{"id":558,"date":"2023-05-10T15:26:43","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T22:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/?page_id=558"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:11:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T20:11:19","slug":"cinema-unbound-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/cinema-unbound-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Cinema Unbound Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Cinema Unbound Awards<\/strong>, presented by<strong>PAM CUT \/\/ Center for an Untold Tomorrow<\/strong>, celebrate the intersection of art and cinematic storytelling. This annual event, a highlight of the West Coast cultural calendar, honors internationally renowned creative polymaths\u2014visionaries who push the boundaries of media arts, shaping the future through their storytelling, joy, and innovative perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"hover-cards is-style-gradient_green wp-block-pam-cta-card\">\n\t<div class=\"hover-card cta-card__wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-card__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"hover-card__link large-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/event\/cinema-unbound-awards-2026\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCinema Unbound Awards 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p> May 29, 2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-card__action\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/event\/cinema-unbound-awards-2026\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-card__arrow\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"external-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 13\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"m16.361.84 5.594 6.06-5.594 6.06-1.646-1.52 3.158-3.42H.86V5.78h17.013l-3.158-3.42L16.361.84z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull two-column-group-offset is-style-top-offset js-animate animate-fade-in-up has-beige-gradient-background has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-disable-lightbox\" data-gallery-name=\"\" data-modal-description=\"\" data-modal-title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-full-size=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-paddle-raise.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-paddle-raise.jpg\" alt=\"People sitting at tables. One person is holding up an auction card.\" class=\"wp-image-13631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-paddle-raise.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-paddle-raise-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-paddle-raise-1308x872.jpg 1308w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-paddle-raise-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-paddle-raise-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-paddle-raise-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top two-column-group-offset__offset is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unbound impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year the Cinema Unbound Awards raise critical funds to fuel PAM CUT\u2019s mission to change how cinematic stories are told\u2014expanding who is telling and who is watching. Every ticket purchase helps fund youth and adult summer camps, artist residencies, Tomorrow Theater programs, and the Carte Blanche series which has brought artists like David Byrne, Titus Kaphar, Julio Torres, and Miranda July to Portland audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interested in supporting?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CUA-2026-Sponsorship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the 2026 Sponsorship packet<\/a>, or reach out to:&nbsp;Cassandra Adams at <a href=\"mailto:sponsorship@pam.org\">sponsorship@pam.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull two-column-group js-animate animate-fade-in-up is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-white-background\">Honoring those redefining storytelling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Awards celebrate visionary artists who push boundaries, defy categorization, and seamlessly navigate multiple artistic disciplines. These honorees are not confined to a single medium but instead create groundbreaking work that transcends traditional artistic limits. Past recipients have included renowned figures such as <strong>Guillermo del Toro<\/strong>, <strong>Fred Armisen<\/strong>, <strong>Tessa Thompson<\/strong>, <strong>John Cameron Mitchell,<\/strong> <strong>Steve McQueen<\/strong>, <strong>Sterlin Harjo<\/strong>, <strong>Shirin Neshat, Carrie Brownstein,<\/strong>&nbsp; and <strong>Mickalene Thomas<\/strong>. The Awards have also been presented by influential cultural icons, including Bong Joon-ho, Celine Dion, Justin Vivian Bond, and Ava DuVernay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-disable-lightbox\" data-gallery-name=\"\" data-modal-description=\"\" data-modal-title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" data-full-size=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-2024-honorees.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-2024-honorees.jpg\" alt=\"Headshots of five people.\" class=\"wp-image-13632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-2024-honorees.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-2024-honorees-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-2024-honorees-1308x654.jpg 1308w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-2024-honorees-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-2024-honorees-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-2024-honorees-900x450.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull two-column-group-offset is-style-top-offset js-animate animate-fade-in-up has-beige-gradient-background has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-disable-lightbox\" data-gallery-name=\"\" data-modal-description=\"\" data-modal-title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-full-size=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-evening-style.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-evening-style.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing a giant eye mask and two people dancing.\" class=\"wp-image-13633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-evening-style.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-evening-style-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-evening-style-1308x872.jpg 1308w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-evening-style-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-evening-style-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-evening-style-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top two-column-group-offset__offset is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An evening like no other&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This electrifying evening is more than just a ceremony\u2014it\u2019s an immersive experience where individuality takes center stage. Attendees walk a non-traditional red carpet, setting the tone for a night that embraces boldness, authenticity, and artistic freedom. It\u2019s an opportunity to showcase your personal style, whether that means dazzling in couture, statement-making ensembles, or anything that makes you feel like your most radiant self. This is a night where fashion meets storytelling, and every guest is invited to participate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull two-column-group js-animate animate-fade-in-up is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-white-background\">Bold cuisine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Since 2023, the CUAs have celebrated groundbreaking chef collaborations, highlighting those who push the boundaries of cuisine. In its first year, we featured Gregory Gourdet of Kann, followed in 2024 by Peter Cho and Sun Young Park of Han Oak and Jeju\u2014each exemplifying Portland\u2019s innovative food culture.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-disable-lightbox\" data-gallery-name=\"\" data-modal-description=\"\" data-modal-title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" data-full-size=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-bold-cuisine.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-bold-cuisine.jpg\" alt=\"A person holding a book and a group of people at a picnic table eating food.\" class=\"wp-image-13634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-bold-cuisine.