Hungarian Hollywood Council Brings the Oscars to Hungary Again

USPA NEWS - Film aficionados can revere in the 94th Academy Awards live in Budapest thanks to the Hungarian Hollywood Council’s Oscar Party to take place on March 27th at the glamorous Europa Event Center. Established in Budapest in 2016, the non-governmental civil organization has a roster of about 500 members from all over the world, mostly film professionals from Hungary and the US, as well as film lovers from all backgrounds.

Each year, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences recognizes the best in the entertainment industry with its prestigious awards. After the forced hiatus last year due to the pandemic, the Hungarian Hollywood Council is now delighted to bring back the celebration of the Oscars to Budapest, to be happening simultaneously with the live event on the red carpet in Los Angeles. Already in its 5th year, the Council’s flagship event has become a tradition to attend in the local Hungarian and expat entertainment and film communities.

The night will consist of an exclusive dinner celebration capped at 250 attendees. To kick off the show, the Council’s distinguished Adolph Zukor Award will be handed out to its newest awardee. This recognition is given on two occasions, a) based on professional merit in the film or arts and culture industry, or b) as a result of one’s outstanding civil activities proving that with determination, dedicated work ethics and self-confidence we can make our dreams come true and inspire younger generations to come. Previous recipients include Ferenc Rófusz, Andy Vajna, Gábor Herendi, and other significant public personalities. The celebrations will then be followed by the live screening of the Hollywood gala and the chance to network with the cream of the crop.

The Council’s mission is to celebrate and raise awareness of Hungarian filmmakers – or those of Hungarian descent – in Hollywood and beyond. It works tirelessly to commemorate their important anniversaries, birthdays and accomplishments, as well as to further the film education of the up-and-coming generation of Hungarian film students by introducing them to the great filmmakers of the past and paving their way into the future. The activities of the Council fill a large gap and strengthen national pride as many of the filmmakers have not yet been acknowledged much in Hungary due to name changes upon arriving in the US or gaining fame only after having left their birth country.

The event will take place on Sunday, March 27 from 8pm-5am at the exclusive Europa Event Center. Tickets are limited – to RSVP, email info@magyarhollywoodtanacs.com. To learn more about the Hungarian Hollywood Council, please visit https://magyarhollywoodtanacs.com/english or the event page.
by: Brigitta Bokor