Women in Media has announced that it will “raise a glass to legendary women of the entertainment industry” during the upcoming Holiday Toast champagne brunch fundraiser.
The event will honour the “trailblazers whose artistry, resilience and leadership have shaped our community and continue to inspire”.
This includes Mandy Walker ASC AM ACS, who recently became the first woman to lead the ASC.
There will be a tribute to each honoree by their friends, who will speak to their artistry and professionalism before the honoree panel.
There will also be a silent auction, step and repeat, and deluxe brunch.
The list of honorees is available below:
Mandy Walker ASC AM ACS, director of photography: Elvis, Hidden Figures, Mulan, President of the American Society of Cinematographers
Toastmaster: Niki Caro ~ Director: Mulan, Whale Rider, The Zookeeper’s Wife
Ashley Nicole Black, writer and actor: Shrinking, Ted Lasso, A Black Lady Sketch Show
Toastmaster: Chelsea Devantez ~ Comedian, writer: The Problem with John Stewart, Girls5Eva
Krystina Figg, best boy grip, grip: Superman, Killers of the Flower Moon, Dunkirk
Toastmaster: Scott Howell – Cinemoves president and owner
The event will take place on 6 December at Hotel Sofitel Beverly Hills. Tickets and information are available on the Women in Media website.
