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Film Independent Adds Dan Stern to Board of Directors; Chaz Ebert, Kasi Lemmons and Lulu Wang Join Advisory Board (EXCLUSIVE)


Film Independent sees Dan Stern elected to the board of directors while Chaz Ebert, Kasi Lemmons and Lulu Wang join the advisory board.

The current board of directors is comprised of Len Amato, Randy Barbato, Adriene Bowles, Mathew Cullen, Vondie Curtis Hall, Eric d’Arbeloff, Rhys Ernst, Javier Fuentes-León, Brenda Gilbert, Matthew Greenfield, Michael Helfant, Laura Kim, Sue Kroll, Karyn Kusama, David Linde, Mynette Louie, Alix Madigan-Yorkin, Ted Mundorff, Gail Mutrux, Sue Naegle, Col Needham, Catherine Park, Alan Poul, Ed Rada, Robinson, Andrea Sperling, Cathy Schulman and Jeffrey Soros. In a statement welcoming the trio of “dynamic and talented industry vets” to the advisory board, Robinson added: “Chaz, Kasi and Lulu are at the forefront of independent artistry and each brings a unique and valuable perspective and knowledge to our organization.” The 2024 Spirit Awards will take place on Feb. 25, with “American Fiction,” “May December” and “Past Lives” dominating the film categories at five nods apiece while “The Last of Us” and “I’m a Virgo” lead the TV contenders.

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