PARK CITY UT, June 3, 2025 – The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the addition of four new members to its Board of Trustees: Scott Frank, David Nevins, Greg Sarris, and Blair Ligelis Stein. The quartet joins a group of business, cultural, and philanthropic leaders who guide the nonprofit organization and serve in an advisory role. The new trustees will work closely with Board Chair Ebs Burnough and Acting CEO Amanda Kelso to further strengthen Sundance Institute’s commitment to independent storytellers.
“We are thrilled to welcome Greg, David, Scott, and Blair to the Sundance Institute Board of Trustees,” said Ebs Burnough, Sundance Institute Board Chair. “Their diverse backgrounds and remarkable achievements in their respective fields will bring invaluable perspectives to our work. Greg’s deep understanding of storytelling rooted in his Native American heritage and literary accomplishments, David’s producing and industry expertise, Scott’s acclaimed career as a screenwriter and director, and Blair’s extensive experience in global marketing and brand strategy will be crucial as we continue to support and champion independent artists.”
“As the Institute evolves to meet the ever-changing landscape of independent film and media, the expertise of our board members is paramount,” added Amanda Kelso, Sundance Institute Acting CEO. “David’s knowledge propelling television forward as a consequential storytelling channel in the streaming era, Greg’s unique voice and commitment to cultural preservation, Scott’s exceptional storytelling prowess across film and television, and Blair’s strategic insights into reaching and engaging audiences will be tremendous assets. We are eager to collaborate with them and benefit from their wisdom.”
Scott Frank is a highly acclaimed screenwriter and director known for his work on films and television such as The Queen’s Gambit, Little Man Tate, Dead Again, Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Minority Report, and Logan. David Nevins is a veteran television executive and producer who previously held roles at Paramount Global, Showtime, and more. Greg Sarris is the Chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, an award-winning author, and a filmmaker. Blair Ligelis Stein is a seasoned global marketing executive with two decades of experience in media, marketing, and brand strategy.
These new trustees join the current board members: Robert Redford, President & Founder; Ebs Burnough, Chair; Sean Bailey, Vice Chair; Gigi Pritzker, Vice Chair; Jason Blum, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Philipp Engelhorn, Caterina Fake, Nina Fialkow, Jeanne Donovan Fisher, Robert J. Frankenberg, Patrick Gaspard, Donna Gruneich, Cindy Harrell Horn, Charles D. King, Ann Lewnes, Wonya Lucas, Alejandro Ramírez Magaña, Shripriya Mahesh, Pat Mitchell, Pete Nicks, William Plapinger, Amy Redford, Geoffrey K. Sands, Nadine Schiff-Rosen, Kimberly Steward, Tessa Thompson, Barry Tyerman, and Lulu Wang.
