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Rumer Willis Selected As 2008 Miss Golden Globe At 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards to be Telecast Live on NBC on Jan. 13 Rumer is Daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis

As the 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony was cancelled, the 2008 Miss Golden Globe, Rumer Willis, will be now Miss Golden Globe during the 66th Golden Globe Awards in January, 2009.

HOLLYWOOD, CA, November 14, 2007 – The Hollywood Foreign Press Association today announced Rumer Willis as its selection as Miss Golden Globe for "The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards" to be telecast live on NBC on Sunday, January 13, 2008. HFPA President Jorge Camara made the announcement at a morning press conference. Traditionally, Miss Golden Globe, who assists in the Golden Globes ceremony, is the daughter of a well-known celebrity.

Rumer, age 19, is the daughter of two-time Golden Globe nominee Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, who received four Golden Globe nominations and a Golden Globe as Best Actor in a Television Series (Comedy or Musical) for "Moonlighting."

"We are delighted to have Rumer Willis join us to celebrate ‘The 65 th Annual Golden Globe Awards,’" said Camara at the announcement. "Since both of her parents have enjoyed successful entertainment careers in the acting profession, she is doubly qualified to serve as Miss Golden Globe."

Rumer Glenn Willis was born August 16 th, 1988 and currently resides in Southern California. She was named after British novelist Rumer Godden. She made her film debut at the age of five in the movie "Now and Then." She continued acting alongside her parents in such films as "Striptease," "The Whole Nine Yards" and "Hostage". After graduating high school, she attended USC for a few semesters, until she decided to pursue acting full time. Since spreading her acting wings, Rumer has completed two films to be released in 2008. She most recently wrapped "I Know What Boys Like" opposite Anna Faris and Collin Hanks at Sony and the independent "From Within" directed by Phedon Papamichael, starring Adam Goldberg and Thomas Dekker.

Previous Miss Golden Globe honorees include Lorraine Nicholson (daughter of Jack Nicholson and Rebecca Broussard), Laura Dern (daughter of Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern), Joely Fisher (daughter of Connie Stevens and Eddie Fisher), and Melanie Griffith (daughter of Tippi Hedren).

Nominations for "The 65 th Annual Golden Globe Awards" will be announced at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 13. "The 65 th Annual Golden Globe Awards" will take place Sunday, January 13, 2008 at The Beverly Hilton with a live telecast airing on NBC at 8 PM (EST) and produced by Dick Clark Productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Jorge Camara is President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Barry Adelman is executive producer. Chris Donovan is director. Al Schwartz is consulting producer. Ken Shapiro is producer. Ron Weed is consulting producer. Bob Bardo is executive in charge of production.

MISS AND/OR MR. GOLDEN GLOBE

1963 Eva Six (movies)

Donna Douglas (television)

1964 Linda Evans
1971 Ann Archer
1972 Pamela Powell
1973 Kelley Miles
1974 Linda Meikle John
1975 Melanie Griffith
1976 Lisa Farringer
1977 Nicole Ericson
1978 Elizabeth Stack
1979 Stephanie Haymes
1980 Kim Karath
1981 Rosanne Katon
1982 Laura Dern
1983 Lori Leonelli & Rhonda Shear
1984 Anita Finch
1985 Lisabeth Shatner
1986 Calista Carradine
1987 Candace Savalas
1988 Gigi Garner
1989 Kyle Aletter
1990 Katharine Kramer
1991 Kaitlin Hopkins
1992 Joely Fisher
1993 Erin Hamilton
1994 Alex Martin
1995 John Clark Gable
1996 Jaime Nicole Dudney & Freddie Prinze Jr.
1997 Kehly Sloane
1998 Clementine Ford
1999 Tori Reid
2000 Liza Huber
2001 Katie Flynn
2002 Haley Giraldo
2003 Dominik Garcia-Lorido & A.J. Lamas
2004 Lily Costner
2005 Kathryn Eastwood
2006 Dakota Johnson
2007 Lorraine Nicholson

 

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posted by admin, 14th November 2007 , Categories: Blog

“The 65th Annual Golden Globe® Awards” Credential Applications Available

 
 
Contact: Michael Russell                                                          
                           (310) 939-9024
               For Immediate Release                          
 
 
 
 
“The 65th Annual Golden Globe® Awards” Credential Applications Available
 
 
The link to “The 65th Annual Golden Globe® Awards” Credential Website is now available at www.goldenglobes.org. (http://www.goldenglobes.org/credentials/index.html)
Please note the deadline for submitting a Nominations Announcement credential request is December 1, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. PST. The deadline for submitting a telecast media credential request is Friday, December 14, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. PST. (The Nominations Announcement will take place on December 13, 2007 and the Telecast will take place on Sunday, January 13, 2008.) 
Only one application per organization will be accepted. Credential requests will only be accepted online. Applications via fax, email, or by mail will not be accepted.
 
