Nina Yang Bongiovi, ‘Fruitvale Station,’ ‘Passing’ Producer, Set to Receive Variety’s Creative Impact Award
variety.comJulia MacCary editor Variety is set to honor “Fruitvale Station” producer and Significant Productions co-founder Nina Yang Bongiovi with its Creative Impact in Producing Award at the Sun Valley Film Festival in Idaho in recognition of her many achievements.
At 10 a.m. March 31, she will participate in a Coffee Talk, which is the crown jewel of the festival, and a moderated conversation to discuss her career.
The event is open to the public. The festival will also celebrate Variety’s 10 Producers to Watch event; they will be announced on March 15. “Nina Yang Bongiovi is a compelling storyteller with an impressive filmography, and we are excited to celebrate her career achievement at the Sun Valley Film Festival,” said Steven Gaydos, Variety EVP global content and executive editor.
Working under the banner of Significant Productions with producing partner Forest Whitaker, Bongiovi’s credits include “Dope,” “Songs My Brothers Taught Me,” “Roxanne Roxanne” and “Passing.” “Fruitvale Station” was “Black Panther” writer-director Ryan Coogler’s first feature film. “We are so thrilled to welcome Variety’s Creative Impact Award recipient, Nina Yang Bongiovi.
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