On June 10th, the Greenwich International Film Festival was extremely honored to host the Second Annual Changemaker Honoree Gala. This year, we were honored to present Freida Pinto and Trudie Styler with the Changemaker Award, as well as a Rising Changemaker Award to Abigail Breslin.
Thank you to our sponsors for the evening: Betteridge, Coldwell Banker Previews, Getty Images, Richards, Moet & Chandon, On The Marc Events, Sebass Events & Entertainment, Treat House and GIFFT Wine.
Below are some of the highlights from the night. Thank you to everyone who participated in the event and made the gorgeous evening possible.
Photo Credit: Photo by Mark Sagliocco/ Getty Images for GIFF
The gorgeous Changemaker Honoree Gala window at Richards. Thank you to the amazing team at Richards for making our Gala so successful!
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Guests mingling before the start of the Changemaker Honoree Gala at Richards.
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Blessing Offor performing for guests at the Changemaker Honoree Gala at Richards, sporting a gorgeous tuxedo jacket courtesy of Richards.
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The Changemaker Honorees, Trudie Styler and Freida Pinto, pose with our Rising Changemaker Abigail Breslin at Richards.
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Freida Pinto talking to a WhoSay reporter about her work with Girl Rising at the Changemaker Honoree Gala.
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Abigail Breslin posing with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence banner at our Changemaker Honoree Gala with GIFF Founder Wendy Stapleton Reyes and COO Ginger McLaughlin Stickel.
Photo Credit: Photo by Mark Sagliocco/ Getty Images for GIFF
Photo Credit: Photo by Noam Galai/ Getty Images for GIFF
The fabulous interior of Richards designed by our incredible Festival Producer Sebass Dostmann and his team at Sebass Events & Entertainment. Special thank you to team at OnTheMarc Events for catering the event.
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Kathie Lee Gifford introducing the Rising Changemaker, Abigail Breslin, for her support of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence at the Changemaker Honoree Gala at Richards.
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Senator Richard Blumenthal making a guest appearance at the Changemaker Honoree Gala at Richards.
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Trudie Styler discussing her continuous work with her foundation the Rainforest Fund.
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Abigail Breslin watching Trudie Styler receive her Changemaker Honoree Award at Richards.
A huge thank you to our sponsor, Moet & Chandon, for designing our gorgeous Changemaker Honoree Awards.
Photo Credit: Photo by Noam Galai / Getty Images for GIFF
Freida Pinto posing with the Moët & Chandon USA Changemaker Award, after recieving it for her work with Girl Rising.
Photo Credit: Photo by Noam Galai / Getty Images for GIFF
A close-up of the Moët & Chandon USA Changemaker Honoree Awards.
The Treat House desserts from the Changemaker Honoree Gala, featuring the GIFF logo, as well as the logos for our charity partners: The Rainforest Fund, NCADV, and Girl Rising. Thank you so much to Treat House for providing these gorgeous desserts for the evening. To learn more or place an order, visit their website at www.treathouse.com.
Thank you so much to our sponsors for the evening:
To see a full list of our 2016 Festival Sponsors, please visit our website at www.greenwichfilm.org.
