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Beals & Sethi Honored at Yale Film Fest
20 Nov
Summary
- Jennifer Beals to receive 2025 Career Achievement Award.
- Roshan Sethi to be honored with the Queer Voice Award.
- Festival streams free worldwide from Dec. 4-7.
The Yale in Hollywood Film Festival is set to honor notable figures Jennifer Beals and Roshan Sethi at its upcoming virtual event. Beals will receive the 2025 Career Achievement Award, recognizing her significant contributions to film and television, including her iconic role in "The L Word" and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Sethi, a writer, director, and oncologist, will be presented with the Queer Voice Award for his work, which includes co-creating the medical drama "The Resident" and directing the award-winning film "7 Days."
Both honorees are scheduled to accept their awards during the Yale in Hollywood Fest 2025 Awards Livestream on December 6. The festival itself will run from December 4 through December 7, featuring a lineup of short films and live events. Programs will be accessible globally and free of charge via yihfest.com, providing broad reach for its curated content.
The festival, led by founder Kevin Winston, showcases films with connections to Yale students, alumni, or staff in key creative roles. This year's event also includes competition prizes sponsored by VEEEU and Story-boards.ai, further supporting emerging filmmakers and celebrating cinematic talent.
