Film has always been an outlet fostering different creative energies that brings us together and reminds us of our connection to others. From the lough out loud moments in comedy, to the goosebumps and anticipation of horror, film unites us. The moment we’ve all been waiting for is fast approaching and with the annual film...Read More
Believe it or not, the 4th annual Greenwich International Film Festival is less than a month away! It’s time to turn to our trusted hair stylists, makeup artists, designers and jewelers to be primped and pampered for our festival events. Whatever hairstyle you are going for this year, head on over to Maison D’Alexandre, the...Read More
We’re excited to announce that the 2018 Festival Box Office is officially open! This year the GIFF Box Office, located across from McArdle’s at 55 Arch Street, will be open daily Monday – Saturday from 11AM- 6PM. Stop by to get film recommendations, learn more about the panels and events of the festival, and purchase...Read More
The programming team worked very hard to carefully review and select the films included in this year’s lineup. GIFF Programmer, Sam Kleiner said, “I am thrilled with this year’s lineup and can’t wait to share these films with our community. I am especially proud that Colleen and I accomplished our goal to have the work...Read More
Global Citizens Initiative empowers young global citizens from all sectors of society to be lifelong leaders of positive change. We talked with Elizabeth Losch, COO of GCI to learn more. Tell us about the GCI Fellowship. The GCI Fellowship begins with the Global Citizens Youth Summit, a nine-day residential program held at the Harvard campus...Read More
Festival passes provide guests with a VIP experience and inside access to over 70 GIFF events and screenings, May 31st to June 3rd, 2018. Buy Passes Today! Celebrate The Best in Film GIFF’s films entertain, educate and inspire audiences, and are followed by thought-provoking discussions with the cast and crew. Tickets to these screenings...Read More
Alexandre Chouery, Founder of Maison D’Alexandre in Greenwich, attributes his unique perspective and appreciation for beauty to his French-Lebanese heritage: a marriage of two cultures renowned for elegance and refinement yet whose aesthetic sensibilities differ. This synthesis of east and west, coupled with his insistence on perfection, has shaped Alexandre’s twenty year career in the fashion...Read More
The Greenwich International Film Festival Call for Entry is now open through January 15th, 2018. We sat down with Sam Kleiner, GIFF programmer, to discuss the submissions process and what it takes to be selected into the final slate of 2018 films. What kind of films are you specifically looking for in this year’s Call...Read More
Guest blog by Greenwich-resident and Armenian Genocide survivor-descendant, Alyssa Keleshian The first ever, big budget, wide-release feature movie depicting the Armenian Genocide— complete with A-list, Hollywood celebrities and a renowned, Academy Award-winning director— is in theaters nationwide now. As the granddaughter of an Armenian Genocide survivor, I am proud to share this incredible story with you,...Read More
By Kayla O’Brien Sam Kleiner joined the Greenwich International Film Festival team back in November and has already been a huge programming asset for the 2017 Festival. He made his first short film in the seventh grade and has been passionate about filmmaking ever since. Sam attended a number of intensive programs at international film...Read More
