Horror films: the gore, the angst, the torturous anticipation of the next mutilated figure creeping out from the dark! In no other genre is the makeup artist more crucial. The grotesque creatures need to be horrific and realistic. Leya Oakley, special effect makeup artist, has been terrifying us with her craft for years. We were...Read More
We had a great time meeting and mingling with filmmakers who attended GIFF at our VIP filmmaker party on June 3, 2018 held at the J House Greenwich. Thanks for helping us celebrate the incredible films and panels in the 2018 lineup!Read More
SPOTLIGHT ON: TONY GOLDWYN We were so excited to welcome Tony Goldwyn to Greenwich, CT to talk about his career and his involvement with Americares. Guests listened carefully as Tony spoke about the importance of giving back to the community. Tony stated, “If I can focus what I do, then I can have an impact”...Read More
We are so excited about the amazing products that were included in our 2018 gift bags! From gift cards to jewelry, our VIP Passholder gift bags were filled with some truly amazing items. Our Founding Members were lucky to receive stunning ASHA Emilia earrings that were generously donated by Greenwich native Ashley McCormick, as well...Read More
We are so proud to announce our 2018 winners, which we officially announced last night at the Opening Night Party. Each year we award cash prizes to select films chosen by our Jury in hopes of helping fund future projects and help filmmakers create films that share important messages with the world. A huge thank...Read More
Months of planning finally paid off. Last night we had our Opening Night Film and Party! The night started with a screening of THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING, our Opening Night Film. This film explored the contemporary art world and examined the role of art and other artistic passions in today’s money-driven, consumer-based society. The story...Read More
Last night, the Greenwich International Film Festival hosted the Fourth Annual Changemaker Honoree Gala. This year, we were honored to present Ashley Judd with the Changemaker Award, as well Duncan Edwards with the Community Changemaker Award. The night began with a Cocktail Reception at Betteridge. Guests then moved down to L’Escale Restaurant & Bar for...Read More
We are so proud to share with you our 2018 film lineup. All of our films showcase inspiring messages that will leave viewers with a shifted perspective and newfound awareness. Learn more about some of the films below and make sure to visit our film guide to see the full lineup. 1985 Sponsored by...Read More
The Greenwich International Film Festival was thrilled to present BENDING THE ARC as our 2017 Opening Night Film, sponsored by WMC Health Network. This empowering documentary represents everything the Festival believes in and demonstrates how to Make An Impact in small communities to solve a much bigger problem. Directed by Kief Davidson & Pedro Kos, this...Read More
For our third annual festival, we were honored to host four exceptional panel discussions that covered a variety of topics. Thank you to all of our panel participants and attendees. Special thanks to J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. for sponsoring the Women Driving ROI Panel, to First Republic for sponsoring the Live From Connecticut panel....Read More
