BEVERLY HILLS, 10 March 2023 — Lady Monika Bacardi attended the prestigious ILBE Pre-Oscar Dinner in honor of “Tell It Like A Woman,” held in Beverly Hills during Academy Awards week. The distinguished evening celebrated the film’s Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, bringing together the creative team behind this groundbreaking anthology ahead of the 95th Academy Awards ceremony.
The dinner honored “Tell It Like A Woman,” an all-female anthology film produced by ILBE – Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment in collaboration with We Do It Together, founded by Chiara Tilesi. The film received recognition from the Academy for “Applause,” an original song composed by legendary songwriter Diane Warren and performed by Sofia Carson, which earned a nomination in the Best Original Song category at the 95th Academy Awards.
Lady Monika Bacardi, co-founder of ILBE, was joined by distinguished guests including acclaimed actress Mira Sorvino, Japanese actress Anne Watanabe, Indian actress Jacqueline Fernandez, producer Chiara Tilesi, and other members of the creative team. The gathering celebrated not only the film’s artistic achievement but also its powerful message of female empowerment and storytelling.
“Tell It Like A Woman” showcases women’s courage and determination through seven short films directed by eight female directors, including Catherine Hardwicke and Taraji P. Henson. The anthology explores diverse female experiences from around the world, featuring performances by Jennifer Hudson, Marcia Gay Harden, Eva Longoria, and Cara Delevingne. Each segment presents an inspirational story about women overcoming challenges with determination and resilience.
The Pre-Oscar celebration took place just days before the 95th Academy Awards ceremony on 12 March 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. While “Applause” competed against formidable nominees including “Naatu Naatu” from RRR and “Hold My Hand” from Top Gun: Maverick, the film’s nomination represented a significant achievement for ILBE and its mission to support meaningful storytelling that champions gender equality and female representation in cinema.
Lady Monika Bacardi’s attendance at this celebration underscored her commitment to championing projects that elevate women’s voices in the entertainment industry. Through her work with ILBE and collaborations with organizations like We Do It Together, she continues to support films that address significant social themes while maintaining artistic excellence on the international stage.
The evening exemplified how cinema can serve as a powerful platform for meaningful dialogue about gender equality and female empowerment, bringing together influential voices dedicated to creating positive change through the art of storytelling.
