The Presidential Proclamation

The Presidential Proclamation recognizes individuals of established and outstanding status and reputation in the motion picture and television industries worldwide.

In recognition of her pioneering career and inspiring, provocative, and innovative thought leadership in the media and entertainment industry. Her work as an executive within the studio system, specifically as a model for modern production technologists, has inspired industry-wide advancements and the adoption of more efficient animation and live-action solutions. She is an exemplary leader in the production industry who continues to inspire those who have the opportunity to work with and learn from her, as well as those with whom she partners through her many volunteer activities, including SMPTE.

Annie Chang is the Vice President, Creative Technologies for Universal Pictures, responsible for developing strategies and designing innovative next-generation workflows across film and emerging immersive media experiences. Prior to joining Universal Pictures, Chang was the VP, Technology for Marvel Studios and held various roles during more than a decade tenure at The Walt Disney Studios. Chang is the AMPAS ACES Project Co-Chair and served as the Co-Chair of the AMPAS SciTech Council until 2022. She was the Chair of the Interoperable Master Format (IMF) Working Group at SMPTE. She is an SMPTE Fellow and is a recipient of the SMPTE Workflow Systems Medal Award, Advanced Imaging Society’s Distinguished Leadership award and StudioDaily’s 2018 Exceptional Women in Production and Post. In 2020, The Hollywood Reporter named Chang on their list of top “Hollywood Innovators.” In 2021, Hollywood Professional Association honored Chang with the HPA League Honor of “The Catalyst” which recognizes a leader who has successfully inspired and sparked positive change and innovation in entertainment as a “mover and shaker,” and TVNewsCheck recognized Chang with their Women in Technology Futurist Award. In 2022, Women in Technology Hollywood honored Chang with their WiTH Leadership Award.