Thanks to the Will Rogers Pioneer Assistance Fund, thousands of movie theater workers can sleep better at night. The PAF provides financial aid and support to individuals who work in theatrical exh…
“We take great pride in the relationships that we develop in this industry,” says Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution at Universal Pictures and chairman of the Pioneers Assistance Fund Committee. “We take great pride in the fact that we want to look after our own. It’s really that simple. We feel a duty to try to be there for the folks in this industry whenever we possibly can.”
The fund helps hundreds of workers, from popcorn poppers at the concession stand to upper-level exhibitors. “In a traditional year, we’ll help 300 people, 400 people,” says Christina Blumer, executive director of the. “If we had hurricanes, fires or something like that, it would be closer to 600 or 700 people. In the pandemic, we helped 10,000 people.”
“[The dinner] is a time where everyone can put their business hats aside,” Blumer says. “Whatever nonsense is happening out in the industry, whatever fights are happening, people can set that aside for one night and come together to support charity. I think it’s going to be really entertaining this year, especially honoring Barbara and Michael, legends and icons in this business.
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