Sunday February 24

3:30 Silent Auction Begins; Screening of Selected Nominated Shorts

4:00 Reception and Hors d'Oeuvres; Telecast of Academy Awards Pre-show

5:00 Academy Awards Telecast, hosted at the Rafael by comedian Geoff Bolt

5:00 Dinner

7:00 Dessert Buffet

Enter to win our "Predict the Winner" contest
Choose the person or film you think will win each of the 24 Oscar award categories at the 80th Annual Academy Awards®. The person with the most correct responses will receive a California Film Institute Gold Star Membership which may be used for themselves, as a gift, upgrade or renewal membership. Runners-up will win other great prizes.

Download the ballot, fill it out and turn it in at the collection table located in the main lobby of the Rafael. Deadline for ballot submission is 5 PM, February 24. Ballots mailed or dropped off at the theater prior to the event will not be accepted. Winners will be contacted via email and need not be present to win.

Place your bids
Our silent auction takes place throughout the evening and is your chance to bid on one-of-a-kind items. You can also enter to win one of our great raffle prizes.