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21 B O B B I B A N K S F E L L O W S H I P A N D S E R V I C E A W A R D F. GARY GRAY F I L M D I R E C T O R From Straight Outta Compton, The Fate of the Furious to Lift, Bobbi's artistry in ADR and post-production has elevated every frame of my films. She has an extraordinary gift for making dialogue feel authentic and alive, capturing the heart of the performances while shaping soundscapes that pull audiences deeper every story. Beyond her craft, Bobbi brings calm leadership, generosity, and passion to the process. She makes every collaboration a joy and every project stronger. Bobbi, thank you for your remarkable contributions not only to my films, but to the art of cinema itself. RZA - WUTANG D I R E C T O R Bobbi Banks has sat in the sound editors chair with me on multiple films. She has served as what I like to call a magic pair of ears. Navigating and executing concisely on intricate nuances and inflections on dialog. Whether through ADR re-records or original production tracks she seamlessly keeps the balance. Banks Notes MARK SUSSMAN V O I C E A C T O R I am so grateful to have worked with you. The first job I did with you was The Call, and I remember leaving the session thinking, "That was awesome!" Then I was lucky enough to work with you in New York. What a great experience that was. I remember you and I walking to lunch, talking about how great it is to be in New York. I really miss that. You truly are one of the best. You always know exactly what you want and have such a great ability to work with actors. Besides myself, I can also speak for the other actors in my group who have shared the stage with you — they absolutely love working with you. You are so kind and supportive to all of the talent. Congratulations on being honored with the Fellowship & Service Award. It is well deserved! DAVID BONDELEVITCH S O U N D E D I T O R Bobbi succeeded me as President of the Motion Picture Sound Editors, and in her eight years as President (a record!), she brought the organization to new heights that I could only have dreamed of. The entire community owes her a debt of gratitude for her hard work across the industry organizations that she has served, including the MPSE, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Television Academy, and the Editors Guild. THANK YOU! JON TAYLOR R E - R E C O R D I N G M I X E R I've had the privilege of working on nine films with Bobbi over the past 25 years. She is not only an amazing person, but also an exceptional professional who brings grace, dedication, and elegance to everything she does. I could not be happier to see her honored in this way Congratulations Miss Bobbi!