The GofG L.A. 2012 Oscar Weekend Party Guide

::FRIDAY, February 24::

5th Annual Women In Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party

Where: Cecconi's Description: Gwyneth Paltrow and Cathy Schulman (President of WIF) host a cocktail reception for the female nominees. Expect big names like Vanessa Hudgens, Elle Kemper, Octavia Spencer, Melissa McCarthy and Gabourey Sidibe. [Details] [via] - -

Great British Film Reception

Where: The British Consul General Residence Description: Consul General Dame Barbara Hay and the U.K.'s Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt host this glamorous event for our artist friends from across the pond. Expect Gary Oldman to headline the group of nominated Brits from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close (which, despite its all-American 9/11 pedigree was directed by British director Stephen Daldry) and The Iron Lady (despite actually being American, we can't imagine Meryl Streep won't be here). [Details]

Vanity Fair & Richard Mille's Oscar Celebration Honoring Martin Scorsese

Where: Hotel Bel-Air Description: Though Vanity Fair is most associated with their post-Awards blowout, this pre-party event honoring Martin Scorsese and his Film Foundation should also have some big names and a casual vibe in which to observe the acclaimed master director. The Film Foundation is Scorsese's organization dedicated to the preservation, archival and restoration of old and classic films. [Details] [via]

Agency Parties

Where: Private residences Description: Friday night is the traditional night for WME, CAA and UTA to hold their respective parties for big-name clients, usually at or on the grounds of the homes of Agency heads. We know the WME party will be in a tent outside of Ari Emmanuel's house and Rooney Mara, Jonah Hill and Octavia Spencer are expected, and perhaps also big-name client Martin Scorsese, when he's done being honored at the Hotel Bel-Air.