Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

On Thursday, July 11 join us for 'An Evening with Christine Vachon' featuring a screening of POISON (1991) in 35mm. The pre-screening conversation with Vachon will be moderated by Kirsten Schaffer, CEO, WIF (Women In Film). Reserve Tickets: https://bit.ly/4cAKdAI The producing prowess of Christine Vachon cannot be overstated, especially in discussions of the queer independent filmmaking space. Half of the two-woman team that founded production company Killer Films in 1996 (along with Pamela Koffler), Vachon has been the driving force responsible for bringing works by Todd Haynes, Tom Kalin, Todd Solondz, and John Waters into being. 1991. 85 min. USA. B&W, Color. English. Rated R. 35mm.

Celebrate the historic civil rights law Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that was signed into law in July 1990. Join us at the Academy Museum on Saturday, July 13 for a full day of workshops, screenings,  performances, and conversations centered around bringing awareness to Disability, Representation, and Accessibility in Film. Complete this form to request accommodations:  https://bit.ly/3WbFpMt

The John Waters: Pope of Trash exhibition features 12 curated galleries, interactive installations, original costumes, and over 400 iconic items from his films. See it for yourself before it closes on August 4th! #AcademyMuseum

Dive into the unique, filthy, and laugh-out-loud world of John Waters with museum educators every Saturday as they engage on films and objects in brief, 30-minute guided tours. These tours will cover a brief exploration into Waters’s process, style, and films as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer, and editor. These special tours are first-come, first-served. It would be a dirty shame to miss!

On July 12, join us in a conversation with Vertical Cinema writer/director Walter Thompson-Hernández, Ghetto Film School Executive Program Director Kyle Provencio Reingold, El Cine Founder and Executive Director Mariana Da Silva, and Academy Museum Community and Impact Manager Andrew Acedo as they explore what makes Los Angeles a great place for cinema, the myriads of ways filmmakers portray the city, how to support underrepresented Angeleno artists, and more. Reserve Tickets: https://bit.ly/3RW78OW

As the Manager of Community and Impact at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, I build partnerships with community-driven and community-led organizations such as Ghetto Film School (GFS) to create a sense of belonging for historically excluded groups through cinema. As part of our community partnership with GFS for our "Shifting Perspectives: Vertical Cinema" exhibition on display, we screened vertical films by GFS filmmakers that highlight the cultural vitality of Los Angeles in the state-of-the-art Ted Mann Theater and I moderated one of the Q&As. It was an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Thank you to the amazing Kyle Provencio Reingold, the GFS team, Marty Preciado, Uyen Bui and Eduardo Sanchez for helping build community around these talented filmmakers. And special thanks to Agnes Stauber and Stephanie Sykes for moderating the other Q&As and sparking such insightful conversations with the filmmakers! ©Academy Museum Foundation, Photos by: Randy Shropshire

The Academy Museum Teen Council presents The Future is Now: Teen Short Film Showcase, celebrating the creativity of teen filmmakers in Los Angeles. Teens ages 14–18 are welcome to submit their short films by July 17, 2024, for a chance to be showcased at the Academy Museum! Learn More: https://bit.ly/4eLoDLr

Join us for Member Appreciation Days. Held on the first Sunday of every month from 5:30 to 8pm. The galleries and Academy Museum Store will be open to members and their guests only. Enjoy a more intimate gallery experience and gain rare insights into special objects and films spotlighted in our exhibitions. Become a member: https://bit.ly/45MKL45

Visit the Filth Shop in the John Waters: Pope of Trash exhibition to shop exclusive merchandise. You can also visit our online store at https://acadmu.se/3Qn7UDS

Presenting the Damas de la Pantalla: The Women of Mexico's Época de Oro film series, screening June 28th through July 15th, which pays homage to handful of the most influential damas de la pantalla (ladies of the screen) of Mexico’s Época de oro. Reserve tickets: https://acadmu.se/3RKeGE8 Credits: Generously supported by Televisa Foundation-Univision Foundation in celebration of Mexican Cinema. Community partnership support provided by El Cine, GuadaLAjara Film Festival, Hola Mexico Film Festival, Las Fotos Project, Latino Film Institute, and National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP). Los Olvidados restored by The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project at L’Immagine Ritrovata in collaboration with Fundación Televisa, Televisa, Cineteca Nacional Mexico, and Filmoteca de la UNAM. Restoration funding provided by the Material World Foundation. Enamorada restored by UCLA Film & Television Archive and The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project in collaboration with Fundación Televisa AC and Filmoteca de la UNAM.