Hollywood Trident Foundation

[http://www.trident.org.ua] :: about the network :: membership :: contact :: newsletter :: cinema :: about the foundation Jack Palance photo: usanetwork.com "We are happy to see the creation of this foundation and look forward to its impact on the Ukrainian community worldwide." That is how Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jack Palance responded after signing his name to the articles of incorporation of the Hollywood Trident Foundation, a new charitable organization that has just been formed by members of the Hollywood Trident Network in Los Angeles. The goal of the new foundation will be "through education and the arts to encourage film makers to study, film and present the contribution of Ukrainian people worldwide to the evolution of modern civilization including Ukrainian contributions to film making from its beginning to modern times". Palance is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the new body. Peter Borisow's parents were the sole survivors of Soviet persecution of their respective families. Those who were not executed earlier, died in the genocide of 1932-33. He grew up in New York and works in entertainment industry finance. Peter recently co-founded the Hollywood Trident Foundation and serves at its president. Peter Borisow said, "Ukrainians have played important roles in the film industry since its inception. We hope that the Hollywood Trident Foundation will not only encourage those working in the industry, but also demonstrate and teach an international audience about Ukrainians and the contributions- past and present - to the art and business of film and media worldwide." Jack Palance serves as chairman of the Hollywood Trident Foundation's board of directors. The Foundation works closely with the Hollywood Trident Network and the Ukrainian Student's Club at U.C.L.A. In addition to Palance and Borisow, the Foundation's articles of incorporation were also signed by Luba Keske, Senior Vice President - Administration, Business Affairs MGM Pitcures, Jim Makichuk a Hollywood director and screenwriter who also teaches part time at U.C.L.A. and Los Angeles attorney Andriy Semotiuk who will act as Executive Director of the body. The articles are now being registered with the California Department of State and, following registration, will serve as the basis for obtaining IRS Section 501 (c) (3) charitable status to enable the Foundation to issue tax deductible receipts to future donors. Los Angeles attorney Andriy Semotiuk serves as President of the Hollywood Trident Network and as Executive Director of the Hollywood Trident Foundation. The Network was founded in late 1999 and includes members primarily living in the Los Angeles area and working in Hollywood-related areas. In March of 2003, Borisow organized local Ukrainian-Americans in New York City involved in the film and tv industry to form the New York Trident Group. Marko Suprun was asked to spearhead the activities of the New York Network. The Hollywood Trident Network was formed to bring together entertainment and media industry professionals in support of the following objectives: 1) To support fellow members in their career pursuits in the entertainment and media industry in Hollywood and internationally; and 2) To facilitate contact among professionals working in the entertainment industry who are interested in Ukrainian affairs. 3) To conduct seminars, workshops and other educational projects for members.