TheWrap Wins Top Honors at 2017 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards

TheWrap's Meriah Doty accepts award Sunday night in downtown Los Angeles

TheWrap won top honors at the 10th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards on Sunday, including best online film/TV/theater feature.

TheWrap’s Meriah Doty and former film reporter Jeff Sneider won for their April 2016 story about the dearth of female directors in Hollywood and the fact that two major studios at the time — Fox and Paramount — had no non-male directors lined up through 2018. (A follow-up earlier this year found that Disney and Fox had no films on their 2017 slates with a female director.)

In addition, TheWrap guest columnist Richard Stellar took second place in the individual entertainment blog, independent category.

Photographer Emma McIntyre and creative director Ada Guerin also claimed third place for best portrait photo for a memorable image of dancer-choreographer Travis Wall.

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The awards were presented by the Los Angeles Press Club during a ceremony at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel.

TheWrap was nominated for five awards, including for reviews editor and film critic Alonso Duralde.

The L.A. Press Club also recognized New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, “Sesame Street” co-creators Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett, actress Tippi Hedren, Variety editors Claudia Eller and Andrew Wallenstein and former basketball star Kareem-Abdul Jabbar with special achievement awards.

The Scene at TheWrap's Power Women Breakfast Los Angeles (Photos)

TheWrap founder and CEO Sharon Waxman (far left) speaks with sexual misconduct survivors (from left) Claire Forlani, Zoe Brock and Lauren Sivan. TheWrap's Power Women Breakfast Los Angeles brought together 15 women who have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment or assault.

