The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is partnering with Facebook Inc. for the 93rd Oscars. The two will provide an interactive, real-time virtual experience across multiple platforms, giving viewers an opportunity to engage with creators and fellow fans, watch live interviews with Oscar winners, and get an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes of this year’s show. In addition to the collaboration, the Oscars is also partnering with fashion publication, Vanity Fair, Instagram and the history making photographer Quil Lemons. The 93rd Oscars airs live on ABC on Sunday, April 25, at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT. 93rd Oscars Quil Lemons
As part of the Vanity Fair and Instagram collab, Quil Lemons (@quillemons) will be capturing portrait photos and Reels of Oscar winners, nominees and presenters. Lemons made history this year when he shot Billie Eilish for the March 2021 cover, becoming Vanity Fair‘s youngest cover photographer. The young artist is only the second black cover photographer for the magazine, coming after Dario Calmese, who shot Viola Davis for the July/August 2020 issue.
Lemons, whose distinct visual approach explores ideas around masculinity, queerness, race and beauty, will be taking both digital and film photographs. Exclusive content from the photo sessions and from the Oscars red carpet will be posted on the Academy’s Instagram Reels and Feed (@theacademy). Portraits will also be posted on Vanity Fair‘s Instagram (@vanityfair) and VanityFair.com.
The Academy is working with an unprecedented amount of Black artists and influencers this year. Leading up to April 25, the Academy will bring the Oscars experience to Instagram, via Reels, with content featuring influencer Donté Colley (@donte.colley), who will provide positive messages on the platform. On Facebook, artist Temi Coker (@temi.coker) designed an Oscars-inspired 360-degree AR Background from will be made available via Messenger starting April 23.
A Live Messenger Room will be streaming to the Academy’s Facebook page for the duration of the broadcast, connecting fans, creators and special guests virtually. As part of the Room, fans will be able to access exclusive live interviews with Oscar winners fresh off the stage, and activities will include trivia and creators discussing the films. Highlights from the show, including key moments and acceptance speeches, will be available to view on the Academy’s and ABC’s Facebook pages, Facebook Watch and Oculus TV.
The 93rd Oscars will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Union Station Los Angeles and the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, and international locations via satellite. “Oscars: Into the Spotlight” will air live on ABC at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The Oscars will be televised live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and in more than 200 territories worldwide with “Oscars: After Dark”, following immediately after.
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