Six Black visual effects (VFX) artists discuss their creative processes, victories, and challenges.

A conversation with Oscar-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir and Academy Museum Exhibitions Curator Jenny He.

The legendary filmmaker is joined by Shaka King for a virtual in-depth conversation on the Director’s Inspiration gallery

A career-spanning conversation between Oscar-winning collaborators: Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki and Alfonso Cuarón.

A Conversation with Producers Effie Brown and Heather Rae, and Academy Museum’s Doris Berger and Jacqueline Stewart

Join Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao in conversation with BAFTA-winning editor Mary Sweeney and neuroscientist Jonas Kaplan.

Oscar-winning women Sophia Loren, Whoopi Goldberg, Marlee Matlin, and Buffy Sainte-Marie discuss their journeys

Academy Museum curators Jessica Niebel and J. Raúl Guzmán with special guest scholar Susan Napier of Tufts University in conversation on visionary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki.

Shirley Temple Black was one of the most successful child actors of her time. Temple earned a special Academy Award for her contributions to screen entertainment in 1934.

Exploring the intersections of activism and filmmaking, Founder and President of the Dolores Huerta Foundation Dolores Huerta will be in conversation with actress, producer, director, entrepreneur, and activist Eva Longoria

Join the Academy Museum for an evening with two-time Academy Award–winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter (Do the Right Thing, Black Panther) for an illustrative look at her legendary career. Conversation moderated by Academy Museum Director and President Jaqueline Stewart.

Marking the release of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s limited edition two-volume book published by TASCHEN, join us for an evening celebrating Schwarzenegger’s life, accomplishments, and history of unforgettable performances.

Museum Members-only Conversation and Book Signing. 

Join the museum for a conversation and book signing with production designer Joe Alves and author Dennis Prince of Joe Alves: Designing Jaws.

Join the Academy Museum as we welcome director and Academy Award–winning screenwriter Sofia Coppola for a signing of her book Archive and conversation with our Teen Council.

Join us for a conversation with director, writer, and producer Gregory Nava as he discusses the influences and impact on his creativity as a filmmaker as well as El Norte (1983).

John Waters in person at the Academy Museum.

Presented by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Berggruen Institute

Celebrating the Music of Indian Cinema

Sensing: Scratch, Sniff, and Sip is inspired by the exhibition John Waters: Pope of Trash. Join us for an evening of conversation, cocktail, and perfume making!

A conversation with actress Ricki Lake and John Waters: Pope of Trash curators Jenny He and Dara Jaffe.

SOLD OUT. Advance tickets no longer available; standby tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Academy Museum and Berggruen Institute presents Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Cord Jefferson in conversation with Dr. Patricia Hill Collins, followed by a screening of his film American Fiction (2023).

Join us for a conversation with one of the most prolific artists of all time, 15-time Oscar nominated songwriter Diane Warren followed by a screening of Armageddon (1998).

The Academy Museum welcomes award-winning graphic designer and creative director Kenny Gravillis for an inside look at the making of the modern-day movie poster.