Closing Night Film and Gala — Sunday, April 24

Despite this being my 11th SIFF, I've never been to the Closing Night Film. Unlike Opening Night, where there's often been room for staff to attend, Closing Night tends to sell out early in the festival, so while I've often gone to the Gala, I've always skipped the movie. If there was any year that …

SIFF 2014: Closing Night Gala, Final Thoughts, and Thanks

Closing Night Gala--Sunday, June 8 Like last year, the Closing Night Gala was held at the MOHAI.  Unlike last year, I had to work, but my shift ended early enough that I got to the museum in plenty of time.  It helped that I got a ride there from one of my friends (a different …

SIFF 2013: Week Three, Part Two

Thursday, June 6 The last press screenings of the festival were Test, Invader, and Last Flight to Abuja.  Of more interest was the photo taken with the Fools in Theater 1, wearing our Hawaiian shirts (since this was also the last Aloha Thursday of the festival), and the amount of gratitude we received from the …

SIFF 2012: Galas, Tributes, Parties, And Other Happenings

First, I should mention that I didn't go to every party, and even fewer Galas (movie+party).  I didn't go to the Opening Night Gala because no one told me I could, until after I had made plans.  Then, I didn't get invites to the first couple of parties because I wasn't on the staff-generated email list. …