NHFF’s after parties are great networking opportunities for film enthusiasts, filmmakers and industry guests. And they’re just fun. Discuss your passion for film. Hang with some recognizable, inspiring actors and filmmakers. Enjoy the Portsmouth nightlife. The following is a list of our 2011 Parties and Ceremonies, stay tuned as we get closer to the 2012 festival for Party Announcements.
Thursday:
NH FILM AND TELEVISION OFFICE NH NIGHT AFTER PARTY
Flatbread Co., 138 Congress St.
9:30 p.m.
Thursday at NHFF is a mini film festival dedicated to New Hampshire-affiliated films. It takes place exclusively on a NH landmark stage, The Music Hall, and culminates with the NH Grand Jury awarding the New Hampshire Film of the Year and New Hampshire Documentary Film of the Year immediately following the final screening. To conclude, all pass and ticket holders are invited to the Official NH Night After Party at Flatbread Co.
Friday:
OPENING NIGHT CEREMONIES
The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St.
7:00 p.m.
Includes a catered reception followed by our opening night program. The program begins with a short introduction to staff and sponsors, a program of events, a review of changes to the schedule and announcements. The opening night program then concludes with the NHFF opening night feature film.
ABSOLUT VODKA AFTER PARTY
Portsmouth Gas Light Third Floor Night Club, 64 Market St.
9:30 p.m.
After the opening night feature, all pass and ticket holders are invited to the official Opening Night After Party to celebrate the 11th Annual NHFF!
Saturday:
ROBERT’S MAINE GRILL & KATE PARKER EVENTS HOSPITALITY TENT
One Harbour Place (Riverfront patio.)
1 – 4 p.m.
Join us for a New England lunch with Robert’s Maine Grill on the banks of the Piscataqua River in one of Portsmouth’s most picturesque locations. A special VIP tent will also feature Francis Ford Coppola Wine tasting and cocktails from Absolut Vodka.
MOET & CHANDON SIGNATURE AFTER PARTY
Surf Restaurant, 99 Bow St.,10 p.m.
The Signature After Party is hosted and catered by Surf Restaurant and sponsored by Moet & Chandon. This is the featured after party at the festival. All ticket and pass holders are invited to come out for a swanky good time where you’ll enjoy mingling with special guests, industry insiders, and film enthusiasts.
Sunday:
VIP BRUNCH
One Hundred Club, 100 Market St., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Entry to: VIP, Sponsors and Artist pass holders. Join us for the most-anticipated event of the festival. The One Hundred Club opens their Members-only club to our most important guests for this exclusive brunch on the top floor of the city’s tallest building
FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA WINERY CLOSING NIGHT CEREMONIES
The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., 5:30 p.m.
Closing Night and The Granny Awards culminate a weekend of independent film. Our famous awards, chiseled from granite, are awarded to the best films of the 2010 NHFF. Please join us for this and the unveiling of our young filmmakers’ short films.