 
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posted by admin, 5th November 2007 , Categories: Blog

HFPA CHANGES FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM RULES

 
 
Contact: Michael Russell                                           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                (310) 939-9024      
 
 
 
HFPA CHANGES FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM RULES
 
 
 
HOLLYWOOD, CA, October 31, 2007 – The Hollywood Foreign Press Association elected to change the Best Foreign Language Film rules so that foreign language films that have the United States as their country of origin will qualify in the Best Motion Picture category instead of the Best Foreign Language Film category, it was announced today by Jorge Camara, President.
The new rules for Best Foreign Language Film stipulate:
“Only feature length films with a basically non English dialogue track first released in their country of origin during the 14-months period from November 1 to December 31, prior to the Awards, are eligible for consideration. The film need not have been released in the United States, but each film can only qualify once for consideration. There is no limit to the number of films that can be submitted from a specific country. Only films with at least fifty one percent non-English language dialogue track, which originated outside the United States, will be considered in this category. If the country of origin is the United States, but the feature film has at least fifty one percent of non-English dialogue, the film will qualify in the Best Motion Picture category.”
            “Since US-based directors and producers are now making films in a foreign language with increasing frequency, the membership felt it was more equitable that these movies should compete in the Best Motion Picture categories,” said Camara. “These new guidelines will commence with The 2009 Golden Globe Awards since the members agreed that it is too late to change the rules just a few months before this year’s nominations are announced. This way everyone knows ahead of time that there are new rules and that they will take effect with the 2008 releases. The HFPA will continue to evaluate each film’s qualification on a picture by picture basis.”
           
Films that qualify for the best foreign language film award consideration also qualify for Golden Globe Awards in all other categories except Best Motion Picture (Drama) and Best Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical), Camara added. 
            The deadline for submission of Golden Globe entry forms is Friday, November 9.
 
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posted by admin, 31st October 2007 , Categories: Blog

HFPA Grants More Than $1,200,000 to 28 Film Schools and Non-Profit Organizations During Annual Installation Luncheon

Contact: Michael Russel
                (310) 939-9024                                                            FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, August 9, 2007 – The Hollywood Foreign Press Association presented $1,200,425 in financial grants to film schools and non-profit organizations at its annual Installation Luncheon honoring the organization’s 2007-2008 slate of officers today at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The amount is the largest tally ever distributed at the annual luncheon in the organization’s 65-year-history.

Celebrities attending the event to announce grants included Marc Anthony, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Lopez, and Hilary Swank. Acceptance remarks on behalf of the grants were made by Josh Brolin (FilmAid International), Billy Bush (Lollipop Theatre Network), Kate del Castillo (Inner-City Arts), Sam Elliott (Los Angeles Conservancy), Peter Falk (Columbia University School of the Arts), Christine Lahti (Sundance Institute), Masi Oka (American Cinematheque), Tony Plana (National Association of Latino Independent Producers), Charlize Theron (The Film Foundation, Inc.) and Forest Whitaker (Film Independent, Inc.).

President Jorge Camara introduced the new officers Mike Goodridge, vice president; Serge Rakhlin, executive secretary; and Meher Tatna, treasurer. The new Board of Directors is comprised of Mahfouz Doss (Chairman), Armando Gallo, Anke Hofmann, Erkki Kanto, Paz Mata, and Frances Schoenberger (alternate).

“We’re delighted that so many celebrities and community leaders were able to be with us today for our annual installation luncheon to celebrate the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s donations to 28 outstanding film-related charities and educational institutions,” said Camara. “We are proud that this year’s annual grants exceed $1,200,000 and our total tally for grants given during the last 13 years is more than $7.7 million. We are thrilled that the success of the Golden Globes allows us to be so generous.”

