The Association of Independent Commercial Producers has bestowed its highest honor, the Jay B. Eisenstat Award, upon Sally Antonacchio, VP of The Artists Company, current chair of the Producers Health Benefits Plan (PHBP) Board of Trustees, and until recently, a long-time AICP board member.
In an emotional ceremony during last month’s AICP Show, Matt Miller, president/CEO of the AICP, presented an unsuspecting Antonacchio the award. She was then joined by her husband and brother, who were both in attendance.
Established in 1990, the award is named for Jay Eisenstat, one of the founders of AICP, who 40 years ago recognized that in unifying commercial producers, they could work more effectively with clients, agencies, and suppliers, allowing the industry to grow and prosper. His vision is the foundation upon which the AICP is based, and is as relevant today as it was in 1972.
The list of Eisenstat Award-winners is made up of individuals who have helped define the industry through their individual accomplishments and selfless giving through their work in this organization. Some are the more “famous,” out front folks and some are the ones in the engine room, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
This year’s award was presented to someone who truly embodies the spirit in which this award was established, an award not given every year, but only given when it is truly earned. Antonacchio has served in many capacities at AICP for over 20 years, including:
o For 21 years on the East Board of AICP, including a two year stint as president.
o Serving on the National Labor Committee and various negotiating teams as deals were hashed out with many of the New York unions
o Imparted knowledge to the next generation by taking part for more than a decade in serving as an instructor in the AICP’s Production Seminar Program, teaching hundreds of up-and-coming producers the intricacies of payroll, insurance, and other fun forms
o Served as a trustee of the DGA Assistant Director Training program for more than a decade
o Most recently, after stepping aside from the National Board of Directors and serving 11 years as treasurer, she moved into her role as chair of the PHBP Board of Trustees; PHBP is a health plan established for non-union freelance employees four years ago which now covers over 1,200 individuals and their dependents.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Reach Divorce Settlement After 8 Years
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history but not every legal issue between the two.
Jolie and Pitt signed off on a default declaration filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, saying they have entered into a written agreement on their marital and property rights. The settlement was first reported by People magazine.
"More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt," Jolie's attorney, James Simon, said in a statement. "She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family. This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago. Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over."
The filing says they give up the right to any future spousal financial support, but gives no other details. A judge will need to sign off on the agreement. An email late Monday night to Pitt's attorney seeking comment was not immediately answered.
Jolie, 49, and Pitt, 61, were among Hollywood's most prominent pairings for 12 years, two of them as a married couple. The Oscar winners have six children together.
Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, after a private jet flight from Europe during which she said Pitt physically abused her and their children. The FBI and child services officials investigated Pitt's actions on the flight. Two months later, the FBI released a statement saying it would not investigate further, and the U.S. attorney did not bring charges.
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