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GIFF generates tremendous media coverage with over 4.5 billion media impressions to date. The State of Connecticut, Town of Greenwich, filmmakers, films, sponsors and charity partners receive positive coverage as a result of our PR efforts. Stories have been featured by the following media:

GIFF 2023 Press Highlights

• • • THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER: November 10, 2023: “Events of the Week: ‘The Iron Claw,’ ‘The Marvels’ and More” by Kristen Chuba

      https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/the-iron-claw-the-marvels-red-carpet-events-1235637766/

    • GREENWICH TIME: November 9, 2023: “Greenwich film festival honors John Legend, Mike Jackson, Ty Stiklorius with Changemaker Award” by Jessica Simms

      https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/greenwich-giff-legend-jackson-stiklorius-18433624.php

    • GREENWICH MAGAZINE: August 28, 2023

      https://mofflylifestylemedia.com/get-lifted-film-co/

    • INDIE WIRE: May 6, 2023

      https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/brendan-fraser-post-oscar-roles-1234859449/

    • VARIETY: June 2, 2023

      https://variety.com/2023/film/news/film-news-in-brief-may-30-2023-1235628149/

    • PEOPLE: May 5, 2023

      https://people.com/movies/brendan-fraser-says-hes-really-being-picky-with-future-roles-after-his-oscar-win/

    • VARIETY: April 10, 2023

      https://variety.com/2023/film/news/film-news-in-brief-april-10-1235578212/

GIFF 2022 Press Highlights

• • • GREENWICH TIME: June 15, 2022: “Lin Manuel Miranda awarded Greenwich International Film Festival’s Highest Honor at private cocktail reception” by Ken Borsuk https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Lin-Manuel-Miranda-awarded-Greenwich-17243678.php

    • DEADLINE: June 12, 2022: “Lin-Manuel Miranda Promises “A Doozy Of An Opening Number” By Tony Awards Host And ‘Hamilton’ Alum Ariana DeBose” by Dade Hayes https://deadline.com/2022/06/lin-manuel-miranda-a-doozy-of-an-opening-number-tony-awards-host-ariana-debose-1235043457/

    • FOX 61 (Hartford, CT): May 31, 2022: Matt Scott’s on-camera coverage of the Gala https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/n8b4per66rxzz1ogkl8zt/h?dl=0&rlkey=zzlbzt0sr01hq8c1zcl0cl3zy

    • VARIETY: May 27, 2022: “Exposure: May 2022 Party Pics” by Marc Malkin https://variety.com/lists/hollywood-party-pics-celebrities/

    • THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER: May 27, 2022: “Events of the Week: ‘Star Wars’ Celebration, ‘The Gilded Age’ and More” by Kirsten Chuba https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/star-wars-celebration-red-carpet-events-1235153300/

    • PEOPLE: May 26, 2022: “Michael B. Jordan Heads to the Set of Creed III in L.A., Plus Jon Hamm, Mandy Moore and More” by staff https://people.com/celebrity/star-tracks-thursday-may-26-2022/?slide=092b6835-d86c-4f70-a742-a08c21ff0ccb#092b6835-d86c-4f70-a742-a08c21ff0ccb 

    • TODAY SHOW (415.3K Followers): May 26, 2022: Shared a clip of Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager discussing the Gala to their Twitter https://twitter.com/HodaAndJenna/status/1529829363583275010

    • GREENWICH TIME: May 26, 2022: “Greenwich International Film Festival honors Lin-Manuel Miranda, but Jimmy Fallon accepts award on his behalf” by Ken Borsuk https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Greenwich-International-Film-Festival-honors-17200280.php

    • STAR 99.9 “THE ANNA AND RAVEN SHOW”: May 26, 2022: Recording of Anna Zapotosky’s coverage of the gala https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/zzkwg654pqk86z401cvko/h?dl=0&rlkey=hf2ycqnjwc5dgewmvtpy25cn1

    • VARIETY: May 25, 2022: “Must Attend Calendar of Events: ‘Stranger Things’ Cast, Nick Jonas and Lin-Manuel Miranda” by Marc Malkin https://variety.com/2022/film/news/must-attend-calendar-events-1234843921/