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HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION
2007-2008 GRANTS

 


Higher Education Grants – HFPA Fellows and Scholarships Institutional Support

American Film Institute
$30,000 for HFPA Fellowships for second-year MFA students

California Institute of the Arts
$60,000 for eight scholarships for upperclassmen and graduate students

California State University, Long Beach; Dept. of Film and Electronic Arts
$30,000 for scholarships

California State University, Los Angeles
$40,000
$30,000 for fellowships for directing students to complete their film/video projects and for showcase of projects.
$10,000 for digital video equipment

California State University, Northridge; Dept. of Cinema and Television Arts
$80,000
$60,000 for fellowships for seniors for their final film project
$15,000 for equipment upgrades
$5,000 for showcase of projects

Columbia University School of the Arts
$50,000 for HFPA Fellowships for international MFA candidates.

New York University; Tisch School of the Arts
$20,000 to support third-year students to complete their thesis films.

North Carolina School of the Arts Foundation
$20,000 for HFPA Fellow Scholarships for undergraduate students

University of California, Los Angeles; School of theatre Film and Television
$80,000
$50,000 for five directing student fellowships
$30,000 for presenting sponsorship at the 2008 Festival of New Creative Work –week long showcasing of student work

Pre-Professional Training and Education

California State Summer School Arts Foundation
$20,000 for scholarships for inner-city high school students with exceptional talent in the arts to attend InnerSpark, a summer arts training program

The Ghetto Film School, Inc.
$15,000 to provide training and experience for New York City-Bronx inner-city youth interested in pursuing careers in filmmaking

Inner-City Arts
$20,000 to support the animation program for middle and high school inner-city youth

Inner-City Filmmakers
$20,000 to support inner-city youth by providing year-round sequential education, training and job placement for diverse, talented young artists interested in film industry careers

Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Foundation
$20,425 to underwrite some of the TV/Film Program classes not funded by the State

Professional Training and Mentoring

Film Independent, Inc.
$30,000 to support Project:Involve: a mentoring, training, job placement and screening program for local underrepresented filmmakers

Independent Feature Project
$10,000 to provide national emerging filmmakers with quality works-in-progress professional mentorship and industry support at the end stages of production

National Association of Latino Independent Producers, Inc.
$20,000 to provide professional filmmaker mentors at the Latino Producers Academy- workshop and practicum sessions for emerging Latino/a filmmakers to support their film projects

Sundance Institute
$100,000 to continue support of the development and expansion of emerging international filmmakers participation in the Sundance Feature Film Program Screenwriting and Filmmaking Labs


Promote Cultural Exchange Through Film

FilmAid International
$50,000
$25,000 to support the HFPA Kakuma Peace and Reconciliation Series for Sudanese refugees in the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya
$25,000 to support the Participatory Video Project for refugee youth in Kakuma Refugee Camp to learn filmmaking skills from scriptwriting through editing


Preserve the Culture and History of Motion Pictures

Funding Film Preservation and Archival Programs with National and International Significance

The Film Foundation, Inc.
$350,000 for restoration of specific films to be identified and approved by HFPA

Outfest
$25,000 to expand the Outfest Legacy Project for LGBT Film Preservation

Ingmar Bergman Archive
$10,000 from President’s Discretionary Fund to convert the late filmmaker’s journals and archival documents into digital format.

Funding Major Film Retrospectives Showcasing Masterworks and Prominent Filmmakers of World Cinema to Advance Knowledge and Appreciation Among Diverse Audiences, primarily in Los Angeles

American Cinematheque
$40,000 for Golden Globe Foreign Language Film Nominees Series screening and discussion with directors

Los Angeles Conservancy
$30,000 to support the “Last Remaining Seats” series bringing together great films, classic movie houses and broad public audiences

Special Projects

Ensemble Studio Theatre – The LA Project
$10,000 to support emerging and established theatre artists and productions

FINCA International
$10,000 to provide micro-loans for support of the poverty alleviation program in Haiti

Lollipop Theatre Network
$5,000 to support a film screening series for pediatric patients in Southern California hospitals

Young Musicians Foundation
$5,000 to support the YMF Debut Orchestra

SUBTOTAL: $1,200,425

President’s Discretionary Fund
$20,000 for the President’s Discretionary Fund

TOTAL: $1,220,425

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posted by admin, 9th August 2007 , Categories: Blog

JORGE CAMARA ELECTED HFPA PRESIDENT

Contact: Michael Russell                                              
             (310) 939-9024
                                                                       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
Hollywood, June 6, 2007 – Jorge Camara was elected president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for the year 2007-2008 at the organization’s annual election meeting.

            A member of the association for 42 years, Camara is serving his fifth term as HFPA president. He covers entertainment (print and television) for Mexico and Latin America.

            Mike Goodridge was elected vice president.  Serge Rakhlin and Meher Tatna were elected executive secretary and treasurer, respectively.

