Heath Ledger's family in LA to celebrate his Oscar nod...

We don't know who will accept Heath Ledger's Oscar Sunday night (no way he's not winning) but we do know that about a dozen members of "The Dark Knight" actor's family - his parents, stepparents, siblings and cousins - are now in town.

On Thursday nigtht, the family were guests of honor at a party thrown by Australians in Film to recognize Aussie Oscar nominees and introduce the inaugural recipient of the Heath Ledger scholarship Thursday night at the Chateau Marmont.

Family members did not talk to the press, according to Huffington Post.

The scholarship winner was Oliver Ackland, who cites Ledger among his role models.

"The fact that it is in his name means the world," said the 29-year-old actor. "I admired Heath and I admired the work that he chose, the path he created for himself. It shows a lot of integrity on his behalf ... not just the choices he made but the way he went about it, in front of the camera and otherwise."

Ackland said was particularly nervous to meet Ledger's family Thursday.

"I think they could tell I was a bit nervous," Ackland said. "They just said, 'You'll be fine. Just be yourself.'"