Film Academy to Honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at Museum Gala
The sixth annual fundraiser will support the museum’s exhibitions, screenings and education programs, with Rolex as presenting sponsor.
- The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures named Charlize Theron, John Carpenter, and Colman Domingo as honorees for its sixth annual fundraising gala, scheduled for October 17 in Los Angeles.
- Theron will receive the Icon Award for global career impact, Carpenter the Luminary Award for expanding filmmaking possibilities, and Domingo the Vantage Award for challenging dominant cinema narratives.
- Last year's event honoring Bruce Springsteen and others raised over $12 million for the museum's exhibitions, screenings, and educational programs.
- Honorees champion the museum's mission through public programming later this year, with Theron participating in a Mad Max: Fury Road screening and Carpenter hosting screenings tied to The Horror Show.
- Co-Chaired by Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, and Kate Capshaw, the gala was announced by Academy Museum Director and President Amy Homma and features an A-list guest list.
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