The 2009 Academy Award-nominated Production Designers and Set Decorators will take part in a panel discussion about their work in the nominated films on February 21 at 2:30 pm, the eve of the Academy Awards ceremony, at the American Cinematheque's Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Boulevard) in Hollywood. Excerpts of each nominated film will precede the discussion, which will be moderated by Art Directors Guild president Tom Walsh.
The 2009 Oscar nominees expected to attend are:
Production Designers: James J. Murakami (Changeling), Donald Graham Burt (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Nathan Crowley (The Dark Knight), Michael Carlin (The Duchess), and Kristi Zea (Revolutionary Road).
Set Decorators: Gary Fettis (Changeling), Victor J. Zolfo (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Peter Lando (The Dark Knight), Rebecca Alleyway (The Duchess) and Debra Schutt (Revolutionary Road).
The Art Directors Guild and Set Decorators of America are presenting this event as part of the American Cinematheque's Awards Season Seminars. Admission is free. Tickets are available on the day of the panel discussion at the box office only. There will be no online ticketing.
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Wish I lived in Los Angeles to go to events such as this.