            The new Board of Directors is comprised of Mahfouz Doss (Chairman), Armando Gallo, Anke Hofmann, Erkki Kanto, Paz Mata, and Frances Schoenberger (alternate).

            The annual HFPA Installation Luncheon to honor the officers and directors will be held later this summer, at which time the Association makes its annual donations to non-profit organizations and film schools.

 

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posted by admin, 6th June 2007 , Categories: Blog

HFPA ELECTS TWO NEW MEMBERS: LUCA CELADA AND HERVE TROPEA

Contact: Michael Russell                                     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
             (310) 939-9024      
 
 
 
HFPA ELECTS TWO NEW MEMBERS:
LUCA CELADA AND HERVE TROPEA
 
 
 
HOLLYWOOD, CA, May 14, 2007 – The Hollywood Foreign Press Association elected Luca Celada and Herve Tropea as new members at the membership meeting on May 9, it was announced today by Philip Berk, President.
Luca Celada writes for Il Manifesto (Italy) and Herve Tropea writes for Tele-Loisirs (France).
The two new members join the association’s roster of 85 active members.
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posted by admin, 14th May 2007 , Categories: Blog

HFPA ANNOUNCES TIMETABLE FOR “THE 65th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS”

HOLLYWOOD, CA, April 16, 2007 – Philip Berk, President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, announced the timetable for “The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards” to be telecast Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 8-11 PM (EST) live from the Beverly Hilton on NBC.
 
            Key dates are as follows:
 
October 18, 2007                    Final screening date for Television entries
Thursday
 
October 19, 2007                    Final date for press conferences for Television entries
Friday                                     
 
November 9, 2007                   Deadline for submission of Golden Globe entry forms
Friday
 
November 14, 2007                 9 a.m. Cecil B. DeMille/Miss Golden Globe
Wednesday                              Announcement
 
November 30, 2007                 Deadline for nomination ballots to be mailed by Ernst &
Friday                                      Young to all HFPA members
 
December 5, 2007                   Final screening date for Motion Pictures
Wednesday
 
December 6, 2007                   Final date for Motion Picture press conferences
Thursday
 
December 10, 2007                 Deadline for receipt by Ernst & Young of
Monday                                               nomination ballots        
 
December 13, 2007                 5:00 a.m. Nomination announcement of the 65th
Thursday                                 Annual Golden Globe Awards
 
December 14, 2007                 Deadline for receipt of media credential applications
Friday
 
December 26, 2007                 Final ballots mailed by Ernst & Young to all HFPA members
Wednesday                                         
 
January 2, 2008                        Deadline for receipt of publicist credential applications
Wednesday
 
January 9, 2008                        Deadline for receipt by Ernst & Young of final ballots
Wednesday
 
January 13, 2008                      Presentation of “The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards”
Sunday                                     Live telecast on NBC Television at 8 p.m. EST                                    
 
            “The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards” will be seen in more than 150 countries worldwide and is one of the few awards ceremonies that span both television and motion picture achievements. The special will be produced by dick clark productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. 
 
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posted by admin, 16th April 2007 , Categories: Blog

HFPA’S GRANT APPLICATIONS DEADLINE HAS PASSED

HOLLYWOOD, CA, April 2, 2007 – The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced that its 2007 deadline for grant applications has passed. 
 
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Charitable Trust (the HFPA Trust) was established to oversee the HFPA’s cultural and educational activities. The HFPA Trust is the philanthropic arm of the HFPA, which distributes the HFPA’s income from the Golden Globe Awards. The next deadline will be in March 2008.
 
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2007 Grant Application Rules and Forms

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posted by admin, 2nd April 2007 , Categories: Blog

HFPA’S NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS DEADLINE HAS PASSED

HOLLYWOOD, CA, March 27, 2007 – The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced that its 2007 deadline for applications from professional journalists who wish to become members of the organization has now passed. 

           New members will be announced in May 2007.

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posted by admin, 27th March 2007 , Categories: Blog

HFPA ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2007

HOLLYWOOD, CA, February 20, 2007 – The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced that it is now accepting grant applications for this year. 
 The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Charitable Trust (the HFPA Trust) was established to oversee the HFPA’s cultural and educational activities. The HFPA Trust is the philanthropic arm of the HFPA, which distributes the HFPA’s income from the Golden Globe Awards. This year’s deadline is March 30, 2007.
 
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR INFO AND APPLICATION FORMS
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posted by admin, 20th February 2007 , Categories: Blog
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