Black Bear’s Teddy Schwarzman and NPR’s Ailsa Chang Set to Be Honored at Pacific Council Gala (EXCLUSIVE)

According to exclusive reports from EbMaster, Black Bear CEO Teddy Schwarzman and radio personality Ailsa Chang will receive recognition from the Pacific Council on International Policy in the near future.

The gala is set for May 8 at the Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills.

This year, as a part of our council’s milestone 30th anniversary, I am humbled to be recognized for my work in storytelling by receiving the Global Ambassador Award. Additionally, I am thrilled that my colleague, Chang, will be honored with the Excellence in Journalism Award, acknowledging the exceptional work they have done in this field. The power of storytelling continues to inspire us as we celebrate our shared achievements.

Jerrold Green, CEO and interim president of the Pacific Council, stated that our two honorees embody the idea that California represents the future, coming more quickly than expected. They stand out through their enthusiasm, dedication, and skill. While both are excellent communicators, they tell stories from opposite ends of the spectrum.”

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“In a statement, Jerrold Green, CEO and interim president of the Pacific Council, noted that our two honorees symbolize California being the future, arriving sooner than anticipated. They shine through their fervor, devotion, and ability. These individuals are both eloquent speakers, yet they share stories from opposite ends of the narrative spectrum.”

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“According to Jerrold Green, CEO and interim president of the Pacific Council, our two honorees encapsulate the idea that California embodies the future, arriving ahead of schedule. They distinguish themselves through their zeal, dedication, and aptitude. These individuals are both articulate, but they tell tales from opposite ends of the storytelling spectrum.

For the past ten years, Schwarzman has transformed Black Bear into a prominent independent film studio that annually finances around eight films. The team is responsible for productions such as “Sing Sing,” “Train Dreams,” “Nyad,” “The Imitation Game” and the recent action thriller “A Working Man” featuring Jason Statham. Additionally, this organization boasts a U.K. division that released the Academy Award and BAFTA winner “Conclave,” as well as a Canadian branch responsible for Sean Baker’s “Anora.

Chang, a distinguished journalist, has held roles as a correspondent for “Planet Money,” served as a congressional correspondent on NPR’s Washington Desk, and was an investigative reporter at WNYC, MPR’s member station. Her primary areas of focus have been criminal justice and legal affairs. She has garnered several prestigious accolades such as the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Silver Baton and the Daniel Schorr Journalism Award.

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2025-04-25 02:16