At what point do I move onto bigger things?
The filmmaker never comprised during filming, assertedOppenheimerstar Robert Downey Jr while introducing the director Thursday night.
While he began as an independent filmmaker, Nolan confessed, I dont think you could be.
(L-R) Robert Downey Jr. and Christopher Nolan attend the 2024 Sundance Film Festival Opening Night Gala: Celebrating 40 Years at DeJoria CenterDeadline /Dominic Patten
Painters can be independent, poets, he continued.
He further expounded on howMementocame to be the cult hit coming out of its Park City debut.
Nobody wanted the film, Nolan told the room.
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It was Ben Stillers producer who introduced Nolan to Steven Soderbergh, who produced the filmmakers next studio title.
Along with Nolan, Kristen Stewart received the Visionary Award were also given recognition at the gala this evening.
Festival benefactor Pat Mitchell was lauded with the Vanguard Award for Philanthropy.
Documentary filmmakerMaite Alberdi (The Eternal Memory) received the Vanguard Award presented by Acura for Nonfiction.
AlsoPast Livesfilmmaker Celine Song(Past Lives)was honored with the Vanguard Award presented by Acura Fiction.
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival runs from Jan. 18-28.
