In the midst of a pandemic it’s hard to find a silver lining. Yet if you look hard enough, I mean really hard, you may just find one. As a result of our social distancing there are fewer pollutants in the environment. The evidence of the positive impact to the environment is clear. From the...Read More
In these uncertain times, we yearn to feel useful. We search for purpose. Intellectually, we know that we are staying home and watching Netflix to protect our health care workers who can’t stay home themselves. We are committed to settling in and breaking out our grandparents’ sourdough bread recipe to help flatten that curve (if...Read More
At a time when facts and truth have become increasingly optional, denial of history flourishes. Knowledge is Power, the theme of the 2020 Greenwich International Film Festival, is timely. It also fits particularly well with the mission of the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University, home to a landmark doctoral program...Read More
Ready for a Getaway to the Catskills? Pack your bags and pile the family into the car because you’re heading to the Catskills!! While on vacation you’ll bask in the summer sun, engage in outdoor activities, be surrounded by friendly families and even have a hot summer romance. Given the current state of affairs that...Read More
GIFF heard it through the grapevine with award winning actor Joe Pantoliano. Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) had an advance screening of From the Vine earlier this week at the Bedford Playhouse. The newly renovated theater, equipped with a “Tasting Room” was the perfect venue to take in the heart warming production followed by a...Read More
Greenwich International Film Festival was honored to present an advance screening of ORDINARY LOVE, from Bleecker Street, on February 26th. The film portrays the story of Joan (Lesley Manville) and Tom (Liam Neeson) who have been married for years. The strength of their relationship is tested when Joan is diagnosed with breast cancer. The evening...Read More
What makes a great film? Everyone has their own answer to this question. For years Hollywood has tried to figure out whether a film would be successful based on the audience response to it. Whether it’s test screenings to determine if film’s ending works or not (that Directors are inevitably going to want to ignore),...Read More
“The Oscars is my Superbowl.” – Shari Angel, GIFF Programmer The Academy Awards is one of the biggest nights in Hollywood, and it’s taking place this Sunday, February 9th at 8pm at the famed Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Actors, Directors, Producers, Editors, Composers, Costume Designers, and thousands of industry insiders come together to...Read More
The Greenwich International Film Festival team went to Park City, Utah to attend the 2020 Sundance Film Festival which ran from January 23rd to February 2nd. Sundance features storytelling across all film categories – and this year there were lots of highlights. We spoke with Shari Angel, GIFF Programmer, to discuss her experience and takeaways...Read More
