The Women In Media Holiday Toast ’24 fundraiser rounded out the year with the inspiration, glamour, and the warmth of the holiday season. We celebrated legendary women who work behind the scenes as department heads, artists, and technicians. We were thrilled to honor these trailblazers for their lasting contributions to film history and the industry at large.

Holiday Toast ’24 Honorees

Geneva Nash Morgan ~ Makeup Artist & Special Effects Makeup Artist: Martin, Planet of the Apes (2001), Star Trek: Insurrection, Never Have I Ever
Ellen H. Schwartz ~ First AD and Executive Producer: Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries, Sicario
Helena Jackson ~ Camera Operator: Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Concert Film, American Idol, The Grammy’s, The Oscars, The Super Bowl Halftime Show, Featuring Usher
Jeannine Oppewall ~ Production Designer: LA Confidential, Sea Biscuit, Catch Me If You Can, Pleasantville, Desert Hearts

Toastmasters

Tichina Arnold  ~ Actress, Producer, Director: Martin, Everybody Hates Chris, Everybody Still Hates Chris, Soul Train Awards
Rebecca Cutter ~ Showrunner, Writer: Hightown, The Mentalist, The Hunting Wives (coming in 2025 to Starz)
Donna Deitch ~ Director: Desert Hearts, The Women of Brewster Place, Angel on my Shoulder
Michael A. Joseph ~ Associate Director: Poppa’s House; Director and Associate Director: Girl Meets World, Family Reunion; Technical Director and Camera Operator: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Mistress of Ceremonies and Panel Moderator

Tema L Staig ~ Women In Media Founder and Executive Director

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Holiday Toast Program

Download the Program (PDF) or view slideshow below.

Photo Gallery By Claudia Hoag

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