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Kathleen Kennedy to Receive Prestigious Filmmaker Award
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy will receive the 2026 MPSE Filmmaker Award.
- Kennedy oversees Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Sound.
- Supervising Sound Editor Mark Mangini will also be honored with a career award.
Kathleen Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm, will be honored with the MPSE Filmmaker Award at the 2026 Golden Reel Awards. This accolade celebrates individuals outside the sound editing community who demonstrate a profound understanding of sound's impact.
Kennedy's leadership extends across Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Sound. Her prolific career includes producing or executive-producing over 70 feature films, earning numerous Academy Award nominations and wins.
The awards ceremony will also recognize Supervising Sound Editor Mark Mangini with the Career Achievement Award for his extensive contributions to the field.
