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GGF Celebrates Scholarships, Mentorship, and Representation at Women in Entertainment Gala

The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment Gala brought together honorees, mentors, students, and industry leaders to celebrate progress in representation, leadership, and opportunity across film and television. The program once again highlighted the transformative impact of its long-running mentorship and scholarship initiatives, which continue to open doors for emerging talent. This year’s ceremony marked a major […]

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Creative Programs Shine Across Los Angeles This December

Golden Globe Foundation-supported organizations continue to bring a rich mix of restored cinema, student showcases, mentorship programs, music and community arts to audiences across Los Angeles throughout December. These gatherings shine a light on the artists, educators and organizers who strengthen creative pathways across our city year-round. As the holiday season begins, the Golden Globe […]

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Newsmatch: Critical Moment for Support of Nonprofit News

From Institute for Nonprofit News: The Institute for Nonprofit News’ NewsMatch program enters its tenth cycle on Nov. 1, continuing to strengthen the sustainability of nonprofit news by helping outlets grow and diversify their sources of support. Through NewsMatch, newsrooms leverage support from a network of local and national funders to spark community giving, building […]

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December 9: An Evening with Celebrated Author and Journalist Joel Simon

Presented by the Nick Beck Investigative Journalism Lecture Series From LA City College: Please join us for an evening with celebrated author and journalist, Joel Simon at LACC inside Holmes Hall 6 (Dr Ronald Levant Lecture Hall) On December 9th, 2025, join us for an evening with decorated journalist and author, Joel Simon, inside Holmes […]

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Miriam Spritzer on Mentorship, Media, and the Mission Behind the Golden Globe Foundation

Article by David Austin, Lifestyles Magazine Miriam Spritzer never imagined that a childhood love of entertainment would someday lead her into rooms with global changemakers—let alone onto the red carpet with Oprah Winfrey. But in a career spanning three continents and two decades, Spritzer has built a reputation not only as an incisive entertainment journalist […]

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Satyajit Ray’s Days and Nights in the Forest Screens at the 63rd New York Film Festival

The 63rd New York Film Festival will feature Satyajit Ray’s Days and Nights in the Forest (Aranyer Din Ratri), newly restored in 4K with support from the Golden Globe Foundation. Screenings will take place on Sunday, September 28 at 11:45 AM, Thursday, October 2 at 3:15 PM, and Saturday, October 4 at 3:15 PM at Lincoln Center. A Rediscovered Masterwork First […]

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Jill Godmilow, Acclaimed Documentarian, Professor, and Film Preservationist, Dies at 81

The Golden Globe Foundation joins the film community in mourning the passing of Jill Godmilow, acclaimed documentarian, author, preservationist, and professor emerita at the University of Notre Dame, whose groundbreaking work reshaped the landscape of documentary filmmaking. She died on September 15, 2025, at the age of 81. Born Joan Godmilow on November 23, 1943, […]

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Golden Globe Foundation Announces 2025-26 Grants Program

The Golden Globe Foundation has announced its 2025–26 grants program, awarding $3 million to 86 nonprofit organizations. These grants will support film and journalism schools, mentorship and training programs, higher-education fellowships, investigative journalism, free speech initiatives, film restoration and preservation, and programs uplifting underserved communities. “The Golden Globe Foundation is proud to continue its longtime […]

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The Film Collaborative Compiles Upcoming Grant Opportunities for Filmmakers

The Film Collaborative (TFC), a Golden Globe Foundation grantee, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers with distribution, education, and audience engagement strategies. As part of this mission, TFC has compiled a list of upcoming grant and fellowship opportunities designed to provide vital funding, mentorship, and resources to help creators bring their stories […]

Success Stories

Championing Emerging Voices: Project Involve Reaches 100 Productions

The Golden Globe Foundation is proud to support Film Independent’s Project Involve, a groundbreaking fellowship program that has championed equity and inclusion in film for 31 years—providing mentorship, hands-on production experience, and community to emerging filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds. Since 2009, Project Involve has produced an impressive body of short films, and this summer it reached […]

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Emerging Filmmakers to be Honored at Fine Cut Awards Ceremony at the Eagle Theatre

PBS SoCal’s Fine Cut Festival of Films is back for its 26th season, highlighting the best work from California student filmmakers. This year’s program drew over 430 submissions, with 33 finalists representing more than 50 schools across the state. On Tuesday, September 16, the festival will host its annual awards ceremony at the Eagle Theatre, where winners in Documentary, […]

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From Girls’ Voices Now to UCLA Film School: Annabella’s Inspiring Journey

This summer marked the 8th year of Girls’ Voices Now (GVN), a program from Women’s Voices Now (WVN) that empowers young women to tell their stories through film. Among the 12 brilliant participants in the 2024 cohort was Annabella, whose journey is a shining example of what the program makes possible. At the Alumna Lunch on July 22, Annabella shared […]