Awards Show

Overview

Collaborated with the Essence team to oversee the transition of an annual lunch to an elegant evening gala + afterparty with a live broadcast during Oscars week. Took lead on creative design, event production and labor management. Also assisted with creative inpiut and key branding installations, signage, and creative for the awards event.
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Breakdown

ESSENCE held the 10th anniversary of their Black Women in Hollywood Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The event was held during Oscars Week, and celebrates the accomplishments of groundbreaking and superbly talented black women in the industry. The event was a star-studded affair, with many of Hollywood's biggest names in attendance. Some notable attendees included Oprah Winfrey, Gabrielle Union, Viola Davis, and Common. Some of the Honorees at the event included Insecure‘s Issa Rae, musician and Hidden Figures star Janelle Monaé, How To Get Away With Murder‘s Aja Naomi King, and Black-ish star Yara Shahidi.

“This past year has been an exceptional one for diversity in film and television, and with the incredible contributions of Janelle, Issa, Aja and Yara, it is fitting that our 10th anniversary will honor the future of Hollywood and its continued steps on the path to inclusion,” said Essence Editor-in-Chief Vanessa K. De Luca.

The event featured a red carpet where attendees showcased their fashion choices, and a cocktail reception before the awards ceremony. During the ceremony, honorees and presenters delivered speeches that touched on important issues such as representation in the industry, diversity, and the importance of black women telling their own stories. The event also included musical performances and ended with a group photo of all the honorees.
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Services

Brand Partnerships
Broadcast Production
Creative Direction
Event Production
Experiential Design + Integration
Graphic Design
Guest Relations
Influencer Management
Influencer Strategy
Live Show Production
Production Management
Set Design
Sponsorship Procurement
Technical Production