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: Lauren Malenchini Cookouts, fireworks, and pool days aren’t the only thing to look forward to this month. You won’t want to miss these five films that will be hitting the box office throughout the month. Viewers can expect to see modern adaptations of classic tales, a new film inspired by a Disneyland ride, a...Read More
THE DRIVE-IN IS BACK Few things scream “simpler times” like the drive-in movie theater. Mention the iconic pastime and you conjure up nostalgic images of baby boomers in poodle skirts and John Travolta stranded and mooning over Sandy. Fun Fact: While the drive-in is most often associated with the 1950s, it...Read More
During a time of communal stress and anxiety, Greenwich International Film Festival was overjoyed to present The Bellmen as part of its 2020 platform. This comedic feature thrills the audience with an insider view of the hotel service industry. The uproarious movie is beautifully set at an Arizona resort and the cast includes talented actors...Read More
As we kick off the first-ever Virtual Greenwich International Film Festival, we are grateful for the support of our sponsors such as Betteridge, Volvo, JP Morgan, Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Connecticut Office of Film, Television & Digital Media, Icon, Cais, Brightline and many others. Our VIP passholders will be able to celebrate with a variety of...Read More
