13th ANNUAL WOMEN IN FILM OSCAR® PARTY CELEBRATION HONORING THE 2020 FEMALE OSCAR NOMINEES PRESENTED BY MAX MARA, STELLA ARTOIS, CADILLAC AND TEQUILA DON JULIO, WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM VERO WATER
WHO: Co-hosted by Oscar®-winning producer and WIF Board President Emerita Cathy Schulman and Tony Winner Idina Menzel, expected honored guests include the following 91st Academy Awards® female nominees:
• Arianne Sutner (Animated Feature Film, Missing Link) • Bonnie Arnold (Animated Feature Film, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World) • Carol Dysinger (Documentary – Short Subject, Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're A Girl)) • Chelsea Winstanley (Best Picture, Jojo Rabbit) • Colette Sandstedt (Documentary – Short Subject, Walk Run Cha-Cha) • Daria Kashcheeva (Short Film – Animated, Dcera (Daughter)) • Emma Tillinger Koskoff (Best Picture, Joker & The Irishman) • Jinko Gotoh (Animated Feature Film, Klaus) • Joanna Natasegara (Documentary – Feature, The Edge of Democracy) • Julia Reichert (Documentary – Feature, American Factory) • Karen Rupert Toliver (Short Film – Animated, Hair Love) • Kathryn Hendrickson (Short Film – Animated, Kitbull) • Kirstine Barfod (Documentary – Feature, The Cave) • Kristine Samuelson (Documentary – Short Subject, Life Overtakes Me) • Krysty Wilson-Cairns (Writing – Original Screenplay, 1917) • Maria Gracia Turgeon (Short Film – Live Action, Brotherhood) • Marisa Román (Animated Feature Film, Klaus) • Mayes C. Rubeo (Costume Design, Jojo Rabbit) • Meryam Joobeur (Short Film – Live Action, Brotherhood) • Nicki Ledermann (Makeup and Hairstyling, Joker) • Rachael Tate (Sound Editing, 1917) • Rosana Sullivan (Short Film – Animated, Kitbull) • Shannon McIntosh (Best Picture, Once Upon a Time in…Hollywood) • Sigrid Dyekjær (Documentary – Feature, The Cave) • Siqi Song (Short Film – Animated, Sister) • Smriti Mundhra (Documentary – Short Subject, St. Louis Superman) • Vivian Baker (Makeup and Hairstyling, Bombshell) • Waad al-Kateab (Documentary – Feature, For Sama)
Additional expected attendees include Chinonye Chukwu, Rumer Willis, Xosha Roquemore and more to be announced
WHAT: Women In Film, LA (WIF) will kick off Oscar® weekend with its highly-anticipated cocktail party presented by Max Mara (for the 13th year), Stella Artois, Cadillac and Tequila Don Julio with additional support from Vero Water at the Sunset Room Hollywood. The party honors all 65 women, in front of and behind the camera, who have been nominated for an Academy Award® this year. Since 2008, the annual event has celebrated the belief that collaboration between women, behind and in front of the camera, is the best way to assure more films are made by and for women and girls.
WHERE: Sunset Room Hollywood, 1439 N Ivar Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
WHEN: Friday, February 7, 2020 Media Check-in: 5:30 PM Red Carpet Arrivals: 6:00 PM – 7:30PM Event: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MORE: About Women In Film Women In Film advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries—to achieve parity and transform culture. Founded in 1973, Women In Film supports all women working in film, TV, and digital media from emerging to advanced career. Our distinguished programs include: mentoring, speaker & screening series, production training program, writing labs, film finishing funds, legal aid and an annual financing intensive. Women In Film advocates for gender parity through research, education and media campaigns. Women In Film honors the achievements of women in Hollywood through the legacy series, annual Emmy and Oscar parties and our signature event, the Women In Film Annual Gala. Membership is open to all media professionals and more information can be found on our website: wif.org. Follow Women In Film on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
About Max Mara MAX MARA, founded in 1951 by the late visionary Achille Maramotti, epitomizes Italian luxury and style. A contemporary collection of ready-to-wear and accessories for the confident woman, Max Mara is the premier offering within the Max Mara Fashion group consisting of sophisticated silhouettes and couture details achieved through masterful design. Recognized for its timeless sensibility and constructed from the most luxurious fabrics, Max Mara is revered for the classification of the coat, sharp suiting and elegant accessories. Max Mara is available in 2,378 locations in more than 100 countries worldwide. The Max Mara Fashion group counts nine different brands under its ownership. The company remains privately held and managed by the Maramotti family.
About Stella Artois Stella Artois®, the No. 1 Belgian beer in the world, is proud to continue their multi-year partnership with Women In Film and support female filmmakers who are pushing forward the mission for inclusion and gender parity in Hollywood. From filmmakers who are using the power of film to inspire social change to those who are shaping culture, the iconic beer brand is committed to honoring memorable moments and people in film. With a brewing tradition dating back to 1366, Stella Artois has long championed positive stories of change and connected to cultural issues that are important to its fans. Visit www.stellaartois.com for more information.
About Tequila Don Julio Founded on the pioneering agricultural principles of Don Julio González and his personal pursuit of perfection, Tequila Don Julio revolutionized the tequila industry and set the standard for ultra- premium tequila. The original luxury tequila of choice in Mexico, Tequila Don Julio uses only the highest caliber, fully matured and ripened Blue Agave that has been hand-selected from the rich, clay soils of the Los Altos region of the state of Jalisco. The Tequila Don Julio portfolio includes Tequila Don Julio Blanco, Tequila Don Julio Reposado, Tequila Don Julio Añejo, Tequila Don Julio 70, Tequila Don Julio 1942, and Tequila Don Julio REAL. For more information on Tequila Don Julio, please visit www.DonJulio.com.
About Vero Water: Vero Water is an exceptionally great tasting still and sparkling water that is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional bottled water, eliminating single-use plastic and reducing carbon emissions every time it's served.
Note: This event is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences or the Oscars®.
CONTACT: For more information, please contact Christina Canseco/ Hannah Woodard at (310) 854-4800 or [email protected] [email protected]
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