The GIFF Blog

A Look at Avon reCreated

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...
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GIFF Talks with Family Centers

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...
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A Conversation with the Founders of Filling in the Blanks

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...
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A Look Inside Our 2023 GIFF Bags

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...
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September 11th Memorial at Cos Cob Park

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...
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Spotlight on ABILIS

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...
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OPPENHEIMER: What You Need to Know 

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...
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Oscar Categories: Then and Now

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...
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Ten Movies to Watch for Black History Month

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...
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