We are delighted to celebrate the news that our long-time collaborator, mentor, and dear friend Gyula Gazdag has been named one of the first recipients of the Robert Redford Luminary Award, presented by the Sundance Institute. Gyula will receive the honor alongside actor Ed Harris at the annual Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford event.
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Congratulations to Gyula Gazdag on Receiving the Inaugural Robert Redford Luminary Award
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Congratulations to Gyula Gazdag on Receiving the Inaugural Robert Redford Luminary Award
November 27, 2025
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This newly established award recognizes artists and mentors who embody the spirit of independent storytelling — those who not only create with integrity and courage, but also dedicate themselves to nurturing new generations of filmmakers.
Gyula has been doing exactly that throughout his decades-long involvement at Sundance — serving as a Creative Advisor and the long-time Artistic Director of the Directors & Screenwriters Labs — as well as through his work as a script consultant at MIDPOINT and mentor to our script consultant trainees within the Feature Launch program.
His guidance, generosity, and deeply human approach have shaped the voices and careers of filmmakers around the world.
Gyula’s work champions authenticity, independent thinking, and the freedom to explore one’s own creative path — values that resonate profoundly with our mission at MIDPOINT Institute.
Congratulations, Gyula!
Thank you for your unwavering dedication to filmmakers and for sharing your wisdom with our community. We are proud to celebrate this milestone with you and look forward to many more years of collaboration.
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