Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/06/abcs-channing-dungy-feted-at-women-in-film-2018-crystal-lucy-awards/
*This month, Women In Film, Los Angeles (WIF) celebrated outstanding females in the entertainment industry with the 2018 Crystal + Lucy Awards at The Beverly Hilton.
The evening, themed “Ignited,” raised funds and awareness for the organizations numerous educational and philanthropic programs, and its advocacy for gender parity for women throughout the industry.
ABC Entertainment President, Channing Dungey, was presented with The Lucy Award for Excellence in Television.
“We can’t be afraid to standup, to speak up, to rise up,” Dungey shared during her acceptance speech. “When we see things around us that counter our values and beliefs, our actions must match our words. It’s not always easy to do.”
Event Highlights:
• Sister duo Chloe x Halle presented the WIF Artistic Excellence Award to music producers NOVA Wav (Denisia “Blu June” Andrews And Brittany “Chi” Coney) and performed “Warrior” from the soundtrack for “A Wrinkle in Time.” Jason Derulo, DJ Khaled and Ryan Press sent a congratulatory video messages for NOVA Wav
• “Black Panther” actor Isaach de Bankolé presented the Lexus Beacon Award to Victoria Alonso, Marvel Studios EVP of Physical Production, who accepted the award on behalf of the “Women of Black Panther” in front of and behind the camera.
• Each of the honorees and presenters took home a gift bag with an assortment of Lancôme skincare products and cosmetics
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. We advocate for gender parity through research, media campaigns and ReFrame, a collaboration with Sundance Institute.
Membership is open to all media professionals, more information can be found at womeninfilm.org.
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