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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and the Narrating Behavior Change Program of the World Bank announced the panelists participating in the first in a series of Global Forums focused on the growth of edutainment programming around the world and the use of entertainment media with educational objectives. Educational entertainment programming was first coined by Walt Disney in 1954, but its roots go all the way back in history with writers using literary devices to convey meaning and to educate on important issues of the day.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced an agreement to co-sponsor a series of Global Forums with the Narrating Behavior Change Program of the World Bank to promote the growth of edutainment programming around the world; the use of entertainment media with educational objectives. “This partnership seeks to connect Hollywood with the global development community by developing new creative programming with the goal of helping to promote important sustainability goals, which improve the lives of millions of people struggling with healthcare, environmental and other challenges,” said Helen Hoehne, president of the HFPA.

OUTFEST was established in 1982 in Los Angeles as the first and only global LGBTQIA+ arts, media, and entertainment organization to support artists, communities, and filmmakers to change the world through their stories. Since 2005, the HFPA has donated almost $600,000 to this wonderful non-profit organization that last year hosted over 300 screenings and panels, six programs and engaged with over 50,000 attendees.

Three Hollywood Foreign Press Association members were among those honored at the 64th annual Southern California Journalism Awards presented by the Los Angeles Press Club on Saturday, June 25, 2022, taking home a collective five prizes in a diverse and crowded field of entries from notable outlets inclusive of the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and all of Hollywood’s major trade publications. On an evening where Rita Moreno introduced 60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker, who was honored with the Joseph M.

The Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles (IFF), one of the most prestigious ethnic events in Los Angeles, completed the theatrical part of its 35th hybrid edition May 19. The festival continues online from May 20 to May 26.

As part of its sponsorship at this year’s American Pavilion at the 75th Cannes Film Festival, The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (“HFPA”) announced one of its panels will feature all women in focusing on “Global Voices: Empowering Women Behind the Lens” on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 1:00 PM (local time). “This year we assembled a dynamic panel featuring four women who are showing their work at Cannes for the first time.

Continuing its ongoing transformation process, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (“HFPA”) announced the beginning of a formal review to determine potential outside strategic interest in its organization and assets. Potential proposals are to be reviewed by a Special Committee composed entirely of independent members of the Board of Directors, with the assistance of financial and legal advisors.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced its sponsorship of The American Pavilion, the center of business and hospitality for the American film community at this year’s 75th Cannes Film Festival, kicking off its year-long celebration of the upcoming 80th Annual Golden Globe® Awards. “We are pleased and honored to sponsor this year’s American Pavilion at such a historic time with the 75th Cannes Film Festival and the upcoming 80th Golden Globes.

It was a celebration of cinema that lasted 13 days in which there was room for all genres and styles. The 23rd edition of BAFICI, the Buenos Aires Film International Film Festival concluded on May 1, 2022.

As a press organization, the HFPA is committed to supporting the First Amendment and freedom of the press worldwide.   To date, we have granted or pledged $6,910,000 to organizations such as the Committee to Protect Journalists, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, the Dag Hammarskjold Fund for Journalists, PEN America, ProPublica, the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting, the International Women's Media Foundation, Military Veterans in Journalism, the International Documentary Association, Inquire First, the Los Angeles Press Club, InsideClimate News and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.