Independent Film Advocate & Festival Director; Director of Sundance Film Festival; Co-Founder of IndieWire

New York, NY, USA
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Eugene Hernandez Biography

Eugene Hernandez is a journalist and nonprofit executive recognized for his contributions to American independent cinema. Hernandez launched IndieWire, an editorial publication focused on independent and international films, filmmakers, and industry news. He co-founded IndieWire and led its growth for 15 years, establishing it as a key resource for independent film coverage. Hernandez has also served as senior vice president of film at Lincoln Center, which operates the New York Film Festival.

Hernandez began his transition from media entrepreneurship to nonprofit arts leadership when he joined Film at Lincoln Center as director of digital strategy. He later became deputy director, overseeing strategy and special programs, and went on to serve as director of the New York Film Festival, deputy executive director of Film at Lincoln Center, and publisher of "Film Comment." As director of the New York Film Festival, Hernandez expanded the event's reach by hosting programs throughout New York City and beyond its Lincoln Center base.

Hernandez was appointed director of the Sundance Film Festival and head of public programming, becoming the first Latinx festival director in Sundance's history. In this role, he led the selection of feature films and shorts from thousands of submissions worldwide, emphasizing representation and diverse storytelling. Under his leadership, the festival introduced new programming initiatives and expanded its engagement with audiences in Park City, Salt Lake City, and online. Hernandez's programming included works such as "Heightened Scrutiny" and "The Librarians," reflecting a commitment to socially relevant narratives.

Hernandez has served as a juror at Sundance, SXSW, and the Film Independent Spirit Awards, and is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He sits on the board of advisors for SXSW, SeriesFest, and Art House Convergence, and acts as a programming consultant for the Key West Film Festival. As head of public programming at Sundance Institute, Hernandez oversees year-round public programming and guides the festival's vision and strategy, supporting independent filmmakers and advancing the impact of independent film and media.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

Eugene Hernandez Videos

Eugene Hernandez - Locarno Film Festival

Eugene Hernandez - Locarno Film Festival

Talking the evolution of Sundance.

Paths to Audience Engagement - Eugene Hernandez

Paths to Audience Engagement - Eugene Hernandez

Eugene Hernandez, Deputy Director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, on the paths that independent filmmakers take towards audience engagement.

Perspectives on Audience Engagement - Eugene Hernandez ...

Perspectives on Audience Engagement - Eugene Hernandez ...

Eugene Hernandez, Deputy Director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, discusses the challenges independent filmmakers face when approaching...

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