Parties & Afterhours
The Festival aims to provide spaces for artists and communities to converge. In addition to cinematic presentations, parties and receptions contribute to joyful and festive connections. We hope that during this Festival, we create moments with each other, strengthening their collective power to uphold our stories.
CINEMA MUSICA: Festival Opening Night Party
Thursday, May 1 | 9pm | Directors Guild of America
$50, (free for Festival guests / badgeholders)
Celebrate the Festival by celebrating the sonic and visual elements of cinema. Featuring live music performances and a curated selection of music videos and short films.
POWER UP: Festival Welcome Brunch
hosted by the Directors Guild of America
Friday, May 2 | 11am | Directors Guild of America / Atrium
(Festival artists and invited filmworkers only)
Gather and nourish each other’s energies towards the creation of a creative community.
PACIFIC CINEWAVES Happy Hour
hosted by Pacific Islanders in Communications
Friday, May 2 | 5pm | Directors Guild of America / Atrium
(Festival artists and invited filmworkers only)
Toast the Festival’s Pasifika filmmakers and filmworkers and the stories they create.
REEL CONNECTIONS
hosted by Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience
Friday, May 2 | 9pm | Wokcano
(Festival artists and invited filmworkers only)
Make reel connections and build community, one story (and one sushi roll) at a time.
R3:CHARGE Documentary Filmmaker Lunch
Saturday, May 3 | 12pm | CENTRL Office
(Festival artists and invited filmworkers only)
Gather and nourish each other’s energies before our R3:VOLVE Conversations.
SWEETS & SIPS
hosted by HKETO
Saturday, May 3 | 3 pm | FIVE 55
(Festival badgeholders and invited guests only)
It’s time for a sweet treat! Join us for Saturday Sweets & Sips after Little Red Sweet.
AWC Social Hour
hosted by HKETO
Sunday, May 4 | 4 pm | FIVE 55
(Festival badgeholders and invited guests only)
Celebrate the Festival’s Armed With a Camera Fellows and Alums.
A FAREWELL: Festival Closing Night Party
Wednesday, May 7 | 9pm | Far Bar
Close out the Festival by creating lasting memories with each other until we see each other again for No. 42.
