SPONSOR RECEPTION | NOVEMBER 2 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Our sponsors at the $100 level or higher and featured filmmakers are invited to a special reception at the Morrison House – which always ends with singing in the piano bar. We thank Chef Marron and William Smith at The Grille at Morrison House for their generosity in hosting this event. If you want to join in the fun, please send your check made payable to the City of Alexandria to: Alexandria Film Festival, Attention: Alisa Carrel, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
OPENING NIGHT KICKOFF PARTY | NOVEMBER 3 | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us at Aguaviva Restaurant (808 King St.), across the street from the Old Town Theater, as we kick-off the festival with Emiko Omori, director of the opening night film. Live tattoo exhibit, tasty appetizers, cash bar. Must have a Film Festival Pass or ticket to “Ed Hardy Tattoo the World” to attend.
OPENING NIGHT AFTER PARTY | NOVEMBER 3 | 10:45 pm
Not ready to go home yet? The After Party is just one block away at Red Rocks Pizza Napoletana, (904 King St.). Join us around 10:45pm. Pizza that rocks, cash bar. Open to all.
HAPPY HOUR AT VÉLOCITY BICYCLE COOPERATIVE | NOVEMBER 4 | 4:30 pm
Meet filmmaker Justin Jarrett (For Aaron: The Documentary) and cast member Geoff Piraino at a happy hour hosted by VéloCity Bicycle Cooperative at 204 South Union Street. $5 at the door. A ride to the 7pm film screening at the Masonic Memorial will follow.
AWARDS CEREMONY | NOVEMBER 6 | 7:15 pm
The culmination of the Alexandria Film Festival is the Awards Ceremony where we honor the outstanding filmmakers with the Best of Fest, Jury Prize and the Audience Award. The winners will receive a cash prize and a beautiful award designed by artist Patti North. George Washington Masonic Memorial Auditorium. Open to all.
CLOSING RECEPTION | NOVEMBER 6 | 7:30 pm
Join us in toasting the filmmakers, thanking our supporters and closing our Film Festival at a reception in the Masonic Memorial’s Grand Masonic Hall, immediately following the awards ceremony. Open to all.
