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.

R3:CHARGE Documentary Filmmaker Brunch
hosted by A-DOC, BGDM, & Color Congress
Saturday, May 3 | 10am | CENTRL Office
(Festival artists and invited filmworkers only)
Gather and nourish each other’s energies before our R3:VOLVE Conversations.