Pamela Gentile Julie Huntsinger has spent two decades as the guardian of the Telluride Film Festival — a jewel box of off-duty movie stars and power players relaxing in the mountains and a consequential launchpad for the fall awards season.
As festival director, Huntsinger has her hallmarks. She doesn’t reveal the lineup until the eve of opening day. She has also punted competition categories and splashy red-carpet theatrics to keep the vibe mellow and the attention on what’s on-screen.
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