Worked with director John Carpenter on many of his early films, and was even serving as producer on the remake of his film The Fog (1980).
One of Hollywood's best-known and popular female producers.
Was a member of both the Producers Guild of America and the executive committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' producers branch.
Was honored by Women in Film in 2003.
Was member of the dramatic jury at the Sundance Film Festival in 1989.
(After being honored by Women in Film in 2003) "I hope some day there won't be a need for Women in Film. That it will be People in Film. That it will be equal pay, equal rights and equal job opportunities for everybody."
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