In a two-year commitment with the Sundance Institute unveiled in Park City on Monday, The Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation will support the Institute’s Screenwriters Intensive and year-round work with diverse independent filmmakers and artists.
The Screenwriters Intensive is part of the Institute’s Feature Film Program and provides ten emerging screenwriters from underrepresented communities the opportunity to participate in a two-day workshop focused on the creative process.
The Initiative encompasses efforts to reach new communities of storytellers and artists across regions, genres, ethnicities, genders and orientations.
“Sundance is proud to work with storytellers from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, both at the festival and in our artist development programmes,” said Keri Putnam, executive director of Sundance Institute. “We are so grateful for the generous support of The Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation. Together, we will build momentum and awareness about the need to create a film and media landscape that reflects the full...
The Screenwriters Intensive is part of the Institute’s Feature Film Program and provides ten emerging screenwriters from underrepresented communities the opportunity to participate in a two-day workshop focused on the creative process.
The Initiative encompasses efforts to reach new communities of storytellers and artists across regions, genres, ethnicities, genders and orientations.
“Sundance is proud to work with storytellers from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, both at the festival and in our artist development programmes,” said Keri Putnam, executive director of Sundance Institute. “We are so grateful for the generous support of The Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation. Together, we will build momentum and awareness about the need to create a film and media landscape that reflects the full...
- 1/23/2017
- ScreenDaily
Randy Roberts has been elected president of American Cinema Editors.
The editor served as vp of the honorary society for the past four years and has served on several of its committees.
He succeeds Alan Heim, who has completed his second consecutive term as president and therefore takes a required break from the role. Roberts appointed Heim to complete the final year of his vp term.
Roberts earned Ace Eddie Award nominations for "L.A. Law," "Early Edition" and "Chicago Hope," for which he also received an Emmy nomination. He is also a director and producer and is currently a supervising producer on "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit."
Heim earned an Academy Award for "All That Jazz."
Lillian Benson was re-elected as Ace secretary. Ed Abroms continues as treasurer.
Also elected to the Ace board are Anita Brandt Burgoyne, as well as incumbent members Kate Amend, Edgar Burcksen, Tina Hirsch and Harry Miller.
The editor served as vp of the honorary society for the past four years and has served on several of its committees.
He succeeds Alan Heim, who has completed his second consecutive term as president and therefore takes a required break from the role. Roberts appointed Heim to complete the final year of his vp term.
Roberts earned Ace Eddie Award nominations for "L.A. Law," "Early Edition" and "Chicago Hope," for which he also received an Emmy nomination. He is also a director and producer and is currently a supervising producer on "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit."
Heim earned an Academy Award for "All That Jazz."
Lillian Benson was re-elected as Ace secretary. Ed Abroms continues as treasurer.
Also elected to the Ace board are Anita Brandt Burgoyne, as well as incumbent members Kate Amend, Edgar Burcksen, Tina Hirsch and Harry Miller.
- 9/2/2008
- by By Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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