Jennifer Fox to Produce AMPAS Governors Awards – Film News in Brief

Academy Producers Branch governor Jennifer Fox will return to produce the 16th Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, set to take place on Nov. 16. This will be Fox’s seventh time producing the event.

“Jennifer’s expertise in producing the Governors Awards is unmatched. We are thrilled to welcome her back to kick off our 98th Oscars events with a celebration of four truly remarkable honorees,” said Academy President Howell Taylor in a statement. 

This year’s Honorary Oscars will be presented to Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise and Wynn Thomas, with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award presented to Dolly Parton. The event will be held at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood.

Tuesday Oct. 14

IDA and Manhattan Neighborhood Network Launch Facility Partnership

The International Documentary Association and Manhattan Neighborhood Network have formed a partnership that will allow both organizations access to each other’s events, facilities, and communities. Established in 1992, MNN is a media learning, production, and distribution hub with facilities including virtual production studios, two podcast studios, six open edit stations, three closed edit suites and a closed screening room featuring a 4K DCP projector, 193” screen with surround sound, live streaming, and recording capabilities. On Sept. 20, IDA members residing in or visiting New York City will have full access to all MNN amenities for free or at a discounted rate.

As a part of the partnership, all MNN members will receive a 20% discount on IDA memberships. IDA will also host quarterly Work-In-Progress screenings for IDA members to show their work to fellow members and their guests to receive feedback. The first IDA Docs-In-Progress event will be held on November 13.