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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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TIFF 50: Golden Globe Foundation–Supported Restoration and Grantee Highlights

A film restored with support from the Golden Globe Foundation will take the spotlight at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one of the most prestigious showcases for world cinema. Honoring Satyajit Ray’s Cinema Legacy Among the highlights of this year’s festival is the new 4K restoration of Satyajit Ray’s 1970 masterpiece Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and […]

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Mia Farrell Nominated for LA Times Inspirational Women Leadership Award

We’re proud to announce that Golden Globe Foundation Independent Board Member Mia Farrell has been nominated by LA Times Studios for the 5th Annual Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards, in recognition of her outstanding achievements and leadership within the Foundation. Taking place on November 13, 2025, at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, the event shines a spotlight on women […]

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Golden Globe Foundation 2025-26 Board and Officers Announced

The Golden Globe Foundation has announced its 2025-26 board and officers. Adam Tanswell has been elected President, Miriam Spritzer is the Treasurer, and Tim Kittleson is Secretary.  Raffi Boghosian, Ramzy Malouki, and Bianca Goodloe have been elected to the board for three-year terms, replacing Henry Arnaud, Earl Gibson III, and Jeff Harris, who completed their […]

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Lisa Lu Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame at 98

Veteran actress Lisa Lu has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the oldest recipient in the Walk’s history. With a career spanning more than 65 years, Lu is known for her acclaimed performances in The Joy Luck Club, The Last Emperor, and Crazy Rich Asians. Her newly unveiled star—number 2,811—is located at the […]

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Why the Golden Globe Foundation Remains Committed to Supporting Journalists

Article by Debra Birnbaum at Gold Derby May 3 marks World Press Freedom Day, a day perhaps of greater significance this year when journalists around the globe are under more fire than ever. With jobs, sources of funding, and editorial independence all being cut and under threat, every bit of support matters, including that of the Golden […]

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Golden Globe Foundation and NATO Launch First Responder Film Series at Vidiots

Walt Disney Studios’ Snow White kicks off screening series The Golden Globe Foundation and the National Association of Theatre Owners California/Nevada (NATO), with support from Walt Disney Studios, have launched a new film series exclusively for first responders and their families. The series began on Saturday with a special screening of Snow White at Vidiots’ Eagle Theatre […]

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Theo Kingma, Former HFPA President, Dies at 58

Theo Kingma In Memoriam Theo Kingma was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands to Henk and Nel Kingma on February 25, 1967.  He passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 21, 2025. He is survived by his mother, his sister Tessa and his niece Sveva.   Kingma began his professional film career as a projectionist at cinemas in […]

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Golden Globe Foundation and NATO Host Free Screening Series for First Responders and Families

The Golden Globe Foundation and National Association of Theatre Owners California Nevada, with support from Walt Disney Studios, are honoring Los Angeles first responders with a FREE screening series at Vidiots’ Eagle Theatre this April, May & June!  Kicking off with Walt Disney Studios’ all-new Snow White on April 5th! Admission is FREE for first responders & their families, including popcorn & drinks. RSVP required—don’t miss this chance to unwind and […]

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Golden Globe Foundation Board Member Miriam Spritzer Named One of Worth’s Groundbreaking Women of 2025

Golden Globe Foundation Board Member Miriam Spritzer has been named one of Worth Media Group’s Groundbreaking Women of 2025, joining an inspiring lineup including Ayo Edebiri, Doechii, Serena Williams, and Astronaut Christina Hammock Koch! Spritzer will take the stage at the Groundbreaking Women Summit on April 10th to share insights on resilience, leadership, and innovation—alongside an extraordinary group of trailblazers. Learn […]

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Golden Globe Foundation Awards Grants to Santa Monica College

from The Argonaut The Golden Globe Foundation has given the Santa Monica College Foundation two grant awards to support Santa Monica College’s film production and journalism programs. The foundation provided a renewed grant award of $10,000 for SMC journalism students who work for/intern on the student-run media outlet The Corsair and $35,000 to help fund […]

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Nominations for the 82nd Annual Golden Globes Revealed

Nominations for the 2025 Golden Globes were unveiled live at a press conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on Monday morning: THE BRUTALIST A24 A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Searchlight Pictures CONCLAVE Focus Features DUNE: PART TWO Warner Bros. Pictures NICKEL BOYS Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios SEPTEMBER 5 Paramount Pictures PAMELA ANDERSON THE […]

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