Sergei Rakhlin, an entertainment reporter, screenwriter and longtime member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, died on January 21, the organization said. He was 78.
Rakhlin was born in Gorky, Russia in 1943, playing several key roles during his time with the HFPA, including as an executive producer of their annual Golden Globes awards ceremony.
“Sergei was a strong advocate for international filmmakers and long pressed for their recognition and inclusion in Hollywood. His passion for films from across the globe was only surpassed by his support of the HFPA,” said HFPA President Helen Hoehne. “Sergei had a very active role within the Association, and he always cheered on the successes of his HFPA colleagues. His intelligence and kindness endeared him to anyone who met him.”
Prior to joining the embattled organization in 1996, Rakhlin worked as a General Producer, Artistic Director, and talk-show host at Wmnb TV and Radio Station, Editor-in Chief of...
Rakhlin was born in Gorky, Russia in 1943, playing several key roles during his time with the HFPA, including as an executive producer of their annual Golden Globes awards ceremony.
“Sergei was a strong advocate for international filmmakers and long pressed for their recognition and inclusion in Hollywood. His passion for films from across the globe was only surpassed by his support of the HFPA,” said HFPA President Helen Hoehne. “Sergei had a very active role within the Association, and he always cheered on the successes of his HFPA colleagues. His intelligence and kindness endeared him to anyone who met him.”
Prior to joining the embattled organization in 1996, Rakhlin worked as a General Producer, Artistic Director, and talk-show host at Wmnb TV and Radio Station, Editor-in Chief of...
- 1/24/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Indian journalist Meher Tatna has been re-elected president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for the 2018-2019 year.
The HFPA made the announcement early Monday evening. Tatna had succeeded outgoing president Lorenzo Soria a year ago after he served two one-year terms. Tatna will preside over the group’s annual Golden Globe Awards, co-produced with Dick Clark Productions, with the 76th version set for January.
She has previously served as an HFPA vice president, treasurer and executive secretary. Tatna is a contributor to The New Paper.
In other announcements Monday, the HFPA said Anke Hofmann was re-elected vice president and Ali Sar was re-elected for the treasurer’s post along with Janet Nepales as executive secretary. Members of the board of directors are Soria (who serves as chair), Luca Celada, Helen Hoehne, Ruben Nepales, Kirpi Uimonen Ballesteros, and Yoram Kahana for the 2018-2019 year.
Erkki Kanto and Serge Rakhlin were named to the credentials committee,...
The HFPA made the announcement early Monday evening. Tatna had succeeded outgoing president Lorenzo Soria a year ago after he served two one-year terms. Tatna will preside over the group’s annual Golden Globe Awards, co-produced with Dick Clark Productions, with the 76th version set for January.
She has previously served as an HFPA vice president, treasurer and executive secretary. Tatna is a contributor to The New Paper.
In other announcements Monday, the HFPA said Anke Hofmann was re-elected vice president and Ali Sar was re-elected for the treasurer’s post along with Janet Nepales as executive secretary. Members of the board of directors are Soria (who serves as chair), Luca Celada, Helen Hoehne, Ruben Nepales, Kirpi Uimonen Ballesteros, and Yoram Kahana for the 2018-2019 year.
Erkki Kanto and Serge Rakhlin were named to the credentials committee,...
- 6/5/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
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