Kit Thomas
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Kit Thomas (born May 25, 1947) is an American film maker and record producer best known for his involvement with films that "make a difference." His [projects][1] have won many awards including two Emmys, and his film "Burning Down Tomorrow," commissioned by rock musician Sting to raise awareness about the global rainforest crisis, was nominated for an Oscar (Best Documentary) in 1991. He co-produced the award-winning ECO (Earth Communication Office) PSA campaign which was adopted by the United Nations Environment Program and, according to a Pepperdine University study, has been seen by over one billion people worldwide.. a world record for public service anncouncements. He was selected by the U.N. to co-produce their official 50th Anniversary film, entitled "A Place To Stand." That project also won numerous awards, has been translated into many languages and remains one of the U.N.'s most requested films.
As a record producer, Kit Thomas has produced over sixty albums of jazz, pop and world music. He has been an active member of National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences since 1985, serving eight years on the Board of Governors, and seventeen years as Chairman of a National Screening Committee for the Grammy Awards.
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