Also Read: 15 Survivors of Weinstein Sexual Abuse Share Experience, Hope at TheWrap’s Power Women Breakfast Los Angeles (Video)
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Diane Warren is interviewed upon her arrival at the Power Women Breakfast LA.
Sacha Voski, Jessicka Adams, Sharon Waxman, Zoe Brock and Alice Evans pose for the camera before the program begins.
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Pamela and Elizabeth Guest.
Katherine Kendall, Sharon Waxman, Zoe Brock, Alice Evans, Jessicka Adams and Sacha Voski at the Power Women Breakfast LA.
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Sharon Waxman and Zoe Brock's baby Willow at the Power Women Breakfast LA.
Kelly Bush Novak delivered the opening remarks at the 2017 Power Women Breakfast at the Montage Beverly Hills.
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Kelly Bush Novak called for 50/50 equality in Hollywood by the year 2020.
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"The Florida Project" breakout star Brooklynn Prince charmed the audience, and mentioned she'd like to be the first female president.
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Sharon Waxman and Brooklynn Prince.
Brooklynn Prince's dad, Justin Prince, claps from the audience.
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Brooklynn Prince.
Attendees at the Power Women Breakfast.
Members of Lionsgate Women Empowerment supported the breakfast.
An attendee at the Power Women Breakfast.
Journalist Saniya Toiken won the Courage in Journalism Award for her reporting in Kazakhstan.
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Courage in Journalism Award winner Saniya Toiken (left).
Courage in Journalism Award winner Saniya Toiken (center).
The Montage was filled with leaders in Hollywood ready to make the entertainment industry more inclusive.
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Alice Evans watches the program.
Actress Claire Florani in the audience.
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Universal Television President Pearlena Igbokwe and "Friday Night Lights" showrunner Jason Katims spoke at the "Embracing Inclusion" panel with NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke.
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Universal Television President Pearlena Igbokwe at the Inclusivity panel. She said she's surprised she ended up having the job she does because she's a woman of color, rare in Hollywood.
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The Inclusivity panel included Good Company Venture founder and CEO Monica Owusu-Breen, Universal Television President Pearlena Igbokwe, "Friday Night Lights" showrunner Jason Katims and NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke.
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Good Company Venture founder and CEO Monica Owusu-Breen
NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke.
An attendee at the Power Women Breakfast.
Sharon Waxman addresses the Power Women Breakfast LA.
The silent auction raised money for the Joyful Heart Foundation, a national organization aiding women victims of sexual violence.
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Executive Director of Women's Ventures at TheWrap, Yin Lin speaking of The BE Summit
The Power Women Breakfast franchise is now in four cities: Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
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Attendees enjoyed the Soia & Kyo Pop-Up Fashion Boutique.
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Soia & Kyo offers accessories and clothing for men and women.
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More shopping at the Power Women Breakfast.
Sharon Waxman, Claire Forlani, Zoe Brock and Lauren Sivan speak out about harassment in the industry.
Lauren Sivan used to work at Fox News, and said the culture at the network is changing.
Claire Forlani speaks.
TV journalist Lauren Sivan recalled her experience of misconduct by Harvey Weinstein, and noted that since she's not an actress, she didn't have to rely on him to help her career.
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Sharon Waxman, Claire Forlani, Zoe Brock and Lauren Sivan speak out about harassment in the industry.
Lauren Sivan
Luna Blaise and the audience at the Power Women Breakfast.
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Attendees at the Power Women Breakfast.
Attendees at the Power Women Breakfast.
Priya Sopori, Tema Staig, Jeff Vespa and Hilary Shor during the #MeToo TownHall.
Photographer Jeff Vespa moderated the #MeToo Town Hall panel at the end of the breakfast along with producer Hilary Shor. Vespa said he's dedicated to hiring more women.
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Priya Sopori, a partner at Greenberg Glusker, spoke at the #MeToo Town Hall about actionable things that victims can do.
Jeff Vespa at the #MeToo Town Hall.
Brooklynn Prince was the youngest speaker at the breakfast.
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One attendee takes some snapshots to remember the event.
Harvey Weinstein accuser Louisette Geiss said she left the industry because of her interaction with the indie mogul.
(From left) Claire Forlani, Sharon Waxman, and actress Sharon Lawrence.
Zoe Brock arrives at the Power Women Breakfast LA at the Montage in Beverly Hills. She spoke during the "Disruption: Changing a Culture of Systematic Sexism" panel.
Actress Camille Guaty arrives at the Power Women Breakfast LA at the Montage in Beverly Hills.
Actress Luna Blaise arrives at the Power Women Breakfast LA at the Montage in Beverly Hills.
Actress Anna Schafer arrives at the Power Women Breakfast LA at the Montage in Beverly Hills.
Christine Devine arrives at the Power Women Breakfast LA at the Montage in Beverly Hills.
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"Tusk" actress Harley Quinn Smith arrives at the Power Women Breakfast LA at the Montage in Beverly Hills.
Songwriter Diane Warren arrives at the Power Women Breakfast LA at the Montage in Beverly Hills.
Actress Heather McComb arrives at the Power Women Breakfast LA at the Montage in Beverly Hills.
An attendee at the Power Women Breakfast.
Actresses Harley Quinn Smith and Claudia Lee arrive at the Power Women Breakfast LA at the Montage in Beverly Hills.
Brooklynn Prince and Diane Warren
Elizabeth Guest arrives at the Power Women Breakfast
Fashion and beauty digital influencer, Liane V
Jameela Jamil at the Power Women Breakfast
Zoe Brock and Claire Forlani embrace.
Attendees at the Power Women Breakfast.
Jessica Barth greets Sharon Waxman.
Claire Forlani
Actress Heather McComb
Harvey Weinstein accuser Sarah Ann Masse at the Power Women Breakfast
Actress Anna Schafer at the Power Women Breakfast

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Industry leaders gather to inspire change, share experiences of sexual misconduct

TheWrap founder and CEO Sharon Waxman (far left) speaks with sexual misconduct survivors (from left) Claire Forlani, Zoe Brock and Lauren Sivan. TheWrap's Power Women Breakfast Los Angeles brought together 15 women who have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment or assault.

Also Read: 15 Survivors of Weinstein Sexual Abuse Share Experience, Hope at TheWrap’s Power Women Breakfast Los Angeles (Video)

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