Lectures on Tap - "Understanding The Oscars"

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📚 Lecture: "Understanding The Oscars"

🎤 Speaker: Professor Isabella Tecson

Join us for an exciting evening with Professor Isabella Tecson as we delve into the glamorous yet competitive world of The Academy Awards. Often regarded as the most prestigious awards in film, the Oscars have a rich and tumultuous history since their inception in 1929.

In this engaging lecture, Isabella will explore the origins of The Oscars, break down the voting process, and discuss the art of award campaigning. She will also share insights and predictions on this year's best picture nominees.

Isabella Tecson is an adjunct professor of screenwriting, creative writing, and English at Queens College and CCNY, where she is also pursuing her MFA in creative nonfiction. With nearly a decade of experience as a script doctor, she has contributed to the production of several documentaries and indie films, all while maintaining her 'structure first, ego last' approach to screenwriting. Her unique blend of theatre-kid humor and extensive film knowledge makes her insights both entertaining and informative.

Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover the intricacies of the Oscars with Professor Isabella Tecson!

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.

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