    • GREENWICH TIME: May 25, 2022: “Lin-Manuel Miranda cancels on Greenwich gala, but show goes on with Jimmy Fallon, musical celebration” by Ken Borsu https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Lin-Manuel-Miranda-cancels-on-Greenwich-gala-but-17198335.php

    • HISPANICALLY YOURS: February 4, 2022: “Lin-Manuel Miranda to Receive Changemaker Award from Greenwich International Film Festival” by Staff http://www.hispanicallyyours.com/tag/greenwich-international-film-festival/ 

    • VARIETY: February 3, 2022: exclusively announced Lin-Manuel Miranda to Receive GIFF 2022 Changemaker Award. It is currently featured on the main and film homepages. https://variety.com/2022/film/news/lin-manuel-miranda-changemaker-award-1235171737/ 

    • GREENWICH TIME: February 3, 2022: “Lin-Manuel Miranda headlines Greenwich International Film Festival gala; ‘Hamilton’ star honored for his philanthropy” by Ken Borsu https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Lin-Manuel-Miranda-headlines-Greenwich-16830374.php

GIFF 2021 Press Highlights

• • • BLACK FILM AND TV – FEBRUARY 20, 2021: “Exclusive: Director Loira Limbal On Her Greenwich International Film Festival Win For 2021 Best Social Impact Film Award For ‘Through The Night’” by Wilson Morales https://www.blackfilmandtv.com/news/exclusive-director-loira-limbal-on-her-greenwich-international-film-festival-win-for-2021-best-social-impact-film-award-for-through-the-night
    • WAG MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 19, 2021: “GIFF spotlights local issues” by Georgette Gouveia https://www.wagmag.com/giff-spotlights-social-issues/
    • STAMFORD NORTH HAMLET HUB – February 17, 2021: “Greenwich International Film Festival Social Impact Film Showcase Kicks Off Tomorrow!” https://news.hamlethub.com/stamfordnorth/events/3027-greenwich-international-film-festival-social-impact-film-showcase-kicks-off-tomorrow
    • THE RIVER 105.9 (I HEART MEDIA) – FEBRUARY 18, 2021: Interview with Ginger Stickel and promotion of the Social Impact Film Showcase https://theriver1059.iheart.com/featured/renee/content/2021-02-18-the-greenwich-international-film-festival-is-on-now-through-sunday/?fbclid=IwAR3rawPRI_oIzNXSwVNVsrOZulBK9kUyrlM1UHfm0o2RTZtNO_U486CZnkU
    • FAIRFIELD COUNTY LOOK – FEBRUARY 8, 2021: “Greenwich International Film Festival Community Impact Award Ceremony” https://fairfieldcountylook.com/greenwich-international-film-festival-community-impact-award-ceremony/
    • STAMFORD ADVOCATE – FEBRUARY 9, 2021: “Editorial: Thumbs up to Giving Fund’s record donations; down to drivers who don’t clear snow from cars” by the Hearst Connecticut Media Editorial Board, includes mention of Social Impact Film Showcase https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/opinion/article/Editorial-Thumbs-up-to-Giving-Fund-s-record-15935876.php
    • ARTS TRIBUNE – FEBRUARY 8, 2021: “Greenwich International Film Festival Awards $10,000 Grant to Special Education Legal Fund” by Suzanne Rothberg https://artstribune.com/2021/02/08/greenwich-international-film-festival-awards-10000-grant-to-special-education-legal-fund/
    • CT POST.COM – FEBRUARY 3, 2021: “Greenwich International Film Festival goes virtual with February showcase” by Ken Borsuk https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Greenwich-International-Film-Festival-goes-15921928.php
    • GREENWICH FREE PRESS – FEBRUARY 6, 2021: “Greenwich International Film Festival Announces Line Up for Social Impact Film Showcase” https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/greenwich-international-film-festival-announces-line-up-for-social-impact-film-showcase-153870/
    • GREENWICH HAMLET HUB – FEBRUARY 2, 2021: “Greenwich International Film Festival Announces 2021 Lineup With Social Impact Film Showcase” by https://news.hamlethub.com/greenwich/events/40631-greenwich-international-film-festival-announces-2021-lineup-with-social-impact-film-showcase
    • GREENWICHMAG.COM – FEBRUARY 2, 2021: Calendar Listing “Greenwich International Film Festival’s Community Impact Award Ceremony” https://greenwichmag.com/events/greenwich-international-film-festivals-community-impact-award-ceremony/
    • CT POST.COM – JANUARY 31, 2021: ” ‘A better community and a better world’: Greenwich International Film Festival awards $100k in grants” by Justin Papp https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/A-better-community-and-a-better-world-15910977.php
    • GREENWICH TIME – JANUARY 31, 2021: ” ‘A better community and a better world’: Greenwich International Film Festival awards $100k in grants” by Justin Papp https://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/A-better-community-and-a-better-world-15910977.php
    • STAMFORD ADVOCATE – JANUARY 31, 2021: ” ‘A better community and a better world’: Greenwich International Film Festival awards $100k in grants” by Justin Papp https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/A-better-community-and-a-better-world-15910977.php
    • ARTS TRIBUNE – JANUARY 28, 2021: “Greenwich International Film Festival Announces Winners For Their Community Impact Ceremony” by Suzanne Rothberg https://artstribune.com/2021/01/28/greenwich-international-film-festival-announces-winners-for-their-community-impact-ceremony/
    • GREENWICH FREE PRESS – JANUARY 26, 2021: “Greenwich International Film Festival Announces 6 Community Impact Awards” by Greenwich Free Press https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/greenwich-international-film-festival-announces-6-community-impact-awards-153503/
    • NEWSBREAK.COM – JANUARY 26, 2021: “Greenwich International Film Festival Announces 6 Community Impact Awards” by Greenwich Free Press https://www.newsbreak.com/connecticut/greenwich/entertainment/2151840473586/greenwich-international-film-festival-announces-6-community-impact-awards

