Cover 1 WELCOME TO THE LEADING LADIES GALA Bryn Mawr Film Institute Greetings all – Board of Directors Past & Present Tonight, we celebrate Juliet Goodfriend, a Renaissance person in the truest sense of the word: a lover of the arts, an astute Rev. Eugene Bay Charlie Bloom businessperson, a community leader, and a leader amongst Sabina Bokhari her peers. I mention peers because Juliet’s leadership is David Brind recognized within the ranks of the Art House Convergence Anmiryam Budner* (AHC), a national organization devoted to community-based, Alice Bullitt* mission-driven theaters like BMFI. Through the years, the AHC Elizabeth H. Gemmill has recognized Juliet for establishing and running one of the Juliet J. Goodfriend* Doris Greenblatt most successful member-supported motion picture theater Harry Groome* and film education centers in the country. Not only has Juliet Joanne Harmelin* moved BMFI forward, she has moved the entire art house John H. Hersker* movement forward. Tigre Hill* Francie Ingersoll* Working closely with Juliet over the last 12 years has Sandra Kenton allowed me to participate in a truly phenomenal process. Sir Ben Kingsley † She saw a need in our community for thoughtful films to be Paul Kistler presented, enjoyed, and studied, in a beautiful, state-of-the- Sidney Lazard art environment, with friends and family. Though a very small Daylin Leach ‡ Francis J. Leto* component of the film industry as a whole, so-called ‘art films’ Lonnie Levin are the lifeblood of Bryn Mawr Film Institute and continue to Stephanie Naidoff be a vital part of world cinema. Juliet has ensured that the Amy Nislow best of these films—the ones people end up talking about—are Robert Osborne† exhibited for BMFI audiences. Add to these a diverse range of Marsha Perelman* repertory films, theatrical stage productions, opera, ballet, and Ted Peters* Sarah Peterson the visual arts from around the world, and you have Juliet’s Steven Piltch* magical brew for cinematic success. As film brings light to the David Pudlin* screen, Juliet, through this endeavor, has brought it to our Carrie Rickey* hearts and minds. Bonnie S. Rossello* Jack Rutkowski* Tonight, please join me in saluting my friend and partner in Allen C. Sabinson* this venture lovingly known as BMFI. Juliet, here’s to you, and William R. Sasso may you and everyone attending tonight enjoy a wonderful Samuel R. Scott* evening, celebrating you and your remarkable achievements. Michael A. Stein* Page Thompson Best wishes, John Toner Nancy Vickers SAMUEL R. SCOTT Greg Vitali‡ Mike Weilbacher Connie Williams Lynn H. Yeakel CHAIR, V. Scott Zelov† BOARD OF DIRECTORS * Current Board Member † Honorary Board Member ‡ Ex Officio Board Member 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WELCOME TO 1 THE LEADING2017 Leading Ladies Gala CommitteeLADIES Co-Chairs GALA TABLE OF 2 CONTENTSAlice Bullitt and Vivian Piasecki SCHEDULE OF 3 welcome youEVENTS to Bryn Mawr Film Institute’s Leading Ladies Gala MENU 4 honoring Juliet J. Goodfriend FROM THE 5 GALA Dave Roberts, Guest EmceeCOMMITTEE for the evening FROM THE 6 BMFI STAFF BRYN MAWR 7 FILM INSTITUTE STAFF POLITICAL PROCLAMATIONS 8 ABOUT JULIET 10 J. 6:30GOODFRIEND PM Gala begins with Cocktails in the Cloister sponsored by Bryn Mawr Trust GALA REMARKS FROM HONOREE12 JULIET J. GOODFRIEND ABOUT IRA 14 DEUTCHMAN 8:00 PM GALA REMARKS 16 FROM IRA DEUTCHMAN Dinner is served in Thomas Great Hall ABOUT DAVE 18 ROBERTS BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE 9:30 PM SILVER SCREEN INSPIRATION20 AWARD WINNERS Program A MESSAGE 22 FROM SIR BEN KINGSLEY A MESSAGE FROM24 CHERYL REMARKSBOONE FROM ISAACS ABOUT BRYN 26 MAWR FILM INSTITUTE Alice Bullitt and Vivian Piasecki, Gala Co-Chairs READ ALL ABOUT IT: A BRIEF HISTORY OF BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE 27 Ira Deutchman, Producer, Distributor, and Professor of Film ABOUT THE 30FEATURED LEADING LADIES Samuel Scott, BMFI Chair of the Board FROM INDUSTRY 38 LEADERS Juliet J. Goodfriend, Honoree FOCUS CAMPAIGN 42 MESSAGES 44 The evening continues with dancing and open bar EVENT PHOTOS 74 LEADING LADIES 81 GALA SPONSORS 2 3 MENU FROM THE GALA COMMITTEE COCKTAILS IN THE CLOISTER Leading Ladies Good evening, and welcome to the Leading Ladies Gala! We Sponsored by Bryn Mawr Trust Gala Committee are honored to co-chair this truly magical evening celebrating one of Bryn Mawr’s brightest stars, Juliet Goodfriend. Cindy & John Affleck SIGNATURE COCKTAIL Anmiryam Budner & Martin Phillips In 2002, when this cherished theater was on the brink of The Bryn Mawrtini Alice & Christian Bullitt becoming a gym franchise, who could have envisioned such Michael Colleran a glorious rebirth? Juliet, with her characteristic mix of grit COCKTAIL HORS D’OEUVRES Gloria & Jack Drosdick and creativity, galvanized an entire community towards the Truffled popcorn Jaimie & David Field Carole Haas Gravagno goal of restoring the theater to its original architectural Potato latkes with smoked salmon and crème fraiche Doris & Dana Greenblatt