Uptown Magazine Recognized and Honored Director Tim Story and Director/Screenwriter/Producer George Tillman Jr.
One of Hollywood’s biggest nights in diversity is “Uptown Honors Hollywood” Pre-Oscar gala presented by Lexus. The intimate evening will take place on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.
As a prelude to the Academy Awards®, Uptown’s pre-Oscar event will bring together and celebrate the entertainment industry’s elite and most prolific creators — that is, writers, producers, filmmakers, actors, and actresses — for a pre-reception and sit-down dinner followed by a private after-party.
Uptown Magazine is proud to announce that this black-tie affair will honor two of Hollywood’s elite visionaries, known for films on the big screen we know and love and collectively they include (Shaft, Mudbound, Barbershop, Soul Food, Think Like A Man, Fantastic Four, The Hate U Give, Notorious, Ride Along, Roll Bounce, Men of Honor) and many more box office hits. Both Honorees, Director Tim Story and director/screenwriter/producer George Tillman, Jr. will be on hand to receive their awards. The exclusive invite-only event will be hosted by writer/producer Chris Spencer and media personality/influencer Tai Beauchamp.
As a prelude to the Academy Awards®, Uptown’s pre-Oscar event will bring together and celebrate the entertainment industry’s elite and most prolific creators — that is, writers, producers, filmmakers, actors, and actresses — for a pre-reception and sit-down dinner followed by a private after-party.