The lineup of events for the 2018 Greenwich International Film Festival Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) was recently announced at a party for the 2018 program, which runs from May 31 through June 3 in Greenwich.
The announcement party, held Tuesday at the Richards store in Greenwich, is for GIFF’s fourth year of film and philanthropy. GIFF is a social impact festival run by women, and nearly half of the films in the program are either written or directed by women.
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The Opening Night Film on May 31 will feature The Price of Everything, a documentary by Academy Award Nominated filmmaker, Nathaniel Kahn (My Architect). The film examines the role of art and artistic passion in today’s money-driven, consumer-based society. Following the screening there will be a special Town Hall Panel Q&A with filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn and producer Jennifer Stockman.
Photo by Asher Almonacy
Greenwich International Film Festival Program Announcement Party at Richards on Greenwich Avenue, May 1
Tickets for the Opening Party are on sale now at the festival’s official website while tickets for the actual film festival will be available for purchase on May 2.
The Festival features more than 70 events each year including film premieres, advance screenings, panel discussions, networking events, and star-studded parties.
Other highlights of the festival weekend include:
- The Changemaker Award Gala honoring Ashley Judd for her work with the United Nations Population Fund and Community Changemaker Duncan Edwards for his work in education with the Waterside School in Stamford on May 31.
- A performance by Ms. Lauryn Hill at the Opening Night Party on Saturday June 1 at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich.
- The Social Impact Awards with a jury chaired by Actor Ryan Eggold
- Spotlight on: Tony Goldwyn panel sponsored by Connecticut Office of Film, TV, Digital Media held at 5pm on Saturday, June 2nd at Cole Auditorium
- Spotlight on: James Ivory panel sponsored by Douglas Elliman held at 1:00pm on Sunday, June 3 at Cole Auditorium
This year’s Changemaker Award honors artists who have used their public platform and the power of film to further positive social change. This year, actress and author Ashley Judd, will be honored for her work with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Duncan Edwards, the Community Changemaker honoree at the 2018 festival, will be recognized for his work in education with the Waterside School in Stamford. The school, conceived as model for future efforts, is an independent school serving children and families regardless of limitations in income or circumstance. Past honorees include Renée Zellweger, Christy Turlington Burns, Freida Pinto, Trudie Styler, Abigail Breslin, Harry Belafonte and Mia Farrow.
Lauryn Hill will be the performer for the GIFF 2018 Opening Night Party, which takes place June 1, 2018 at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. The party will follow the Festival’s Opening Night Film Premiere.
With a focus this year on female filmmakers and empowerment within the industry, Ms. Lauryn Hill is an exciting and timely choice of performer for the Festival. Best known for her critically acclaimed solo album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” which earned a record-breaking five Grammy Awards.
Proceeds from the Opening Night Party will benefit the Lauryn Hill Charity Fund, which supports education, health, agriculture, technology, and community-based businesses.