Geoffrey Gilmore exits Sundance for Tribeca

February 17, 2009 The news that Geoffrey Gilmore is leaving his post as director of the Sundance Film Festival to take the job of chief creative officer of Tribeca Enterprises has roiled the indie world. Gilmore's new gig -- which technically has him working for the larger Tribeca Enterprises, not the fest itself -- will contain elements of marketing, distribution and strategy. In his 19-year tenure at Sundance, Gilmore's role evolved in a way that had him serving essentially as both chief curator and public ambassador; he spearheaded the fest's vast slate choices as he managed a host of complex industry and media relationships.

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