IN PURSUIT OF CINEMATIC EXCELLENCE
Prestige Singapore|November 2022
The first anniversary celebration of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures reinforces the filmmaking industry’s importance and contribution as a cultural force in the world. On an exclusive invitation by Rolex, the institution’s founding supporter, Yanni Tan travels to Los Angeles on a fascinating journey that traces the industry’s rich heritage and showcases the museum’s role in advancing the understanding, celebration and preservation of cinema.
IN PURSUIT OF CINEMATIC EXCELLENCE

The star-studded night of the second annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Oct 15 wasn't just lit by the constellations overhead, but by the presence of a dazzling line-up of movers and shakers from the international filmmaking industry.

My media group's arrival at the entrance of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, where the gala was about to take place, was already brightened up by the appearance of Olivia Wilde, who gave fans lining the street a smile and a quick wave before heading towards the "cream carpet" for her photo call. As the runway and the cocktail reception began to throng with guests, I was pleasantly surprised to see such representation at what's essentially a nexus of Hollywood powerbroking.

Mingling over champagne right next to us were Rolex Testimonees Jenson Button, British motorsport champion, and Vijay Amritraj, Indian tennis legend turned TV commentator. Directors Spike Lee and Ron Howard, together with Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, were sitting in a booth, deep in conversation. A glowing Lily Collins floated through the crowd, which included an impressive Korean contingent, in a voluminous floral gown.

After the African-American RAISE choir signalled the signature fundraising dinner's commencement with a rousing performance, we set off for the nearly 9,000sqft Dolby Family Terrace, a glass-domed rooftop space in the museum's Sphere building. It was a delight seeing Glenn Close and Selma Blair in close proximity on our way up.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November 2022 من Prestige Singapore.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November 2022 من Prestige Singapore.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

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