Robert Redford

Robert Redford's Sundance Catalog Opens New Store in Westport, Connecticut

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Westport, Connecticut, Sundance, Robert Redford, Film directors, Actors, Awards, Sundance Group

The 3,920 square feetSundance store will open on May 13 and is located at 97 Main Street in downtown Westport.

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  • The 3,920 square feetSundance store will open on May 13 and is located at 97 Main Street in downtown Westport.
  • A soft opening on the weekend of May 13 will be limited attendance for social distancing purposes.\nRobert Redford\'s Sundance Catalog Opens New Store in Westport, Connecticut\nMatey Erdos, Sundance CEO comments "The Westport opening marks the first Sundance store in the Northeast and in the greater Tri-State area.
  • Our loyal customers in the surrounding area have participated in the Sundance lifestyle for years through our beautiful catalog.
  • "\nThe Sundance Store in downtown Westport is one of three new stores to open across the country for the retailer this year.

Academy Award Winner Forest Whitaker One of Five to Be Honored by USC School of Dramatic Arts at Benefit Celebrating Over 75 Years of Academics and Artistry

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Education, Entertainment, General Entertainment, Theatre, Celebrity, Events, Concerts, University, California, States of the United States, Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Robert Redford, USC School of Dramatic Arts

b'For over 75 years, the USC School of Dramatic Arts has been considered one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s premier dramatic arts training institutions.

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  • b'For over 75 years, the USC School of Dramatic Arts has been considered one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s premier dramatic arts training institutions.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cTheir work on stages and screens everywhere still sparks our imagination \xe2\x80\x93 and tackles life\xe2\x80\x99s questions with heart and empathy.
  • The award was named for its first recipient, Robert Redford.\nUSC Trustee Michele Dedeaux Engemann will be presented with the inaugural Alumni Service Award for her extraordinary and unwavering commitment and support of the School of Dramatic Arts.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThis benefit is an opportunity to raise needed funds for scholarship, professional development and social change initiatives.

Stroud Water Research Center celebrates The Redford Center

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Film directors, Robert Redford, Redford, Avondale, Actors, Awards

Avondale, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 120 guests virtually joined the Stroud Water Research Center, its board of directors, and the presenting sponsor, Wilmington Trust, at the 18th annual Waters Edge gala as they honored The Redford Center.

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  • Avondale, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 120 guests virtually joined the Stroud Water Research Center, its board of directors, and the presenting sponsor, Wilmington Trust, at the 18th annual Waters Edge gala as they honored The Redford Center.
  • On behalf of The Redford Center, Jill Tidman, its executive director, accepted the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence in recognition of The Redford Centers dedication and determination to protect the environment and fresh water.
  • Stroud Water Research Center seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and restoration and to help businesses, landowners, policymakers, and individuals make informed decisions that affect water quality and availability around the world.
  • www.stroudcenter.org
    Co-founded in 2005 by Robert Redford and his son, James Redford, the Redford Center uses the power of film and media to engage people through inspiring stories to environmental action.

The Redford Center to Distribute Funds to Environmental Filmmakers

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Awards, Actors, Robert Redford, Film directors, Redford

Funds will be awarded to seven film teams working on impact-driven projects that present inclusive and equitable perspectives on environmental issues.

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  • Funds will be awarded to seven film teams working on impact-driven projects that present inclusive and equitable perspectives on environmental issues.
  • "Humans are so creative and resilient," said James Redford, co-founder and co-chair of The Redford Center.
  • Redford Center Grants will consider projects from film teams that are focused on a broad range of environmental issues.
  • Co-founded in 2005 by Robert Redford and his son James Redford, The Redford Center uses impact-driven film and media to accelerate environmental and climate justice, solutions and repair.

Sundance Institute Artists and Supporters Celebrate Opening Night of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival at An Artist at the Table Presented by IMDbPro

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Friday, January 24, 2020
Entertainment, Philanthropy, Events, Concerts, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Celebrity, Theatre, Fund Raising, Foundation, Awards, Sundance Film Festival, IMDb, Sundance, Film, World Wide Web, Robert Redford

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200124005119/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200124005119/en/
    PARK CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 23: Robert Redford and Ethan Hawke attend Sundance Institute's 'An Artist at the Table Presented by IMDbPro' at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2020 in Park City, Utah.
  • (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDbPro)
    IMDbPro ( www.imdbpro.com ), the essential resource for entertainment industry professionals, was the presenting sponsor of Sundance Institutes largest annual fundraising event, An Artist at the Table Presented by IMDbPro, on January 23.
  • Each table was hosted by a distinguished Sundance Institute artist, allowing guests the unique opportunity to connect directly with Institute alumni and learn more about their artistic paths, works and experiences.
  • IMDb is kicking off a year-long celebration of its 30th anniversary at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.

The Redford Center Announces Inaugural Recipient of The Annual Robert Redford Award

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Robert Redford, Redford, Cinema of the United States, Film, California

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Redford Center , a Bay Area based non-profit organization co-founded in 2005 by Robert Redford and his son, James, today announced that Jaden Smith will be the recipient of the inaugural Robert Redford Award.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Redford Center , a Bay Area based non-profit organization co-founded in 2005 by Robert Redford and his son, James, today announced that Jaden Smith will be the recipient of the inaugural Robert Redford Award.
  • The award will be presented by Redford to Smith on December 6, 2018 during The Redford Center's Benefit Event at August Hall in San Francisco.
  • The Robert Redford Awardnamed for the American artist, businessman and ardent environmentalist Robert Redfordis a new distinction established by The Redford Center, a group committed to driving positive environmental change through inspiring stories that galvanize action.
  • "Mr. Redford's deeply felt and long-lived environmental activism is the touchstone for all of our work," said Jill Tidman, executive director of The Redford Center.

The Redford Center Grants Program Awards Development Funds to Seven Environmental Documentary Filmmakers

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Robert Redford, Redford, Film, California, Cinema of the United States

The Redford Center Grants program currently operates on a two-year grant cycle and is funded by The New York Community Trust.

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  • The Redford Center Grants program currently operates on a two-year grant cycle and is funded by The New York Community Trust.
  • Co-founded by Robert Redford and his son James in 2005, The Redford Center harnesses the power of documentary films and impact campaigns to help tip the scales on critical environmental and social issues.
  • The Redford Center's Fiscal Sponsorship Program extends its nonprofit status and excellent filmmaker support to kindred environmental impact film and media projects.
  • And Redford Center Grants provides funding, filmmaker support, and networking to filmmakers with feature film projects in early development that are focused on driving awareness, education and tangible action on a variety of environmental topics.