Women In Film Set to Honor Regina King, Mara Brock Akil, Tessa Thompson, and Nia DaCosta

Women in Film is set to celebrate diversity and the outstanding achievements of women in the entertainment industry at its annual gala on November 6 at the Beverly Hilton. This year, Mara Brock Akil, Regina King, and Judy Blume will receive the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Television for their work on the series Forever.

In the film category, Nia DaCosta, Tessa Thompson, Dede Gardner, and Gabrielle Nadig will be honored with the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film for Hedda.

All of these women have done brilliant work in the industry and are more than worthy of recognition. Their longevity, originality, and storytelling will forever be embedded in the rich legacy of film and television, serving as a testament to their power, purpose, and undeniable influence.