Film Independent Elects Brenda Robinson as Chair of Board of Directors

variety.com:

Angelique Jackson Film Independent President Josh Welsh announced today that entertainment attorney and producer Brenda Robinson has been elected the new chair of the nonprofit’s board of directors.Robinson succeeds longtime Film Independent chair Mary Sweeney, who has served in the position for the past nine years and on the board for more than two decades.

Previously vice chair, Robinson will continue to work closely with the executive committee of Film Independent, the arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards and serves to champion creative independence in visual storytelling.Film Independent also announced three new members to join the board: Matthew Greenfield, president of Searchlight Pictures; Rhys Ernst, producer and director (“Transparent”, “Adam”); and Edward Rada, non-profit financial executive, who will serve as the executive committee treasurer. “We are thrilled to have Brenda Robinson as the new chair of Film Independent’s Board of Directors,” Welsh said in a statement announcing Robinson’s election. “With her unparalleled passion and advocacy for the arts and artists, Brenda is uniquely qualified to help lead Film Independent.

And I’d also like to extend a heartfelt welcome to our three new board members. We are so thankful and appreciative for Mary’s incredible leadership during her tenure.”Added Sweeney: “It has been an honor to serve as Film Independent’s chair these past nine years and beyond.

I’ve witnessed first-hand Brenda’s leadership and dedication to Film Independent’s mission to support creative independence and diversity.