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Featured Events at GIFF15
'One Night in Casablanca' Event
Wednesday, May 19 | 7:00 p.m
Angelika Film Center at Mosaic
Angelika Film Center at Mosaic
Salute to Hollywood Patriots Event
Friday, May 22 | 7:00 p.m
Angelika Film Center at Mosaic
Angelika Film Center at Mosaic
'Best of Fest' Award Show
Saturday, May 23 | 8:00 p.m
Angelika Film Center at Mosaic
Angelika Film Center at Mosaic
'Best of Fest' GIFF15 After Party
Saturday, May 23 | 10:00 p.m
Angelika Film Center at Mosaic
Angelika Film Center at Mosaic
MONDAY
May 18, 2015
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Filmmaker Registration
Filmmaker Registration at Hyatt House
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TUESDAY
May 19, 2015
6:00 - 8:00 PM
International Film Block
8:15 - 10:00 PM
EVENT: RECEPTION
WEDNESDAY
May 20, 2015
7:00 - 12:00 AM
SPECIAL EVENT: ONE NIGHT IN CASABLANCA
Journey to Casablanca for a magical evening of French-Moroccan food, libations and film presented as part of the 9th Annual GI Film Festival and Co-hosted by Sips with Socialites. Help preserve the story of veterans to
raise money for the GIFF and have a night of fun. Come dressed in your 1940s best.
raise money for the GIFF and have a night of fun. Come dressed in your 1940s best.
9:30 - 11:30 PM
FILM BLOCK: VETERAN FILMMAKERS
THURSDAY
May 21, 2015
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wounded Warrior Appreciation Night
FRIDAY
May 22, 2015
2:10 - 5:10 PM
FILMMAKER BOOTCAMP
Finance and distribution workshop, featuring development and production executives from Discovery Communications, the parent company of Discovery Channel, American Heroes Channel, Velocity, and others. Also featuring guests from SAG-AFTRA, the Virginia Film Office and Jon Gann from DC Shorts.
7:00 - 10:00 PM
A SALUTE TO HOLLYWOOD PATRIOTS EVENT & SCREENING
A special Salute to Hollywood Patriots Event and the North American premiere of the BAFTA nominated film ‘Kajaki.”
SATURDAY
May 23, 2015
10:00 - 12:00 PM
SATURDAY MORNING SHORT BLOCK
10:30 - 12:30 PM
FILM BLOCK: TRUE GRIT
Refusing to Quit and Embracing Adventure
C.O.B.A.L.T. | Snip | Tedesky | Apalachico | Nomadic Veterans
12:30 - 2:30 PM
FILM BLOCK: RESOLUTIONS
Healing the emotional wounds of love and loss.
Home Range | Ostrichland | The Flag | Beautiful Sunset | Until it Hurts
1:00 - 3:00 PM
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FILM BLOCK: GREATEST GENERATION
WW2 Films and Heroes
Frank Comes Home | Red Ball Express | Resurrecting War Birds | Cowboys
3:30 - 5:00 PM
FILM BLOCK: NOT FORGOTTEN
Vietnam Veterans and MIAs
Never Forgotten | The Haircut | Thank You for Your Service | The MIAs on Tiger Mountain
8:00 - 10:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENT: ‘BEST OF FEST’ AWARDS SHOW AND FILM SCREENINGS
Join GIFF, the GIs of Comedy and other special Guests as we salute R. Lee Ermey, award winning films and screen some short films.
10:00 - 12:30 AM
PARTY: ‘BEST OF FEST’ AFTER PARTY
Ready to party and celebrate with the filmmakers of the GI Film Festival? There will be dancing to the cool beats of DJ Rene, cocktails, wine, and beer. Enjoy a variety of beer and wine offerings from Budweiser and Barefoot Wine, and cocktails from Brown-Forman the makers of Jack Daniels and Finlandia Vodka. End the night with a cool swag bag. Don’t miss your chance to get discounted tickets early and attend one of the best parties in town- food, drinks and fun! Prices increase at the door. Space is limited so get your tickets today. 21 and over.
SUNDAY
May 24, 2015
10:00 - 12:00 PM
FILM BLOCK: DOSE OF REALITY
Confronting Perspective-Shattering Reality Of War
Cold Choices | Soul Stealer | Hollow Victory | As You Were | A Matter of Honor | Soldiers Stories (3D)
12:30 - 2:30 PM
FILM BLOCK: AGAINST ALL ODDS
Displaying True Courage While Facing Long Odds
The Unstoppable Billy Greenwood | Last Wishes | Wars Betrayal | Fate’s Call
12:50 - 2:50 PM
FILM BLOCK: TRANSFORMATION
How the Experiences of War are Invariably Transformative
Marza | Prisoner | The Next Part | Through the Dust | Day One
3:30 - 5:20 PM
FILM BLOCK: ALTERNATIVE HEALING
Novel Approaches to Helping Veterans Transition Home
