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06/12/2026

Movie Den returns to Vidiots this summer, giving tweens and teens the chance to experience some of cinema's most celebrated films on the big screen.

The lineup includes Jacques Tati's "PlayTime," Yasujirō Ozu's "I Was Born, But...," Billy Wilder's "Sunset Boulevard," Rob Reiner's "Stand by Me," and Lana and Lilly Wachowski's groundbreaking science-fiction classic "The Matrix."

Launched in 2025, Movie Den offers afternoon screenings during school breaks for just $2 a ticket, with free popcorn included.

The Golden Globe Foundation is proud to support Vidiots and its efforts to introduce new audiences to the rich history of cinema at the historic Eagle Theatre.

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06/10/2026

The Valley Cultural Foundation's Concerts at Warner Park return this summer, bringing free live music to Woodland Hills on Sunday evenings through the end of August.

The series has become a longtime summer tradition in the San Fernando Valley, featuring tribute bands, local performers, and Emerging Artists who open each concert before the headlining act takes the stage.

The Golden Globe Foundation is proud to support the Emerging Artists Program, which provides up-and-coming musicians with opportunities to perform, build their audiences, and gain experience in front of large crowds. Through this program, young artists are able to share their work with thousands of concertgoers throughout the summer season.

Visit www.valleycultural.org to view the full concert lineup and schedule.

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06/08/2026

As Pride Month gets underway, we're proud to celebrate 10 years of OUTWORDS, an organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of LGBTQ+ elders across the United States.

Founder Mason Funk reflects on the early days of the project and the journey that has grown into a nationally recognized archive of nearly 400 interviews documenting LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and community.

The Golden Globe Foundation is proud to support OUTWORDS' ongoing efforts to elevate diverse voices and ensure these stories are preserved for future generations.

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06/04/2026

The UCLA Film & Television Archive has named image maker, creative director, and educator Nesanet Teshager Abegaze as its 2026 Artist-in-Residence.

Her project, "Intimate Monuments," will combine photography, moving images, and sound design to explore connections between homeland, diaspora, and generations. Drawing from the Archive's Hearst Metrotone News Collection, Abegaze will weave archival footage of Ethiopia together with personal and communal histories to examine cultural memory, displacement, and preservation.

The Golden Globe Foundation is proud to support the UCLA Film & Television Archive's Artist-in-Residence Program, which provides artists with access to one of the nation's most significant moving image collections. The residency is part of the Archive's ongoing work to preserve, restore, and reimagine the stories that shape our collective visual history.

Congratulations to Nesanet Teshager Abegaze.

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Learn more about Nesanet Teshager Abegaze and the UCLA Film & Television Archive's Artist-in-Residence Program: https://cinema.ucla.edu/blog/archive-welcomes-nesanet-teshager-abegaze-as-2026-artist-in-residencelearn

06/03/2026

Documentary filmmakers and journalists gathered at the Golden Globe Foundation for the International Documentary Association’s Safety Planning Training for Documentarians.

Presented in partnership with the Journalism Protection Initiative, the full-day program explored the physical, digital, psychological, and legal aspects of safety planning for nonfiction storytellers working in an increasingly complex media environment.

Led by Kate Parkinson and featuring Jennifer Nelson, Ariel Ritchin, and Davis Erin Anderson, the training combined expert guidance, practical exercises, and peer-to-peer learning to help participants better prepare for the challenges they may encounter in the field.

The event brought together representatives from several organizations working to support journalists and documentary filmmakers, including Golden Globe Foundation grantee Freedom of the Press Foundation and former grantee Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. The training was organized by Armando Zamudio and Maria Santos.

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06/01/2026

“The Golden Globe Foundation was formalized in 2023, and its reach is remarkable. From restoring lost masterpieces of world cinema to funding the early careers of filmmakers who have gone on to reshape American culture, the Foundation has built a philanthropic model that is as ambitious as it is quietly effective.”

Read Afdehl Aziz's Forbes article to learn more about the Foundation's work championing press freedom, supporting emerging voices, preserving film history, and expanding access to careers in entertainment and journalism.

From restoring lost masterpieces of world cinema to funding the early careers of filmmakers who have gone on to reshape American culture, the Golden Globe Foundationhas built a philanthropic model that is as ambitious as it is quietly effective.

05/27/2026

Justice for My Sister is accepting applications for its 2026 Production Assistant Certification (PAC) Program, an eight-week virtual training series created to support emerging filmmakers of color through mentorship, industry workshops, and hands-on production experience.

Designed for participants ages 18 and older, the program aims to help aspiring filmmakers strengthen their production knowledge while building professional connections and practical on-set skills.

The PAC Program includes weekly virtual workshops led by industry professionals, training in production and on-set fundamentals, mentorship opportunities, and career development support. Los Angeles-based participants will also have access to additional skill-building and job placement opportunities. Full scholarships will be available to select fellows.

Applications close Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

Justice for My Sister has opened applications for its 2026 Production Assistant Certification (PAC) Program, an eight-week virtual training series created to support emerging filmmakers of color through mentorship, industry workshops, and hands-on production experience.

05/26/2026

The Golden Globe Foundation awarded five scholarships to students in California State University, Northridge’s nationally accredited Department of Journalism during the university’s Journalism Scholarship Ceremony, attended by Golden Globe Foundation CEO Gregory P. Goeckner.

The scholarships provide $3,400 each to students from traditionally underserved communities and underrepresented groups pursuing degrees in Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Spanish Language Journalism, and Public Relations.

Part of CSUN’s Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication, the Department of Journalism prepares students for careers across digital and broadcast journalism, public relations, and Spanish-language media, with an emphasis on social justice reporting, community engagement, and serving diverse audiences.

The department is home to several student-run media outlets, including the award-winning bilingual publication El Nuevo Sol and the independent student newspaper The Sundial, along with Agency 398, its own public relations firm.

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