GIFF 2020 Press Highlights

• • • FILMFESTIVALS.COM: April 29, 2020: “Special Events During the First-Ever Virtual GIFF” by Bruno Chatelin. https://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/editor/special_events_during_the_first_ever_virtual_giff
    • VOGUE BRITAIN: April 10, 2020: “Is The Future Of The Film Festival A Digital Experience?” by Radhika Seth. https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/future-of-the-film-festival-digital
    • HAMLET HUB: April 7, 2020: “Greenwich International Film Festival 2020 is Virtual!” by Staff. https://news.hamlethub.com/stamfordnorth/neighbors/2632-new-canaan-library-is-a-proud-partner-of-greenwich-international-film-festival-2020
    • MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE: March 30, 2020: “Online Film Festivals Unite Moviemakers and Movie Lovers Separated by Covid-19” by Tim Molloy. https://www.moviemaker.com/online-film-festivals-unite-moviemakers-and-movie-lovers-separated-by-covid-19/
    • BEDFORD + BOWERY: March 26, 2020: “Cinemas and Film Fests Are Streaming New Releases, Like Timely Thriller ‘Bacurau’” by Daniel Maurer. https://bedfordandbowery.com/2020/03/cinemas-and-film-fests-are-streaming-new-releases-like-timely-thriller-bacurau/
    • THE NEW YORK TIMES: March 25, 2020: “Select Film Festivals and Indie Movies Figure Out Online Access” by Ben Kenigsberg. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/movies/film-festivals-virus.html
    • CT POST: March 24, 2020: “Coronavirus forces Greenwich International Film Festival to change plans” by Ken Borsuk. https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Coronavirus-forces-Greenwich-International-Film-15154447.php
    • DEADLINE: March 24, 2020: “Coronavirus: List Of Canceled Or Postponed Hollywood & Media Events” by Patrick Hipes, Erik Pedersen. https://deadline.com/2020/03/coronavirus-canceled-postponed-hollywood-sports-entertainment-1202870762/
    • ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: March 24, 2020: “TCM Classic Film Festival and more fests go virtual amid coronavirus outbreak” by Maureen Lee Lenker. https://ew.com/movies/film-festivals/film-festivals-go-virtual-coronavirus-tcm-classic/
    • MIDDLETOWN PRESS: March 24, 2020: “Coronavirus forces Greenwich International Film Festival to change plans” by Ken Borsuk. https://www.middletownpress.com/news/coronavirus/article/Coronavirus-forces-Greenwich-International-Film-15154447.php
    • STAMFORD ADVOCATE: March 24, 2020: “Coronavirus forces Greenwich International Film Festival to change plans” by Ken Borsuk. https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/coronavirus/article/Coronavirus-forces-Greenwich-International-Film-15154447.php
    • THE HOUR: March 24, 2020: “Coronavirus forces Greenwich International Film Festival to change plans” by Ken Borsuk.
    • https://www.thehour.com/news/coronavirus/article/Coronavirus-forces-Greenwich-International-Film-15154447.php
    • TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY: March 24, 2020: “Film News Roundup: Searchlight Buys Gymnast Drama ‘Perfect’ With Olivia Wilde Directing” by Dave McNary. https://tribunecontentagency.com/article/film-news-roundup-searchlight-buys-gymnast-drama-perfect-with-olivia-wilde-directing/
    • UNSEEN FILMS: March 24, 2020: “FIRST-EVER GREENWICH INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL FILM FESTIVAL Runs May 1 – 3, 2020” by Steve Kopian. http://www.unseenfilms.net/2020/03/first-ever-greenwich-international.html
    • VARIETY: March 24, 2020: “Film News Roundup: Searchlight Buys Gymnast Drama ‘Perfect’ With Olivia Wilde Directing” by Dave McNary. https://variety.com/2020/film/news/searchlight-buys-gymnast-drama-perfect-olivia-wilde-directing-1203544105/
    • GREENWICH TIME: March 24, 2020: “Coronavirus forces Greenwich International Film Festival to change plans” by Ken Borsuk. https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/coronavirus/article/Coronavirus-forces-Greenwich-International-Film-15154447.php
    • NEW HAVEN REGISTER: March 24, 2020: “Coronavirus forces Greenwich International Film Festival to change plans” by Ken Borsuk. https://www.nhregister.com/news/coronavirus/article/Coronavirus-forces-Greenwich-International-Film-15154447.php 
    • FILMFESTIVALS.COM: March 21, 2020: “COVID 19 positive update: first-ever Virtual Greenwich International Film Festival, May 1st to 3rd” by Bruno Chatelin. https://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/editor/covid_19_positive_update_first_ever_virtual_greenwich_international_film_festival_may_1st_to_3rd
    • PATCH: March 23, 2020: “Greenwich Film Festival To Hold Inaugural Virtual Festival” by RJ Scofield. https://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-film-festival-hold-inaugural-virtual-festival

