Join The GI Film Festival and Angelika for a week of events celebrating the stories of our nation’s troops.
The GI Film Festival (GIFF) is a 501 c(3) non-profit educational organization dedicated to sharing the military experience in and out of the arena of war. The festival is the first in the nation to exclusively celebrate the successes and sacrifices of the service member through the medium of film.
The GIFF presents films from new and established international and domestic filmmakers that honor the heroic stories of the American Armed Forces and the worldwide struggle for freedom and liberty. Some of the films screened are voted on by fans. Others are screened for the first time. All will in some way express the courage and selflessness of our fighting men and women and the value of their work.
The GI Film Festival is open to filmmakers of every experience level, from first-timers to veteran directors and producers. Prizes are awarded annually to winners in three main categories: feature, documentary, and film shorts.
SCHEDULE
1. Wed 20 May at 7pm: Interactive screening of Casablanca – come dressed in your 1940s best and join us at “Rick’s Bar and Casino” after the film: http://giff15.com/one-night-in-casablanca/
2. Friday 22 May at 7pm : The North American Premiere of British Academy Award Nominated film- Kajaki. Enjoy the film and meet the cast and crew and real life heroes who inspired the story at the screening. http://giff15.com/movies/kajaki-the-true-story/
3. Saturday 23 May at 8 pm: “Best of GIFF” awards show with a special presentation with R. Lee Ermy and performance by the GIs of Comedy as well as a block of short films to view. http://giff15.com/best-of-fest-awards-show-and-film-screenings/
4. Sunday 24 May at 12:50 pm – a block of amazing short films that deal with transformation – http://giff15.com/movies/day-one/