Saturday was a chock full day of screenings, red carpets, conversations and enthralled audiences. We hope you’ve been seeing some terrific screenings, and we look forward to seeing you again today!
Saturday Shines at #HIFF2015: SPOTLIGHT, Dan Rather, THE CHAMPIONS and More!
October 9, 2015 by
It’s Saturday, which means all our venues are up and running, and we’ve got more movies than ever in store. What are your plans today? Winick Talks at Rowdy Hall continue this morning with an insider look at documentary filmmaking, featuring four of the directors in our #HIFF2015 Documentary Competition. Ilinca Calugareanu (CHUCK NORRIS VS COMMUNISM) David Shapiro (MISSING […]
Q&A: Darcy Dennett on Compassion and Justice in ‘The Champions’
October 2, 2015 by
THE CHAMPIONS is the powerful story of the brave individuals who rescued, rehabilitated, and adopted the pit bulls from NFL quarterback Michael Vick’s violent dog-fighting ring. Despite tremendous pressure from animal welfare organizations to euthanize these animals, a handful of men and women stepped in to give the dogs a second chance. With her inspiring […]
Be the First to See These World Premieres at HIFF 2015!
September 23, 2015 by
Undoubtedly, one of the best parts of attending a film festival is the heightened anticipation and thrill of knowing you are a part of the audience for a film’s very first screening… their World Premiere. The director is on hand—often with cast, crew, friends and family—the excitement is palpable, and life goals are being realized, right in front of your eyes. You know you […]
