to her unwavering commitment to bold and risk-taking storytelling in independent cinema. Notably, she made history as the first American actress to receive a César Award for her role in Clouds of Sils Maria and garnered an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Princess Diana in Spencer.

With ten films previously featured at Sundance, including The Runaways and Adventureland, Stewart's impact extends beyond acting. Her directorial debut, Come Swim, premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.

As a testament to her ongoing contributions, Stewart returns to the 2024 Sundance Film Festival with two highly anticipated films: Love Me and Love Lies Bleeding.

Stay tuned for an evening of celebration and philanthropy, embodying the spirit of Sundance's four decades of championing independent voices.

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