Pamela Abdy Receives Inaugural Vanguard Award After Warner Bros. Exit

• Pamela Abdy was ousted as Warner Bros. co-film chief after Paramount Skydance's acquisition.
• Abdy received Women in Film's inaugural Vanguard Award on Oct. 1.
• She made her first industry appearance at the Women in Film Honors at the Beverly Hilton.
• Abdy announced she is taking a break and chilling after her departure.
• Abdy expressed concern over the exits of top female executives in Hollywood.