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-bold-cuisine-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-bold-cuisine-1308x654.jpg 1308w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-bold-cuisine-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-bold-cuisine-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CUA-bold-cuisine-900x450.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"hover-cards is-style-gradient_pink wp-block-pam-cta-card\">\n\t<div class=\"hover-card cta-card__wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-card__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"hover-card__link \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/portlandartmuseum.org\/calendar\/category\/past-cinema-unbound-awards\/list\/?eventDisplay=past\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPast Awards\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Discover past Cinema Unbound honorees<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-card__action\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-card__arrow\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"external-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 13\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"m16.361.84 5.594 6.06-5.594 6.06-1.646-1.52 3.158-3.42H.86V5.78h17.013l-3.158-3.42L16.361.84z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-theme\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past honorees include:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marco Brambilla<\/strong> (multi-media artist &amp; filmmaker)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sarah Sherman<\/strong> (Comedian, actor, &amp; screenwriter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colin Meloy + Carson Ellis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Earl Ninsom<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mickalene Thomas<\/strong> (Award-winning multidisciplinary artist)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sterlin Harjo<\/strong>&nbsp; (Award-winning filmmaker, co-creator and showrunner of&nbsp;<em>Reservation Dogs<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Irene Taylor<\/strong> (Oscar-nominated, Emmy, duPont and Peabody-winning filmmaker; <em>Hear and Now<\/em>; <em>I AM: Celine Dion<\/em>; <em>Trees, and Other Entanglements<\/em>; <em>Leave No Trace: A Hidden History of The Boy Scouts<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peter Cho<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Sun Young Park<\/strong> (Award-winning culinary  team behind acclaimed Portland restaurants Han Oak, Toki, and Jeju.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Guillermo del Toro<\/strong> (Academy Award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and author; <em>Pan\u2019s Labyrinth<\/em>;&nbsp;<em>The Shape of Water<\/em>; and&nbsp;<em>Guillermo del Toro\u2019s Pinocchio<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jacqueline Stewart<\/strong> (Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gregory Gourdet<\/strong> (celebrated chef, best-selling author, and television personality; Sous\u00f2l; Kann; <em>Top Chef<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fred Armisen<\/strong> (comedian, writer, producer, and musician; <em>Saturday Night Live<\/em>, <em>Portlandia<\/em>, <em>Documentary Now<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jon Raymond<\/strong> (award-winning author and screenwriter; <em>The Half-Life<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Rain Dragon<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Freebird,&nbsp;<\/em>and&nbsp;<em>Denial<\/em>;&nbsp;<em>Wendy and Lucy<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Meek\u2019s Cutoff<\/em>,<em> First Cow,&nbsp;Showing Up<\/em>; <em>Mildred Pierce<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tessa Thompson<\/strong> (critically acclaimed actress and producer; <em>Thor<\/em>, <em>Creed<\/em>, <em>Selma<\/em>; <em>Dear White People<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carrie Brownstein<\/strong> (writer, director, and musician; Sleater-Kinney, <em>Portlandia<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reinaldo Marcus Green<\/strong> (writer, director, and producer; <em>King Richard<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arthur Lewis<\/strong> (Partner and Creative Director of Fine Arts and the&nbsp;UTA Artist Space)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phil Lord and Chris Miller<\/strong> (Academy Award-winning filmmakers; <em>Spider-Man: Into the SpiderVerse<\/em>;&nbsp;<em>The Lego Movie<\/em>;&nbsp;<em>The Mitchells vs. the Machines<\/em>;<em>Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs<\/em>.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shirin Neshat<\/strong> (award-winning artist and filmmaker)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roger Ross Williams<\/strong> (award-winning director, producer and writer; <em>Life, Animated<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Steve McQueen<\/strong> (Academy Award-winning artist and filmmaker, <em>12 Years a Slave<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garrett Bradley<\/strong> (narrative, documentary, and experimental&nbsp;filmmaker)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gus Van Sant<\/strong> (filmmaker, painter, photographer, and musician; <em>Milk<\/em>;&nbsp;<em>Good Will Hunting<\/em>;&nbsp;<em>My Own Private Idaho<\/em>;&nbsp;<em>Drugstore Cowboy<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mollye Asher <\/strong>(Gotham Award and Film Independent Spirit Awards-winning producer; <em>Nomadland<\/em>; <em>The Ride<\/em>r)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alex Bulkley<\/strong> (Academy Award, Emmy, and Annie award-winning producer and co-founder of&nbsp; ShadowMachine)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Todd Haynes&nbsp;<\/strong>(Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning writer and director; <em>Carol<\/em>, <em>Far from Heaven<\/em>, <em>Mildred Pierce<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>John Cameron Mitchell&nbsp;<\/strong>(Tony Award-winning writer, director, and actor; <em>Hedwig &amp; The Angry Inch<\/em>, <em>Anthem<\/em>: <em>Homunculus<\/em>, <em>Shrill<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Julie Goldman<\/strong>&nbsp;(Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning producer of over 50 feature documentaries, including <em>Life<\/em>, <em>Animated<\/em>, <em>Buck<\/em>, <em>Weiner<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michel Reilhac<\/strong>&nbsp;(Filmmaker, Experiential Artist and Head of VR, Venice Biennale)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rose Bond<\/strong>&nbsp;(Internationally-recognized, large-scale, site-specific animations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajendra Roy<\/strong>&nbsp;(The Celeste Bartos Chief Curator of Film, MoMA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amanda Needham<\/strong>&nbsp;(Emmy-winning costume designer; <em>Portlandia<\/em>, <em>Shrill<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past presenters include:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adam Abdalla<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jon Klassen + Mac Barnett<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lance Bangs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eric Nelson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kimberly Drew<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wes Studi and Ethan Hawke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celine Dion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John &amp; Janet Jay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doug Jones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ava DuVernay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Padma Lakshmi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lance Bangs &amp; Corin Tucker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Todd Haynes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boots Riley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jeff Goldblum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will Smith<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tasha Smith&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peter Lord<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isabella Rossellini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr.&nbsp;Ibram X. 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