parties
there's a reason we have been named best party film festival.
and if you haven't experienced one of our parties for yourself, we will expect to see you at each and every one this year. each night's fete is held at one of the Gaslamp Quarter's newest & hottest spots. open to festival, VIP & corresponding day pass holders only (unless otherwise noted), you'll be rubbing shoulders with filmmakers, celebrity guests and our hip vibrant film lovers. must be 21 with valid ID to attend all parties. each party will feature a one hour hosted Stella Artois bar from 9:30-10:30pm. see below for all the 2011 party venues
the GQ/HQ lounge, located in the gaslamp theater, is open to festival and VIP passes only. you must be 21 with valid ID to enter the lounge.
GQ opening night party
wednesday, september 28, 2011
Se Hotel, 1047 Fifth Avenue
9 p.m. – midnight*
walk the red carpet and kick-off the 10th annual san diego film festival in style at the opening night feature film premiere, held at the gaslamp theatre. following the Q&A session, join the "who's who" in san diego for the opening night premiere party.
thursday, september 29, 2011
Quality Social, 789 Sixth Avenue
9 p.m. – midnight*
get an exclusive glimpse into the passion and vision behind the films showcased during the festival. mix and mingle over cocktails with all of this year's talented and emerging filmmakers.
industry party
friday, september 30, 2011
Airr, 526 Market
9 p.m. – midnight*
slip into the industry with music, martinis and mingling! The industry party is a must-attend for anyone already in the business or looking to hang with the hip insiders. Presented by Limelight Public Relations.
SDFF's 10th birthday party & awards celebration
saturday, october 1, 2011
Culy Warehouse, 338 Seventh Avenue
9 p.m. – midnight*
styledrivers and tastemakers, saturday night is your time to shine. its been 10 years in the making and we are finally ready to put on our birthday hats, light the candles and raise our glasses at SDFF's 10th birthday soiree. get glammed up and rub shoulders with our hottest guests as we ring in our 10th birthday and present the 2011 trophies to our filmmakers and talent. 1 hr hosted bar
wrap party
sunday, october 2, 2011
The Lincoln Room, 901 4th Avenue
9 p.m. – Midnight*
think: unwind, relax, soak it all in. It's been a great escape, and it's not over yet. after a fabulous five days of films, wind down at the official SDFF wrap party.
GQ/HQ lounge
everyday, wednesday-sunday
gaslamp theater, 701 5th Avenue
4 p.m. -9 p.m
sip on patron cocktails. grab a snack. meet the filmmakers. open to festival passes & vip passes ONLY
*Each party will feature a one hour hosted bar from 9-10pm.
