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Jason Blum

Jason Blum has been named as this year’s recipient of the Milestone Award from the Producers Guild of America (PGA). 

The producer and CEO and founder of Blumhouse will accept the honour at the Producers Guild Awards ceremony on February 28 in Los Angeles. 

The award recognises “individuals or teams who have made historic contributions to the entertainment industry.” Past recipients have included Louis B Mayer, Walt Disney, Steven Spielberg, Donna Langley, Ted Sarandos and Charles D King. 

Blum has produced films including horror hits Paranormal Activity, Insidious and The Purge. His credits also include Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash, Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman and Jordan Peele’s Get Out. He has been nominated three times for Academy Awards and won two Primetime Emmys. 

PGA presidents Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line commented: “Jason Blum has redefined what’s possible in independent filmmaking, proving that bold vision and creative ingenuity can create global cultural touchstones, even with modest resources. Through Blumhouse, he has championed fearless storytellers, nurtured fresh voices, and established a body of work that spans some of the most successful and inventive films and series of our time. We are proud to recognise his remarkable contributions with the Milestone Award.” 

Blum added: “I’m moved to be recognised by my peers with this year’s Milestone Award. Fifteen years ago, I was a struggling independent producer, and I could never have imagined receiving an honour like this. I’m grateful to Stephanie, Donald, and the PGA for this recognition. The journey here is thanks to our small but mighty team of talented weirdos at Blumhouse, who dedicate themselves every day to the idea that strangers love to be afraid together in the dark; to the audiences who keep showing up for that experience; and, of course, to the brilliant filmmakers, actors, writers, and crew who have entrusted us along the way.”

 

 

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