Breaking the Oscars Ceiling
Breaking the Oscars Ceiling
Celebrate historic firsts, wins, and Oscar milestones of the LGBTQ+ community.
Significant firsts, historic wins and Oscars milestones... the Academy Museum invites you to celebrate the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community at the Academy Awards. The conversation will center filmmakers who both identify and champion representation on and off-screen while reflecting on their journeys and continued challenges facing their craft and the industry today.
See the list of the 96th Oscar Nominees.
The below lists the 96th Oscars nominees that will be participating in the afternoon’s program. The list of participants is subject to change and will continuously be updated.
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)
• Laura Karpman, American Fiction
Best documentary short film
• S. Leo Chiang, Island in Between
• John Hoffman, The Barber of Little Rock
Achievement in costume design
• Jacqueline West, Killers of the Flower Moon
Achievement in sound
• Erik Aadahl, The Creator
Additional panelists to be confirmed.
Moderated by Keya Khayatian, Partner & Co-Head of the Media Rights Department at United Talent Agency.
Seating in the David Geffen Theater will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. No seat saving will be permitted.
Nominee Programs support provided by Clarendelle & Domaine Clarence Dillon, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' official wines, and Delta Air Lines. Academy Museum film programming generously funded by the Richard Roth Foundation. Chase is the Presenting Partner of Oscar® Sundays.
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Public Program
March 2, 2024
Animated Short Film
Join us for a celebration of nominated Animated Short Films.
Public Program
March 2
Animated Feature Film
Join us for a conversation with nominees from Animated Feature Films.
Public Program
March 2, 2024
Visual Effects
Explore the fascinating world of Visual Effects with the nominated artists of the 96th Academy Awards.
Public Program
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Live Action Short Film
Join us for a celebration of nominated Live Action Short Films.
Public Program
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Documentary Short Film
Embark on a journey through compelling, authentic narratives with the 96th Academy Award-nominated Documentary Short Films.
Public Program
March 3, 2024
Documentary Feature Film
Join us for a conversation with Documentary Feature Film nominees.
Public Program
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Production Design
Celebrate the artistry of Production Design with the nominees of the 96th Academy Awards.
Public Program
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Best Picture
Celebrate this year's Best Picture nominees alongside their producers.
Public Program
Friday, March 8
International Feature Film
Celebrate the excellence of this year's nominated International Feature Films for the 96th Academy Awards.
Public Program
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Makeup & Hairstyling
Join us for an immersive panel conversation with the Makeup and Hairstyling nominees.