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Dick Cavett to Receive WGAE's Evelyn F. Burkey Award at 2022 Writers Guild Awards
by Michael Major - Mar 14, 2022

In 1966, Cavett wrote and hosted the special, WHERE IT’S AT, produced by Bud Yorkin and Norman Lear. In 1968, Cavett was hired by ABC to host THIS MORNING, which was renamed THE DICK CAVETT SHOW and moved to prime time and then to late night, where it ran opposite THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON.

Jelani Cobb To Receive Writers Guild's Inaugural Walter Bernstein Award
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 11, 2017

The Writers Guild of America, East is proud to announce the creation of the Walter Bernstein Award, which will be presented for the first time at the 69th annual Writers Guild Awards at New York's Edison Ballroom on February 19, 2017.

The Jewish Museum And FLSC Announce New York Jewish Film Festival Events, 1/11-24
by Molly Tracy - Dec 16, 2016

The Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center announce the special events lineup for the 26th annual New York Jewish Film Festival (NYJFF), January 11-24, 2017.

2015 Writers Guild Awards Honor Norman Lear Tonight in New York City
by Movies News Desk - Feb 14, 2015

The Writers Guild of America, East will honor Norman Lear with the Evelyn F. Burkey Award at the 67th annual Writers Guild Awards in New York City tonight, February 14, 2014. Bill Moyers will present Lear with the Burkey Award, which recognizes a person or organization whose contributions have brought honor and dignity to writers.

2015 Writers Guild Awards to Honor Norman Lear Next Month in New York City
by Movies News Desk - Jan 5, 2015

The Writers Guild of America, East today announced that Norman Lear will receive the Evelyn F. Burkey Award at the 67th annual Writers Guild Awards in New York City on February 14, 2014. Bill Moyers will present Lear with the Burkey Award, which recognizes a person or organization whose contributions have brought honor and dignity to writers.

Writers Guild of America, East Announces 2014 Council Election Results
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 19, 2014

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) today announced the results of its 2014 Council election.

Musical Version of THE FRONT Set for Hollywood's Festival of New American Musicals Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2014

America's blacklisted writers are back in lights again and this time they're singing.

Musical Version of THE FRONT Set for Hollywood's Festival of New American Musicals, 8/19-20
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2014

America's blacklisted writers are back in lights again and this time they're singing.

Sundance Institute Selects 13 Projects for June 2014 Directors and Screenwriters Labs
by Movies News Desk - May 8, 2014

Sundance Institute today announced the 13 projects selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from May 26 through June 26.

Sundance Institute Kicks Off Summer 2013 Directors and Screenwriters Labs
by Movies News Desk - May 27, 2013

Sundance Institute welcomes 13 projects, selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from today, May 27 through June 27. Under the leadership of Michelle Satter, Founding Director of the Institute's Feature Film Program, and the artistic direction of Gyula Gazdag, the Fellows selected for this year's program include emerging filmmakers and projects from the United States, Europe, Mexico, Peru and Somalia.

Sundance Institute Selects 13 Projects for Directors and Screenwriters Labs, June 2013
by Movies News Desk - May 10, 2013

Sundance Institute today announced the 13 projects selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from May 27 through June 27. Under the leadership of Michelle Satter, Founding Director of the Institute's Feature Film Program, and the artistic direction of Gyula Gazdag, the Fellows selected for this year's program include emerging filmmakers and projects from the United States, Europe, Mexico, Peru and Somalia.

David Koepp to Receive Writers Guild of America's Career Achievement Award
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 29, 2013

Writers Guild of America, East today announced that versatile screenwriter and director David Koepp will be the recipient of the Ian McClellan Hunter Award for Career Achievement.