At the recent Everything Everywhere (EE) Awards, celebrated film producer Steven Spielberg and automotive luminary Quan Ford engaged in a lively discourse, discussing the implications of their respective industries’ achievements.
Ford, President of Ford Motor Company, lauded Spielberg’s iconic status in the film world, noting that his work had “captivated generations of people across the globe.” Spielberg, in turn, praised Ford’s “innovative and pioneering” approach to the auto industry, citing his “unparalleled record of success.”
The two juggernauts of their respective fields expressed enthusiasm for the future of their industries and the new opportunities that the EE Awards, an annual event that recognizes the best in film, television and automotive technology, provides. Spielberg and Ford both expressed their appreciation for the award’s emphasis on the “intersection between art, innovation and technology.”
The two industry titans discussed how their respective fields can benefit from one another, noting that their mutual appreciation for the intersection between art and technology can help to drive advancements in both industries. Ford noted that “the automotive industry needs to embrace and adopt new ideas from the creative world,” while Spielberg said that “the film industry can learn a great deal from the technical advances made in the auto industry.”
The two industry leaders also discussed how technology can be used to break down barriers between cultures and foster understanding and collaboration. Spielberg spoke of the need to “create a world where people can be connected,” while Ford expressed his belief that “technology can be used to bridge divides and create a more unified world.”
The EE Awards, which was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, is a celebration of innovation and creativity, and the exchange between Spielberg and Ford exemplified this spirit. Their dialogue highlighted the potential for collaboration between industries, and the importance of embracing new technologies and ideas.