Women In Film Celebrates Crystal + Lucy Awards

Women In Film, Los Angeles (WIF) celebrated outstanding women in the entertainment industry with the 2017 Crystal and Lucy Awards presented by sponsors Max Mara and BMW on June 13 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The evening, themed ‘Evolve,’ was hosted by actress and comedian Jessica Williams and raised funds and awareness for women in film, Los Angeles’ educational and philanthropic programs, and its advocacy for gender parity for women throughout the industry.

The Crystal Award recipient, Elizabeth Banks, and Lucy Award recipient, Tracee Ellis Ross, were each honored for their work in television and film. Other celebs in attendance included Zoey Deutch, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Redford, Aisha Tyler, Logan Browning, Brittany Snow, Lea Thompson, and more.

During WIF’s Executive Director Kirsten Schaffer’s remarks, she announced WIF has joined forces with APM Music, the leading creative music house & production music library, to launch the first ever Women In Film Library for female composers. This is part of an overall initiative to increase the number of female composers working in the industry, especially on top-grossing films.

Women In Film advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries. The goal is to achieve parity and transform culture. Founded in 1973, WIF focuses on advocacy and education, providing scholarships, grants, and film finishing funds to preserve the legacies of all women working in the entertainment community.