The 18th Annual Arpa International Film Festival will celebrate it’s opening night November 13 and complete the festival with its award ceremony on November 15. Throughout this weekend, 46 dynamic and inspiring films from 22 countries will be screened at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
Every day, at 6:30 p.m., a red carpet event will be hosted. There, you can watch your favorite filmmakers, stars, and popular personalities glide along the coveted carpet. Don’t miss your chance to be along side the red carpet and snap a photo, creating your very own memento to treasure.
The three hottest tickets
NOVEMBER 13 — Opening Night
The Festival begins at 6:30 p.m. with the red carpet event. Guests and Opening Night ticket purchasers will enjoy a festive Welcome Reception with delicious Mediterranean cuisine, wine, and music. After noshing, sipping, and hobnobbing, the theatre doors open at 8:00 p.m. for the screening of feature film, Lost Birds. A brief Q&A with the filmmakers will follow the screening. Then the evening will close out with a yummy Dessert Reception in the courtyard of the Egyptian Theatre.
NOVEMBER 14 — Centerpiece Screening
The red carpet opens at 6:30 p.m. Take a moment to enjoy the beautiful courtyard before the 8:00 p.m. Centerpiece film screening of feature film, En Avant. Following the screening, a filmmaker Q&A will be conducted. Immediately after the Q&A, guests can partake of the delectable food and wine at the private reception.
NOVEMBER 15 — Closing Night Screening & Awards Ceremony
At 6:30 p.m. the red carpet opens. Then, celebrities, dignitaries, and fans will enter the theatre with bated breath for the 7:30pm Closing Night screening of short film, The Sandwich Island Man and the start of the Awards Ceremony. After the Awards Ceremony, you can chat it up at the private reception, while savoring scrumptious Mediterranean fare, libations, and music in the courtyard of the Egyptian Theatre.
Written by Sharon Swainson
Communications & Content Development
2015 Arpa International Film Festival