53rd San Francisco International Film Festival 22 April - 6 May 2010

EVENTS/

Special Gala Screenings and Events

Film
Micmacs
7:00 pm
7:00 pm Castro Theatre
429 Castro Street (near Market)

Party
9:30 PM-1:00 AM
The Regency Center
1290 Sutter Street (at Van Ness)

Kick off the 53rd San Francisco International Film Festival with a world-class cinematic event, special guests and a festive celebration with live entertainment, dancing, fabulous food, delicious drinks and a complimentary gift bag. After the film, celebrate Opening Night in the historic Regency Center, exploring two levels of Edwardian splendor. You must be 21+ to attend the party.

Presented with support from the French Consulate, San Francisco and the French-American Cultural Society

6:00 pm VIP cocktail reception with celebrity guests
7:00 pm Dinner and awards program
Westin St. Francis Hotel, Grand Ballroom

TABLES $5,000/$10,000/$15,000/$25,000
TICKETS $500/$1,000/$1,500

This star-studded occasion honors this year’s directing, acting and screenwriting award recipients with a glamorous black-tie evening featuring onstage celebrity appearances and gourmet dining.

2010 Recipients
Robert Duvall
Recipient of the 2010 Peter J. Owens Award, presented by the Peter J. Owens Trust at The San Francisco Foundation

Walter Salles
Recipient of the 2010 Founder’s Directing Award, given in memory of Irving M. Levin. Made possible by Fred M. Levin and Nancy Livingston

James Schamus
Recipient of the 2010 Kanbar Award for excellence in screenwriting
 
For Awards Night tickets and information, call 415-561-5005. For all other ticket information, call 925-866-9559 or visit sffs.org.
No cameras please. Dress well.
Proceeds benefit San Francisco Film Society Youth Education.

At the center of this year’s Festival is an extraordinary event that features an edgy new film by a celebrated director, followed by a chic lounge party at one of San Francisco’s hottest nightspots. Buy a ticket and be part of one of the Festival’s most anticipated events.

FILM
Happythankyoumoreplease
6:30 pm Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
1881 Post Street (at Fillmore)

A close-knit group of twentysomething friends living in downtown Manhattan juggles work, play, romance and commitment in this award-winning directorial debut from television’s Josh Radnor, who stars as a struggling writer grappling with the responsibilities of adulthood. DIR: Josh Radnor (USA 2009, 98 min).

PARTY
9:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Manor West
750 Harrison Street (Third/Fourth)
Party like a star with a glam crowd in one of the city’s hottest venues, featuring chic, classy interiors fit for the hipster in all of us. Indulge in cool cocktails and delectable hors d’oeuvres, grooving and lounging. No-host valet parking available. You must be 21+ to attend the party.

 

FILM
Joan Rivers—A Piece of Work
7:00 pm Castro Theatre
429 Castro Street (near Market)
This surprising, unvarnished portrait of the pioneer comedian, pitchwoman and plastic surgery enthusiast follows the one and only Joan over the course of a year, revealing the complexities of an inveterate entertainer who continues to persevere despite what others may think of her. DIR: Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg (USA 2010, 84 min).

PARTY
9:30 pm-12 midnight
1015 Folsom
1015 Folsom Street (Harriet/Sixth)

Get down with a movie-loving crowd at the Closing Night party at 1015 Folsom. Dance the night away to hipster beats and spoil yourself with decadent bites and well-crafted cocktails. You must be 21+ to attend the party.