ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ, September 2024 – Christina Blumer, Executive Director of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation, will receive the “ShowEast Coca-Cola Empowerment” Award on Wednesday, October 23 as part of the ShowEast Breakfast Program at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Past recipients of this award include Elizabeth Frank, Joe Masher and Rebecca Stein.
“The motion picture community thrives thanks to the advocacy and visionary leadership of people like Christina, who have made a profound impact on so many lives,” said Andrew Sunshine, President of the Film Expo Group. “In partnership with Coca-Cola, ShowEast is truly excited to present this award to someone so deserving and whose dedication and influence continue to drive positive change. Christina represents the past, the present and the future as the Executive Director of the Motion Picture Industry’s largest philanthropic organization,” Sunshine continued.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Christina for this year’s Coca-Cola Empowerment Award.” adds Josh Nations, Global VP of Strategic Partnerships at Coca-Cola. “This recognition is a testament to Christina’s commitment and passion supporting theatrical exhibition and we are grateful for the profound impact she makes on the industry through the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation.”
Christina Blumer is the Executive Director of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation, a position she has held since June of 2022. She is the first woman appointed to the executive director position since 1975 when Lois Lewis ran the motion picture industry charity which was created in 1936.
Named after one of the greatest humanitarians, philanthropists and entertainers of all time – Will Rogers – the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation perpetuates his legacy through the works of three programs, Brave Beginnings, the Will Rogers Institute and the Pioneers Assistance Fund. The foundation is committed to providing financial assistance, resources and an array of social services to working and retired members of the motion picture community in times of need.
Blumer oversees the organization’s day-to-day activities, provides leadership to staff, advises the Board of Directors, and maintains relationships with the motion picture industry at large. She previously worked as the foundation’s Director of Development, overseeing fundraising and donor relations, and as Director of Operations where she expanded industry relations and supervised programs and services. She was instrumental in the development of the Film Row program, which provides leadership development opportunities for the next generation of industry leaders.
Blumer serves on the Board of Directors of the Motion Picture Club, an organization based in New York City that fosters camaraderie among members of the film community while raising funds for industry-related charities.
About ShowEast
ShowEast will take place from October 21-24, 2024 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami, Florida. After 35+ years, ShowEast is the longest-running and most successful film convention for major, regional, and independent cinema professionals. The show will attract an estimated 2,000 domestic and Latin American motion picture industry professionals and will feature product presentations and screenings of major upcoming films, exclusive sponsored events, plus exciting and informative seminars.
About Film Expo Group
The Film Expo Group is the premier organizer of networking events in the motion picture industry. The Film Expo Group produces ShowEast, held in Miami; CineEurope, held in Barcelona; and CineAsia, held in Bangkok
Additional information on ShowEast can be found at www.showeast.com.
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