2024 Changemaker Gala Highlights

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 were treated to cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a Meet&Greet with Jerry & Jessica Seinfeld.

The Awards Dinner took place later that evening at L’Escale. Actor, Comedian, Director, & Writer Amy Schumer brought down the house with a special tribute to the Seinfelds. Comedian Jim Gaffigan joined her onstage to present the Changemaker Awards and a special gift from Bridgewater Chocolates to Jerry & Jessica, after which, Jim hosted a conversation with the dynamic duo. Jessica spoke about her work with the GOOD+ Foundation, her documentary DAUGHTERS and how the film has inspired her to support programs like the Children’s Museum of Manhattan Family Connections Program. Jerry spoke about his career achievements. The event also included a musical performance by MOJO and a video and speech about the charity partner for the evening: the Children’s Museum of Manhattan Family Connections Program, which reunites parents incarcerated on Rikers Island and their children for an afternoon of play and learning at the museum to strengthen parent-child bonds, reduce the trauma of separation on the child, and reduce recidivism.

DJ April Larken hosted an after-party in the lounge with dancing and drinks from Via Carota Craft Cocktails. Guests received Nichols MD GIFF Bags featuring a fabulous array of items including Bath salts from Abilis, candles from Apotheke Co., Bridgewater Chocolates, a day pass to the Bruce Museum, Clarks Botanicals skincare products, hair care items from Davis Feliz Salon, Harney & Sons Fine Teas, Ivy’s Gourmet Granola, compacts from Marilyn Roos Photography, Greenwich Magazines, Via Carota Craft Cocktail gift sets, Seed to Surf Tins, and gift cards from CorePlay, Soul Cycle, Hot Phitt, Kaia Yoga, Posh Nails, , Richards, Wildacre Rotisserie, and Winfield Street Coffee. Guests also supported GIFF by purchasing raffle tickets featuring an amazing array of prizes from Breakers Palm Beach, Woodstock Inn, Mayflower Inn, J McLaughlin, Saks Fifth Avenue, Delamar Spa, Empy’s Day Spa, Yoga by Danit, Hinoki, The Lash Spot and Happy Monkey.

Thank you to all who came out to help us pay tribute to the Seinfelds and to commemorate 10 years as an all-female-founded non-profit organization that harnesses the power of film to serve the greater good. Special thanks to the GIFF Team, Board, and Patrons, as well as our Gala Co-Chairs Kate Clark, Kim Habul, and Victoria Triplett. We are grateful for our sponsors Lugano Diamonds, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Moffly Media, Compass, Nichols MD, MonogramMary, and Maison d’Alexandre, as well as to our photography partners Asher Almonacy and Chi Chi Ubina.