ASIFA-Hollywood has set its new slate of officers for its executive board of directors. The new officers are: Board president, Sue Shakespeare; VP, Jerry Beck; 2nd VP, Brooke Keesling; 3rd VP, David Derks; chief financial officer, Jeff Wike; and secretary, Jeanette Bonds. All of the newly appointed officers are currently active in their positions with ASIFA-Hollywood. Executive board officers are selected for a term of three years, with the possibility of a second term if re-elected, for a total of six years.
Shakespeare has served on the ASIFA-Hollywood board for six years and is the president of the independent animation studio, Creative Capers Entertainment. “Having a female as well as independent studio presence as an executive board officer is extremely important,” said Shakespeare. “In this capacity, I’m excited to bring a point of view to the ASIFA-Hollywood board that directly aligns with its diverse membership.”
ASIFA-Hollywood is the world’s first and foremost professional organization dedicated to promoting the art of animation and celebrating the people who create it. The group’s Annie Awards have grown in scope and stature over the past four decades. The Annie Awards competition was crated in 1972 by veteran voice talent June Foray, in whose name the philanthropic June Foray Award was established. Today, ASIFA-Hollywood, the largest chapter of the international organization ASIFA, supports a range of animation activities and preservation efforts through its membership. Current initiatives include the Animation Archive, Animation Aid Foundation, Animation Educators Forum, animated film preservation, special events, scholarships and screenings