splendor, while reimagining it as a state-of-the-art center for Duck confit with bourbon sour cherry compote on brioche Joanne & Jon Harmelin independent film. It’s a remarkable achievement, enacted by a Tuna tartare with sesame wasabi aioli on russet potato chip Tigre Hill remarkable woman. Francie Ingersoll & Matt Taylor Bacon-wrapped scallops Julie Jensen & Robert Bryan We hope you enjoy this party, which we wanted to be unique Garlic-roasted shrimp skewer Judy & Tony Lame in every way, just like Juliet! If Juliet is the leading lady in this Anita & Francis Leto Vegetable turnover evening’s production, then it needs to be said that it would Mary Patterson McPherson not be possible without the time and talent of an amazing Stephanie & Michael Naidoff supporting cast. Bryn Mawr Film Institute staff members have DINNER Suzanne & Ron Naples Jane G. Pepper worked tirelessly to ensure a one-of-a-kind evening that, like a FIRST COURSE Marsha & Jeffrey Perelman great film, will linger in your memory long after the credits roll. Vivian Piasecki Traditional wedge salad served with blue cheese and bacon From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for celebrating with Helen & David Pudlin us this evening, and for supporting and enriching the theater SECOND COURSE Eileen Rosenau Allen Sabinson through your involvement. Proceeds from this event will be Grilled filet of beef with bordelaise sauce Lynn & Sam Scott used to ensure that Bryn Mawr Film Institute remains the same Peachtree’s crab cake with lemon-thyme caper aioli Judith Shapiro beautiful and intellectually engaging place it is today for future Chive mashed potatoes Jennifer & Michael Stein generations. Thank you again, and cheers to you, Juliet! Judith Taylor Charred Brussels sprouts Elissa Topol & A. Lee Osterman Lyn Wiesinger DESSERT Rebecca & Rhys Williams Shortbread film reel with chocolate filling and raspberry drizzle Lynn & Paul Yeakel VIVIAN PIASECKI Fresh press regular and decaffeinated La Colombe coffees and assorted hot teas ALICE BULLITT CO-CHAIRS 4 5 FROM THE BMFI STAFF BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE STAFF Welcome and thank you for joining us to celebrate Bryn Mawr Film Institute’s own ANDREW J. DOUGLAS, PH.D. ZANE STALBERG leading lady, its founder and president, Juliet Goodfriend. It is a testament to the Director of Education Administrative Associate esteem in which she is held that so many of BMFI’s members, patrons, and friends are here tonight and have expressed their appreciation through the lovely messages that fill RASHID ELLIS VALERIE TEMPLE Theater Manager Director of Programming the pages of this book. But let us cut to the chase, shall we? There is one reason we are all here (in person, letter, MARIANNE FERNSLER PATRICIA WESLEY or spirit): If not for Juliet Goodfriend, there would not be a Bryn Mawr Film Institute. With Development Assistant Director of Development and Communications apologies to Frank Capra, let’s imagine for a moment what our community would be like if Juliet had not founded this beloved film center. For starters, there would be no arthouse KEON HAWKINS Key Holder theater on the Main Line or in its environs, meaning that the tens of thousands of people THEATER STAFF: who see a new or classic film at BMFI each year would either have to travel much further GINA IZZO CAITLYN BELL to do so, or watch it alone on a small screen (perish the thought). Our patrons would have Marketing Manager had no opportunity to meet a host of luminaries from the world of cinema, such as Sir JULIE BONFIG Ben Kingsley. And all the fun had by so many at special events like our annual (and vocal) ANNAMARIA JASKOT screenings of The Sound of Music simply never would have been had. Accountant HANNAH CLUVER But these are just the tip of the iceberg. Our members, more than 9,000 people from CHRISTIAN LAYFIELD ELIZABETH FOX across the region, would not have a community-based, arthouse cinema they can rightly Lead Theater Manager call their own. Thousands of students of all ages would have missed the opportunity SOPHIA GEHRMANN to learn about and through film via BMFI education programs that teach visual literacy, JACOB MAZER filmmaking, cinema studies, and more. My colleagues and I, who delight in providing Education Coordinator JOSEPH GROSSO a superior movie-going experience, bringing films—both unsung and beloved—to their community, educating people about movies, making possible the long life and vibrant use CLINTON MCCARTNEY THOMAS HODSDEN of a historic theater, and in other ways take pride in the accounting, design, development, Facilities Coordinator marketing, membership, and other endeavors that make BMFI run might not be doing the MK JARDINE MIKE MCCRACKEN work we love if not for Juliet’s vision. Director of Theater Operations KATIE JENAWAY But it’s not just vision, is it? While it may be difficult to imagine, it is conceivable that someone else could have come across that derelict theater in Bryn Mawr and had the PATSY MORNINGSTAR JEFF KLEHAMER idea to revitalize it.