GIFF 2019 Press Highlights

• • • Greenwich Magazine – HIGH FIVE!  (2/19)
    • Associated Press – Eva Longoria Bastón and Bobby Walker Jr. to be honored at Greenwich International Film Festival (4/15)
    • Hartford Courant – Greenwich International Film Festival (5/25)
    • Greenwich Sentinel – ICC and GIFF Partner to Bring Indian Movies, Directors 5/28
    • Ridgefield Press – Fairfield filmmaker screens at GIFF (5/30)
    • Patch.com – Gov. Lamont Issues Declaration For Greenwich Film Fest (5/31)
    • People – Kathie Lee Gifford on Heating Up the Screen with Craig Ferguson: ‘He’s My Cinematic Soulmate’ 5/31
    • Indie Wire – The Diversity Movement You’re Not Hearing About: Actors With Disabilities (6/3)
    • Greenwich Time – Greenwich Film Festival honors movies that make an impact (6/3)
    • Sports Illustrated – The Week in Wrestling: Becky Lynch Not Satisfied With Just One Main Event (6/5)

GIFF 2018 Press Highlights

• • • People Magazine – Ashley Judd to Be Honored by Greenwich International Film Festival for Humanitarian Work (4/3/18)
    • Billboard – Lauryn Hill to Perform at 2018 Greenwich International Film Festival (4/3/18)
    • Patch.com – Iconic Act Chosen For Greenwich International Film Festival Party (4/3/18)

