The Academy Museum of Movement Footage introduced the election of LAIKA president and CEO, producer, director, and animator Travis Knight to its Board of Trustees. The museum additionally introduced the appointment of movement image producer and former chair of the Academy Museum Inclusion Advisory Committee, Effie T. Brown, as an honorary trustee—a lifetime place—efficient July 1, 2023.
Because the governing physique of the Academy Museum, the Board leads the museum towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, moral, authorized governance, and monetary administration insurance policies, along with securing sufficient sources to advance the museum’s mission. Knight and Brown will assist proceed the museum’s success and social influence on audiences worldwide.
The Board of Trustees has additionally re-elected Patricia Bellinger Balzer; Arnaud Boetsch; Olivier de Givenchy; Ray Halbritter; Ryan Murphy; and Regina Scully, whose present phrases finish June 30, 2023, for an additional three-year time period.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Travis Knight to the Board of Trustees,” stated Board Chair and Co-CEO of Netflix, Ted Sarandos. “He’s a unprecedented chief who has already made such an influence on the trade at giant by way of his groundbreaking developments within the artwork of stop-motion animation and live-action moviemaking. We’re additionally proud to acknowledge Effie T. Brown, a proficient producer who has been a vital voice for range and inclusion on the museum, with this lifetime honorary place.”
Academy Museum Director and President Jacqueline Stewart added, “I be a part of Ted and your complete Academy Museum Board of Trustees in welcoming Travis and Effie. Their dedication to philanthropy and to the development of all of the disciplines of moviemaking will assist the Academy Museum share with our guests the tales of the previous, current, and way forward for cinema.”
Knight joins present and re-elected Board members Sarandos, Chair; Miky Lee (Mie Kyung Lee), Vice-Chair; Kimberly Steward, Secretary; Jim Gianopulos, Treasurer; Patricia Bellinger Balzer; Jason Blum; Arnaud Boetsch; Olivier de Givenchy; David Dolby; Sidonie Seydoux Dumas; Eric Esrailian; Julia S. Gouw; Ray Halbritter; Tom Hanks; Invoice Kramer; David Linde; Eva Longoria; Ryan Murphy; Isis Mussenden; Dominic Ng; Katherine L. Oliver; Alejandro Ramírez Magaña; Shira Ruderman; Regina Ok. Scully; Jacqueline Stewart; Emma Thomas; Janet Yang; and Kevin Yeaman. Brown joins Honorary Trustee Sid Ganis.
Supply: Academy Museum of Movement Footage
Debbie Diamond Sarto is information editor at Animation World Community.
