By Soraya Ross-Wiley In 2016, Elizabeth Koldyke Boolbol assisted in founding PEHT when she, along with others, acknowledged human trafficking as a local issue. PEHT works to help rebuild the lives of survivors and help them navigate their recovery. This fall, PEHT partnered with Chikahisa Studio to produce the “Love Bracelet” which is spreading awareness...Read More
Greenwich International Film Festival celebrated its 10 Year Anniversary at the Changemaker Gala on November 13th by honoring Golden Globe and Emmy-winning comedian Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Seinfeld, executive producer of DAUGHTERS, founder of the Good+ Foundation, and bestselling author. The star-studded event featured a VIP Cocktail Reception at Lugano Diamonds, during which GIFF patrons...Read More
By: Charlie Tortorella There is no easy way to remember the lives lost on September 11th, 2001. But members of the Greenwich community, some years ago, set out to create a fitting memorial to honor the victims. Through challenges with determination they succeeded and even surpassed their goal, leaving the town of Greenwich with a...Read More
By: Charlie Tortorella In its founding in 1951, Abilis, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization headquartered in Greenwich, CT, was created to give equal educational opportunity to an often overlooked community: those with developmental disabilities. Over the past seven decades, Abilis has solidified its mark by creating wonderful opportunities for those affected by disabilities through education, housing,...Read More
By: Charlie Tortorella There is no doubt that Christopher Nolan has made his name legendary through the sheer scale of his films. For instance, take a look at his films INCEPTION, INTERSTELLAR, THE DARK KNIGHT, TENET, and THE PRESTIGE. Each are impeccable examples of his style, all fantastical in their nature. Time after time, Nolan’s...Read More
By Thomas Esposito March 12th marks the 95th Academy Awards Ceremony. This might not be a centennial anniversary just yet, but the Oscars have been around for a while. The award categories that we know today are for the most coveted achievements in the film industry. In preparation for the upcoming show, here’s a look...Read More
By Thomas Esposito Black History Month marks a time to learn about and celebrate the history and contributions the Black Community has made to society. Below are just a few films that display the Black community’s contributions to film across multiple genres and settings. These films not only tell a variety of stories based on...Read More
By: Erin Pollack Are you someone who loves all things fall, but not a huge fan of horror movies? Have no fear, this list of movies are sure to make you laugh and smile while putting you in the Halloween spirit! It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) The Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween while Linus...Read More
By: Erin Pollack The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards are just around the corner! Set for September 12th, they will be hosted by none other than the hilarious Kenan Thompson! Thompson has been a cast member of Saturday Night Live since 2003; with 19 seasons under his belt, he is the longest running SNL cast member....Read More
By Olivia Christensen Here at GIFF, one of our core values has always been philanthropy. We wholeheartedly believe in giving back to the Connecticut community, so when organizations faced severe economic impact after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, philanthropy became more important than ever. GIFF’s overall mission to bridge the worlds of art and philanthropy...Read More
