Sundance Gala Honors Michelle Satter, Cynthia Erivo, and James Mangold

The event celebrated Satter's four decades of nurturing filmmakers, alongside recognition for Erivo's visionary contributions and Mangold's trailblazing career.

• Michelle Satter, Founding Senior Director of Artist Programs at the Sundance Institute, was honored for her transformative impact on independent filmmaking over four decades.
• Satter's mentorship through Sundance Labs has shaped the careers of filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, Chloé Zhao, and Ryan Coogler.
• The gala also recognized newly Oscar-nominated Cynthia Erivo with the Visionary Award and James Mangold with the Trailblazer Award for their significant contributions to cinema.
• Satter's emotional speech acknowledged the personal losses of her family home in wildfires and her son Michael, emphasizing the importance of community and storytelling.
• The annual fundraiser supports the Sundance Institute's year-round programs and featured tributes from Glenn Close, Robert Redford, and other industry luminaries.

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