Filmmaker Jonathan Baker Hosts Elegant, Star-Studded Oscar Viewing Soirée at Iconic Beverly Hills Estate in Celebration of His Latest Feature Film FATE

Beverly Hills, CA — March 18, 2026 — On Sunday March 15^th, on Hollywood’s most celebrated night, filmmaker Jonathan Baker hosted his annual Oscar Viewing Party at the storied Baker Manor in Beverly Hills, once home to Warren Beatty and Annette Benning, welcoming an exclusive assembly of celebrities, industry leaders, and international dignitaries. Co-presented with Art E$tate Magazine, French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) and Indie Entertainment Media, the evening delivered a refined blend of cinematic celebration and elevated luxury.

Guests made their arrivals along an elegant red carpet, setting the tone for a sophisticated night of awards viewing, high-profile networking, and curated experiences. The event also served as a celebration for Baker’s forthcoming theatrical release FATE, starring Harvey Keitel, Faye Dunaway, and Mena Suvari.

In collaboration with FRFF founders Nicole Goesseringer Muj and Kate Elfatah, Baker welcomed a distinguished guest list including Gilles Marini (Sex & The City, 1923) and wife Carole Marini, James Van Patten (SAW franchise, Inconceivable), Johnny Whitworth (Limitless, Ghost Rider), E! Entertainment Television founder Larry Namer, Martin Rodriguez (Griselda, In The Mudd), Pooja Batra, Rhonda Morman (Wicked City) & Maxim Fields, Sofia Milos (CSI, The Sopranos), Ray-Ray McCloud, Richard Kind, American fashion designer Richie Rich, Natasha Graziano, Golsa Sarabi, producer Pasha Kaye, Delia Niya, Eve Richards, Callie Deets, Eric Geynes, filmmaker Marcel Viragh, members of the FATE cast including Sienna Soho and rising music star Trease, representatives from the Los Angeles Consular Corps, among other notable attendees.

The evening unfolded with a seamless blend of indulgence and style. Sponsors included Cardinal du Four, Croatian Premium Wines, STATUS Champagne, Hive 20, Voss Water, Charles & Company, 1.0.1. Vodka, Fat Sal’s, Hollywood Photo Booth, Velvet Eyewear, Cotrini Skincare, and The Style Den. Guests enjoyed Fat Sal’s signature, indulgent sandwich creations before experiencing a vibrant, chef-driven taco bar by Ask 4 Tacos, offering a dynamic culinary contrast.

Throughout the evening, attendees captured moments at a bespoke Hollywood Photo Booth experience, adding a playful yet polished element to the night’s festivities.

As the night drew to a close, attendees departed with luxuriously curated gift bags featuring designer eyewear from Velvet Eyewear, high-performance skincare from Cotrini Skincare, and exclusive gift vouchers from The Style Den, an elegant extension of the evening’s refined aesthetic and elevated lifestyle experience.

Renowned for its seamless fusion of Hollywood glamour and bespoke hospitality, Baker’s annual Oscar viewing soirée continues to define the standard for private awards night celebration, rivaling the prestige of Vanity Fair and Elton John’s viewing parties.

@jonathanbakerdirector  @frfilmfestival  @indieent  @artestatemagazine