At the event, Variety will present its Breakthrough Awards to Dylan O’Brien, Normani, Maddie Ziegler, Justice Smith and Jane Schoenbrun

Variety and the Golden Globe Awards continue their tradition of festival celebrations with an exclusive invite-only party celebrating talent attending the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Variety & The Golden Globe Awards Breakthrough Artists Party Presented by Adobe will take place on Jan. 19 in Park City.
“Following our Breakthrough Awards at Cannes and Venice, the Golden Globes and Variety are excited to partner again at Sundance,” said Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes, and Ramin Setoodeh, the co-editor-in-chief of Variety. “We look forward to toasting all our honorees and celebrating the most exciting new voices in independent film.”
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At the event, Variety will present its Breakthrough Awards, which highlight the next generation of exceptional talents in front of the camera. This year’s recipients include Dylan O’Brien who stars in “Ponyboi,” Normani who stars in “Freaky Tales,” Maddie Ziegler who stars in “My Old Ass” and Justice Smith who stars in “I Saw the TV Glow” and “The American Society of Magical Negroes” at the festival. Presenters include Megan Park, Maisy Stella, Victoria Pedretti, River Gallo and Brigette Lundy-Paine.
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Jane Schoenbrun will receive the Breakthrough Director Award presented by Adobe for A24’s “I Saw the TV Glow.” The film is produced by Emma Stone, Dave McCary and Ali Herting through their Fruit Tree banner alongside Sarah Winshall with Smudge Films and Sam Intili.
“Storytelling plays a pivotal role in informing culture and inspiring the next generation of creators. Adobe is proud to support emerging artists and filmmakers whose unique perspectives inspire us to dream bigger and change the world, and we’re excited to see their stories illuminate the screens at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival,” said Heather Freeland, chief brand officer at Adobe.
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