The Los Angeles wildfires have induced destruction of properties, lack of lives, and displacement of hundreds of individuals. Regardless of encountering such a large tragedy at first of the yr, the Sundance Movie Competition—which was set to start on January 23—will proceed as deliberate.
Within the letter launched by the competition’s CEO, Amanda Kelso, and director, Eugene Hernandez, they addressed the rationale behind their choice. The letter conveyed their neighborhood’s historical past of coming collectively at instances when “ardour and perseverance” are wanted.
It emphasised that individuals coming collectively for the competition would construct solidarity and assist folks draw power and resilience by way of their deep bonds with each other. “Proper now, we could mourn, however we additionally know it is very important stick with it,” the message reads additional.
Amid a spree of occasion cancelations, together with the Critics Selection Awards, the BAFTA Tea Social gathering, and the WGA and PGA nominations, the Sundance Movie Competition will happen on its preliminary introduced date on January 23 in Park Metropolis.
This announcement comes within the wake of Michelle Satter, the competition’s beloved founding director’s dwelling being burnt down within the Palisades wildfire. “Our coronary heart goes out to everybody who’s experiencing loss throughout this devastating time in our metropolis,” she wrote on her social media.