6 PM Cocktail Reception at Betteridge
8 PM Awards Dinner at L’escale Resturant & Bar
Sponsored by ALS Finding a Cure and CuisinArt Resorts & Residences
Join us in honoring the 2017 Changemakers Renée Zellweger, Christy Turlington Burns, and Community Changemaker Andrew Niblock. Jenna Bush Hager will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Proceeds will support the fight against ALS, the SIMS Foundation, and Every Mother Counts.
5:45 PM Opening Night Film – BENDING THE ARC at Bow Tie Cinemas
8:30 PM Opening Night Party at Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich
Film Sponsored by WMC Health Network, Party Sponsored by Betteridge and Alfa Romeo
Join us for an inspiring documentary film screening of BENDING THE ARC, followed by a Q&A with cast and crew of the film as well as medical professionals about the Global Health Crisis. Following the film, join us for a star-studded party with cocktails, hor d’oeuvres, awards, and a concert by Flo Rida and film awards presented by Sophia Bush.
6:30 PM – Cole Auditorium at Greenwich Library
In Partnership with the Greenwich Concors d’Elegance
Meet the real outlaws who were depicted in the 1981 film, The Cannonball Run … and those who followed in their footsteps later on! Featuring Pamela Yates, Nill Broderick, Judy Stropus, William Jeanes, Jack Cowell, Bill Warner and Alex Roy. Hosted by Mike Spinelli, co-host of The Drive on NBC Sports.
8:00 PM – J House
Join us for a casual, late night party with filmmakers to celebrate the incredible films and panels in the 2017 lineup. Entry to this party is reserved for VIP and Industry Passholders only. For more information, please email info@greenwichfilm.org.
1 PM – Greenwich Polo
Join GIFF and our friends from Fairfield County LOOK at a VIP Tent for the ultimate Polo experience! To celebrate the last day of GIFF, $50 of each $200 ticket will be donated to GIFF.
Want to attend GIFF 2017 like a VIP? Purchase a VIP Pass today to gain premiere access to the entire festival.
Reserve your tickets now for a variety of educating, engaging, and insightful panels during the 2017 Festival.
Check out the lineup of 50 documentary and narrative films, featuring short and feature length films from over 15 countries.
