Renee Zellweger, Christy Turlington & Greenwich International film Festival!

Fairfield County "It!" had a
​
special time at the

Greenwich International Film Festival 

in Greenwich, Connecticut!

The festival began with the "Changemaker Honoree Gala" that awarded

Renee Zellweger 
(ALS & SIMS Foundation), 
Christy Turlington
(Every Mother Counts) and Andrew Niblock
(Community Changemaker).  Jenna Bush Hager was Master of Ceremonies.

The Gala started at Betteridge
(an upscale jewelry store)
on Greenwich Ave.

The crowd was attractively dressed.  
 Bites to eat were very tasty,
​served on sea shells
and the libation opportunities  vast.  
Above is the latest in Cartier watches.  
Cartier also makes Champagne (see above).  

My vote for "Best Dressed" the two women to the left. 

Afterward we headed to L'escale for dinner and the award ceremony.  
Here is Renee Zellweger entering the event, and
Christy & Renee
​on the red carpet.

FILM. FINANCE. PHILANTHROPY.

Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) is a non-profit organization that hosts a world class film festival each June, and supporting events throughout the year. It was founded to bridge the worlds of film, finance, and philanthropy. The Festival’s mission is to provide filmmakers with the opportunity to showcase their work with the goal of finding financing for future projects. Additionally, GIFF harnesses the power of film to serve the greater good by supporting charity partners with festival proceeds.
"GIFF"

I missed the "Opening Night Party".  

​Flo Rida clearly rocked the event!  

Besides exceptional & thought provoking
up and coming films,
GIFF also offers intriguing panels.  

​I had the pleasure of attending two of them:  

THE FILM REVIEW An inside look at at the Formidable Responsibility of a Film Critic

​PRODUCING SPORTS Panel & Screening of ESPN 30 for 30's new documentary
Mike and The Mad Dog.

Here is Mad Dog, Chris Russo,
discussing possible future collaboration(s) with Mike Francesa!

The Greenwich International Film Festival
is very well run, meaningful and fun!

If you did not get to go this year, be there 2018!

"It!"   Woman   Kyle