Ngozi Onwurah, Bong Joon Ho, Jessica Alba Join To Feature In Academy Museum’s Spring Programme

British-Nigerian filmmaker Ngozi Onwurah will appear as a special guest at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ 2026 spring programmes.

Onwurah was the first black woman to direct a theatrically released British feature film, ‘Welcome II The Terrordome (1995)’. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures recognised her for her contributions to films exploring themes of Afrofuturism, race, and identity.

Onwurah will specifically talk about ‘Welcome II The Terrordome’ and the history of Afrofuturism.

Other special guests include South Korean director Bong Joon Ho, Jessica Alba, and others.

South Korean director Bong Joon Ho, whose film ‘Parasite’ won Best Picture, Best Director, Best International Feature Film, and Best Original Screenplay at the 2020 Oscars. Parasite was the first non-English movie to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and is seen as breaking the language barrier in film, while also becoming the third film in history to win both the Palm d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and Best Picture at the Oscars. The Academy Museum recognises him for his unparalleled impact on international cinema.

With her recent invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2024, the Academy Museum recognises her capacity to inspire the next generation of filmmakers through her dedication to the acting craft and her trailblazing work in Hollywood. Alba will speak at the 2026 Careers in Film Summit, which aims to raise awareness of film industry jobs among students and young professionals.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ programming this year includes a weekend with Jong Ho featuring David Fincher, a screening of ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ to mark the opening of the ‘Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon Exhibition’, and the annual Careers in Film Summit featuring Academy members and industry professionals, among other events.

Director and President of the Academy Museum and Academy Collection, Amy Homma, said, “We are thrilled to offer visitors an exciting lineup of programming this spring that celebrates the history of film while championing future filmmakers. From unique screenings accompanied by conversations with some of the most prolific filmmakers, to family-friendly workshops, and exciting new exhibitions, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.”