"Gina Blumenfeld will bring a fresh sense of vigor and professional insight to the important work of the DGA’s Special Projects Committee," commented Roth. "She is widely respected within the industry for her skills in feature film and television development and production, and we are confident that those same talents will make her a valuable member of the DGA management team."
For the past two years, Blumenfeld has served as VP, Development & Production for Forward Pass, Inc., the production company headed by Michael Mann. Previously, she served as VP, Development & Creative Affairs for Taylor Hackford. In both positions, Blumenfeld had wide-ranging creative and administrative responsibilities, including the management of story acquisition and script development. She also supervised all activities related to literary properties and managed communications with writers, agents, producers and lawyers.
"Gina Blumenfeld has the kind of hands-on industry experience that will enable her to do an excellent job of planning and implementing the Guild’s Special Projects agenda," said Robert Wise, Chairman of the DGA’s Special Projects Committee.
The DGA’s Special Projects Program was formed in 1976 as the educational and cultural component of the Guild. It provides programs for members, the Industry and the academic community that celebrate the achievements of the past, the professionalism of the present and the technological changes of the future. Among the many projects administrated by Special Projects are tributes and special events, workshops and seminars, new technology demonstrations, film screenings, and the Robert E. Wise Library.
