Producer Joyce Pierpoline has been appointed chair of BAFTA North America’s Board of Directors. She succeeds Kathryn Busby.
Pierpoline’s credits include Mediha, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC 2023, Angelica (2016), and Sundance-winning Teeth (2007). She founded Pierpoline Films based in New York and Paris, serves as chair of BAFTA North America’s Film Committee, and is co-founder of the Producers Guild of America’s Women’s Impact Network.
Also joining the BAFTA North America board today is David Linde, CEO of Participant. Linde has previously served as the CEO and owner of Lava Bear Films, chairman of Universal Pictures, and co-founded Focus Features. Continuing their BAFTA North America executive board terms are actor Elliot Knight as Deputy Chair, Betsy Rodgers (business & legal affairs executive, Global Content Distribution) as Secretary, and Josephine Coyle (director of post-production finance, Disney) as Treasurer.
The extended BAFTA North America board includes Alexis Alexanian (film and television producer), Tara Grace (executive/producer), Sally Habbershaw (EVP of the Americas for All3 Media), Dame Pippa Harris (film and TV producer), Nyasha Hatendi (actor/writer/director), Tracy Ifeachor (actor and entrepreneur), Alexa Jago (producer and president of New Horizon Pictures), Jon Katz (film and television producer, founder of Civilian 7 Entertainment), Frank Marshall (producer and director), Marc Samuelson (founder of Route 24 Ltd) and Jonathan Sehring (co-founder & partner, Sideshow Pictures).
Speaking of her appointment, Joyce Pierpoline said: “I am delighted to take over the role of Chair of BAFTA North America from Kathryn Busby, who carried out such brilliant work during her tenure. I’m looking forward to the future of BAFTA North America and will continue working with my colleagues on the board to ensure that BAFTA’s charitable work reflects the brilliance of our region’s films, games, and television industries.”
Sara Putt, BAFTA Chair added: “I am thrilled to begin working with Joyce. Collaboration is essential to the success of BAFTA’s charitable work both here in the UK and America, and I am excited to continue working with the BAFTA North America Board to further support our screen industries.”