Fans caught a glimpse of Carrie Fisher‘s last-ever onscreen appearance in the new “Wonderwell” trailer which dropped on Friday. It features Fisher’s final filmed project, which wrapped only six weeks before the late actress’ death in 2016.
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ITVS today announced the appointment of Carrie Lozano as the organization’s new president and CEO, succeeding longtime chief Holly Jo Fifer.
Lozano, an Emmy and Peabody-winning documentary filmmaker, joins ITVS from the Sundance Institute, where she has served as director of Documentary Films and Artists Programs since 2020. ITVS, which is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, describes its mission as bringing “independently-produced, high-quality public broadcast and new media programs to local, national, and international audiences.”
In a statement, ITVS board chair Garry Denny said, “Carrie’s integrity as an investigative journalist, her leadership experience, and her fierce commitment to filmmakers and democracy will lift our field, partners and incredible staff for many years to come. The board is thrilled to welcome her to our team and to public media.”
As president and CEO, Lozano will be charged with continuing “to protect independent artists’ voices, editorial control and copyright while elevating nonfiction storytelling as an essential strategy for public media to reach new and diverse audiences,” according to a release from ITVS. Fifer, who led ITVS for 22 years, announced her intention to step down in January. The board, working with executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates, initiated a search for Fifer’s successor, culminating in today’s announcement.
“ITVS is an empowering oasis for filmmakers who shift narratives and earn the public’s trust one authentic, impactful story at a time,” Lozano said. “I am in awe of their editorial care and artistry, and I cannot wait to collaborate with them, our partners, and our ITVS team. Connecting American audiences to powerful independent voices
Fans caught a glimpse of Carrie Fisher‘s last-ever onscreen appearance in the new “Wonderwell” trailer which dropped on Friday. It features Fisher’s final filmed project, which wrapped only six weeks before the late actress’ death in 2016.
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Carrie Fisher's last-ever onscreen appearance in the new trailer which dropped on Friday. It features Fisher's final filmed project, which wrapped only six weeks before the late actress' death in 2016. Following several delays due to Fisher's death, COVID lockdowns and budget constraints for visual effects, the film is now set to be released on June 23.
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Selome Hailu The Independent Television Service (ITVS) has tapped Carrie Lozano as its president and CEO following the departure of Sally Jo Fifer in January. The ITVS board selected Lozano after working with executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates. Leading the organization, Lozano will work to “protect independent artists’ voices, editorial control and copyright while elevating nonfiction storytelling as an essential strategy for public media to reach new and diverse audiences.” She will enter the role on August 7. The ITVS board worked with the executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates to recruit its third President & CEO since the organization’s founding.
ITVS president and CEO Wednesday to succeed Sally Jo Fifer, who had held the position for 22 years. Lozano joins from the Sundance Institute, where she previously served as director of documentary film and artist programs.
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