Kristen Stewart to Receive Visionary Award at 2024 Sundance Film Festival: ‘Honored to Be Acknowledged’

Kristen Stewart will be honored at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

On Thursday, the Sundance Institute announced that the 33-year-old star will receive the Visionary Award at the Jan. 18 opening ceremony. The award is meant to recognize Stewart’s “work as an uncompromising artist and contribution to the field of independent film” during her two decades in the industry.

“Stewart’s profound acting work exemplified the bold, risky storytelling that Sundance has championed for many years,” said a press release, noting her 2022 Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Princess Diana in Spencer.

Sundance also noted that 10 films featuring Stewart’s work have screened at the festival over the years, including her 2017 directorial debut short. Come swim.

“Sundance’s purity, lack of fussy pretensions and its commitment to supporting independence in an industry that doesn’t always value the radical or the marginalized is what makes it by far the most enjoyable place for me to go to see, discuss and present films,” Stewart said in a statement. “I am truly honored to be recognized by this beloved institution.”

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Stewart has two films showing at Sundance in January: she acts Love bleedsromantic drama from writer-director Rose Glass starring Katy O’Brian, Ed Harris, Dave Franco and Jena Malone, and will also appear opposite Steven Yeun in Love mefrom film duo Sam and Andrew Zuchero.

“Kristen’s stunning performances across a broad, diverse body of work make her a truly unique talent,” Sundance Institute Executive Director Joana Vicente said of Stewart in a statement. “With more than 10 films at Sundance under her belt, she has always remained committed to the art of independent film. We are excited to welcome her to the Festival and can’t wait to see what she has in store for our 40th year.”

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Stewart most recently appeared on screen in last year’s sci-fi horror film Crimes of the future. In 2023, she appeared in Rita Ora’s music video for her song “You Only Love Me” and also directed Boygenius’ Boygenius: The Movie music video.

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This was previously reported by the Sundance Institute Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan and Past lives director Celine Song will also receive special awards at the opening ceremony. Nolan, 53, will receive a brand new honor, the Sundance Institute Trailblazer Award, while Song, 35, and director Maite Alberd will receive the Vanguard Award.

The full program for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival can be found here. The festival will last from January 18 to January 28.

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