Today we lost a legend. #RobertRedford wasn’t just a screen idol. He was a storyteller, a visionary, and someone I admired deeply, as so many of us did. I’m grateful I had the chance to witness his magic firsthand. I advised at the sundanceorg Institute for a week and watched how HE was such an important voice in shaping the perspectives of countless emerging filmmakers. After that week, I, the Oscar-winning professional, found myself begging to pay to enter their 12-week intensive because the experience was that transformative. Of course, they declined. But Mr. Redford was moved that I valued it so highly. That week inspired me to become a donor, and I’ve carried the impact with me ever since. Through Sundance, he leveled the playing field for new voices to be heard. Our industry is forever changed because of him and because of the filmmakers Sundance nurtured. Visionaries like Ryan Coogler, Cary Fukunaga, Reinaldo Marcus Green, Radha Blank and so many more. From Butch Cassidy to ...