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Joana Vicente is a Portuguese independent movie producer and executive. A prominent figure in the New York film industry, Vicente has produced over forty films with her producing partner and husband Jason Kliot.
Joana Vicente is a Portuguese-American producer and the CEO of The Sundance Institute. She has been nominated for an Oscar and won several awards for her films, including two Sundance Grand Jury Prizes and a Venice Silver Lion.
Joana Vicente is the CEO of The Sundance Institute, starting November 1, 2021, leaving her charge as Executive Director and Co-Head of the Toronto International Film Festival. She previously served as the Executive Director of the Independent Filmmaker Project and the Made in NY Media Center by IFP.
9 Jan 2023 · Joana Vicente’s entire career, as she describes it, has been propelled by moments of organic opportunity. Before being named CEO of the Sundance Institute in 2021, Vicente was executive director of the Toronto International Film Festival for three years.
22 Mac 2024 · Joana Vicente, who joined Sundance Institute from the Toronto International Film Festival in 2021, will be replaced by acting CEO and institute board member Amanda Kelso.
29 Mac 2024 · Joana Vicente exited her post after less than three years and a push for online viewing that bolstered festival attendance but angered industry vets.
24 Jan 2024 · Joana Vicente, CEO of Sundance Institute and former producer, joins Matt Belloni to discuss the state of independent film and the challenges of the streaming era. They also cover the Sundance Film Festival, the Netflix exit of Scott Stuber, and the 2024 Oscars.
