Catherine R. Lester

Catherine R. Lester is a diehard Oscar fan devoted to guiding others through an enriching Academy Awards experience. Having seen every Best Picture nominee for 23 consecutive years, beginning in 1997 for the 69th Academy Awards, and having attended Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ (A.M.P.A.S.) public events in the past, her mission is to provide fans a golden opportunity for an enhanced Oscar viewing experience. Her A.M.P.A.S. fan experiences in Los Angeles include the Oscar Red Carpet Fan Experience, Oscar Week and numerous AMPAS screenings and panel discussions. She is also a founding donor of the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures as well as a museum member.

She has researched, studied and validated A.M.P.A.S.’ public offerings, and is sharing tips and best practices with others who yearn for more than one night of fanfare. Catherine has a B.A. in Communications and is a member of Women In Film (WIF).

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