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A Salt Lake City attorney and the producer behind ‘Us’ and ‘Get Out’ are among new members of the Sundance Institute’s Board of Trustees

A Salt Lake City lawyer and activist, one of Hollywood’s hottest producers, a former Obama administration social secretary, and a pioneering artist in virtual reality have been named to join the Sundance Institute’s Board of Trustees.

Sundance Institute announced the additions Monday. They will join 24 other trustees, led by Sundance’s founder Robert Redford and board president Pat Mitchell.

Jason Blum, movie producer and founder of Blumhouse Productions, which has backed such movies as Jordan Peele’s “Us” and “Get Out,” M. Night Shyamalan’s “Glass” and “Split,” and last year’s “Halloween” revival. His producing credits include the Sundance Film Festival entries “Whiplash,” “How to Dance in Ohio” and “The Jinx.