CEREMONY & AFTER-PARTY
Thank you for joining us tonight as we celebrate an incredible group of artists, creators, and storytellers who continue to push television forward. We’re honored to share this evening with all of you.
And the celebration doesn’t end here. Stay with us for our 30th Anniversary After-Party, featuring a live DJ, complimentary food trucks and cocktails, and the opportunity to celebrate alongside the IndieWire community as we toast three decades of championing great storytelling.
CEREMONY & AFTER-PARTY
HOSTED BY
HONOREES
Thank you for joining us tonight as we celebrate an incredible group of artists, creators, and storytellers who continue to push television forward. We’re honored to share this evening with all of you.
And the celebration doesn’t end here. Stay with us for our 30th Anniversary After-Party, featuring a live DJ, complimentary food trucks and cocktails, and the opportunity to celebrate alongside the IndieWire community as we toast three decades of championing great storytelling.
HOSTED BY
HONOREES
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