By: Ella Schaftel Since 1939, the Avon Theatre has stood as a cherished cultural cornerstone in Stamford, Connecticut, offering far beyond your typical movie theater experience. It’s been the preferred theater partner for Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF), since our inception a decade ago. With its upcoming renovation, Avon reCreated, which is set to redefine...Read More
By: Claudia Citrin and Alicia Pipher Family Centers has been serving the lower Fairfield County Community since 1891. It is a trusted provider of health, education and human service programs in our area. In 2021, Greenwich International Film Festival was proud to present a $10,000 Community Impact Award to this deserving organization. Recently, we had...Read More
By: Teuta Emini & Alicia Pipher In 2013, two moms in Connecticut decided to combine their love of community, children, food and charity to better the lives of others by starting Filling in the Blanks, a non profit organization that now has over 200 sites throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties which have delivered over three...Read More
The Greenwich International Film Festival Changemaker Gala would not be complete without VIP GIFF Bags for our guests. This year’s bag was all the rage on Tik Tok because of its size, multiple handles and compartments, making it ideal for storing personal items and toting around. It was designed by Studio 162 and screen-printed at...Read More
By: Charlie Tortorella There is no easy way to remember the lives lost on September 11th, 2001. But members of the Greenwich community, some years ago, set out to create a fitting memorial to honor the victims. Through challenges with determination they succeeded and even surpassed their goal, leaving the town of Greenwich with a...Read More
By: Charlie Tortorella In its founding in 1951, Abilis, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization headquartered in Greenwich, CT, was created to give equal educational opportunity to an often overlooked community: those with developmental disabilities. Over the past seven decades, Abilis has solidified its mark by creating wonderful opportunities for those affected by disabilities through education, housing,...Read More
By: Charlie Tortorella There is no doubt that Christopher Nolan has made his name legendary through the sheer scale of his films. For instance, take a look at his films INCEPTION, INTERSTELLAR, THE DARK KNIGHT, TENET, and THE PRESTIGE. Each are impeccable examples of his style, all fantastical in their nature. Time after time, Nolan’s...Read More
By Thomas Esposito March 12th marks the 95th Academy Awards Ceremony. This might not be a centennial anniversary just yet, but the Oscars have been around for a while. The award categories that we know today are for the most coveted achievements in the film industry. In preparation for the upcoming show, here’s a look...Read More
By Thomas Esposito Black History Month marks a time to learn about and celebrate the history and contributions the Black Community has made to society. Below are just a few films that display the Black community’s contributions to film across multiple genres and settings. These films not only tell a variety of stories based on...Read More
By: Erin Pollack Are you someone who loves all things fall, but not a huge fan of horror movies? Have no fear, this list of movies are sure to make you laugh and smile while putting you in the Halloween spirit! It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) The Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween while Linus...Read More