GIFF 2017 Press Highlights

• • • Greenwich Sentinel – GIFF Makes An Impact, Especially With Women (6/9/17)
    • People Magazine – Siblings Sibling Revelry! Renée Zellweger Brings Her Brother as Her Date to Greenwich International Film Festival Opening (6/2/17)
    • Greenwich Time – Greenwich Film Fest Panel: film critics still a force (6/2/17)
    • Greenwich Time – Opening Night for the Greenwich International Film Festival (6/1/17)
    • Greenwich Sentinel – ‘The Light of The Moon,’ a Powerful Centerpiece for GIFF (5/27/17)
    • Greenwich Sentinel – GIFF Changemaker Niblock Won’t Let ALS Keep Him Down (5/26/17)
    • Greenwich Magazine – Star Power: Three Big Personalities Who Take Philanthropy to Heart (5/26/17)
    • Greenwich Daily Voice – It’s ‘A Wonderful Life’ In Greenwich: New Film Explores Old Area Estate (5/24/17)
    • Greenwich Daily Voice – Greenwich Film Festival Turns Its Lens on Connecticut (5/16/17)
    • Greenwich Time – Greenwich Film Festival to feature Capt. Underpants, “Big Sonia” (5/5/17)
    • IMDb – Greenwich Film Festival to Honor Renée Zellweger and Christy Turlington Burns (4/18/17)
    • Greenwich Time – Flo Rida to headline Greenwich International Film Festival Opening Party (3/6/17)
    • WAG Magazine – Mark Teixeira’s Field of Cinematic Dreams (1/27/17)

GIFF 2017 Press Releases

• • • Greenwich International Film Festival Announces Sophia Bush To Present Social Impact Award at Opening Night Party (4/25/17)
    • The Greenwich International Film Festival To Honor Renée Zellweger and Christy Turlington Burns As 2017 Changemakers (4/13/17)

GIFF 2016 Press Highlights

• • • The Hollywood Reporter – “Greenwich International Film Festival Unveils Lineup” by THR Staff (5/13/16)
    • People – “Freida Pinto on Campaigning for Girls’ Education and Rights: ‘Change is Very Simple in My Mind’” by Nicole Sands (6/11/16)
    • IMDb – “Why R-Rated Comedies Have More Fun and More Highlights From Greenwich’s Comedy of Business Panel” by Sarah Colvin (6/13/16)
    • The Huffington Post – “Greenwich Film Fest Honors Celeb Changemakers” by Thelma Adams (6/14/16)
    • Daily Mail .com – “Busty Abigail Breslin almost spills out of her extreme plunging gown as she joins elegant Freida Pinto at Greenwich International Film Festival” by Jabeen Waheed (6/11/16)
    • Deadline – “Trudie Styler & Abigail Breslin Named Greenwich Changemaker Honorees; SFIFF Golden Gate Winners – Festival Briefs” by Ross A. Lincoln (5/5/17)
    • TIME Money – “Best Places to Live 2016: Greenwich, CT” (9/18/16)
    • Chicago Tribune – “Newtown School Massacre Documentary gets 1st Public Connecticut Screening” (6/8/16)
    • WHOSAY- “How Three Women Built a World Class Film Festival in Only Three Years” by Casey Glynn (6/20/16)
    • Movie Maker Magazine- “Grass Grows Greener in Greenwich: Newcomer Greenwich International Film Festival is shooting up fast” by Katherine M. Sullivan (9/13/16)
    • Greenwich Time – “Tickets on sale for Greenwich International Film Festival” By Ken Borsuk (5/12/16)
    • Hartford Courant – “Greenwich International Film Festival Features Movies With Strong CT Ties” by Susan Dunne (6/2/16)
    • The Moveable Fest – “Films, Philanthropy and Financing Converge at the Greenwich Film Festival” by Stephen Saito (5/31/16)

GIFF 2016 Press Releases

• • • The Greenwich International Film Festival Announces the 2nd Annual 2016 Changemaker Honorees (5/5/16)
    • The Greenwich International Film Festival Announces Centerpiece Films (4/28/16)

GIFF 2015 Press Highlights

• • The Hollywood Reporter – “Early Screening of ‘Entourage’ Movie to Kick Off Inaugural Greenwich Film Festival” by Scott Feinberg (5/6/15)
  • The Wall Street Journal – “Greenwich International Film Festival Hosts ‘Entourage’” by Marshall Heyman (5/27/15)
  • NY Post Page Six – “Regis and Kathie Lee set to host together again” by Ian Mohr (5/22/15)
  • U.S. News and World Report – “Greenwich International Film Festival Honors Harry Belafonte with social activism award” (6/7/15)
  • Greenwich Time – “Harry Belafonte honored at Greenwich film festival” by Ken Borsuk (6/7/15)
  • Westchester Magazine – “29 Films, Hundreds Of Volunteers, Thousands In Prize Money: This Is The First Greenwich International Film Festival” (5/27/15)

Magazine Features

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