Directing Our Future: Teen Short Film Showcase

Free

Sun, Aug 9, 2026

Seating is limited and is first-come, first-served. A separate ticket is required for museum admission.

Teen Council Showcase 2026

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In-Gallery

Inside Jaws: Production Design with Joe Alves

Production designer, director, and Academy member Joe Alves gives a 30-minute tour, diving into the creativity of the production design of Jaws (1975). The tour also explores the many elements that went into his vision for this the Oscar®-winning film from Universal Pictures.

Stay for a brief Q&A with Alves after the tour.

Supported By

Major support for the Academy Museum Teen Program is provided by the Beverly, Donald, and David Kobrin Fund.

Academy Museum education programs are supported by Melina and Eric Esrailian, Apple Original Films, Dr. Kathy Fields and Dr. Garry Rayant, Miryam and Robert Knutson, Ruderman Family Foundation, Snap Foundation, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation ,Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Dave and Tara Dollinger.