2024’s Animation Oscar Nominees Will Be Featured At The Academy Museum This Saturday

This Saturday, March 2, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a pair of programs dedicated to the 2024 animation Oscar nominees, with many of the filmmakers in attendance.

Hosted at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the day will start at 11 am with a panel featuring all five animated short nominees introducing their films, followed by screenings of each.

At 4 pm, representatives from at least four of the five nominated features will participate in a panel to talk about their films and their approach to the filmmaking processes. The Academy’s short and feature animation branch governors, Jinko Gotoh and Marlon West, will moderate the discussion.

Throughout the day, attendees will have access to the Museum’s Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby, where a showcase of items from this year’s nominated films will be displayed. The items will include concept artwork, character maquettes, and reference materials.

Those interested in attending should know that seating at both presentations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. It’s also worth noting that the panels are separate events, and separate admission is required for each.

Animated Short Film Program

When: Saturday, March 2, 11 am

Where: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, David Geffen Theater

Ticket price: $10

Panelists: (additional panelists to be confirmed)

• Letter to a Pig – Tal Kantor, director
• Ninety-Five Senses – Jerusha Hess, director; Jared Hess, director
• Our Uniform – Yegane Moghaddam, director
• Pachyderme – Stéphanie Clément, director
• War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko, Dave Mullins, director; Brad Booker, producer

Animated Feature Film Program

When: Saturday, March 2, 4 pm

Where: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, David Geffen Theater

Ticket price: $10

Panelists: (additional panelists to be confirmed):

• The Boy and the Heron – (special video recording to be screened at panel)
•  Elemental – Peter Sohn, director
• Nimona – Troy Quane, director; Karen Ryan, producer; Julie Zackary, producer
• Robot Dreams – Pablo Berger, director
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Justin K. Thompson, director; Phil Lord, writer/producer; Chris Miller, writer/producer

Tickets and more information for the short film panel are available here, and for the feature program here.