GALAS AND SPECIAL EVENT…
These events feature a film screening, filmmaker/s in attendance, and an exclusive after-party.  Reel Deal passholders are admitted to these events – 6-Packs cannot be used for Galas and Special Events.  A limited number of tickets to these events are available in advance and we do reserve a select number of tickets to be available at the film venues, 30-minutes prior to the film screening.  You MUST present your Gala ticket to get into the EXCLUSIVE after-parties.
 

OPENING NIGHT GALA
Friday, September 28th
Tickets are $20 and available at TIX on the Square or EIFF offices until Sept. 27th
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7pm       Garneau Theatre Film: Normal (Carl Bessai, Director)
One of Edmonton’s favorite filmmakers returns with his most anticipated film yet!  In Normal, a deadly car accident brings together a group of previously unrelated peple, each of whom is forced to deal with the emotional fall-out.  Catherin (Carrie-Anne Moss) is filled with rage after the death of her teenage son in the crash, while Walt (Callum Keith Rennie) is a Professor of Literature and the man responsible for the accident.  Keven Zegers also stars as a young thief with questionable desires.  EIFF is very proud to present our Opening Night Gala with such a memorable piece of work.  Director Carl Bessai in attendance.

9:30pm      Café Select (8404 – 109 Street)
Our post-party at Café Select will be anything but Normal!  Celebrate the opening of the festival in fine style.  Our soiree will feature guest director Carl Bessai, the jazz/funk fusion of Root Stew, DJ CAmeronSound, delectable hors d’ouevres and a complimentary glass of wine courtesy of Tinhorn Creek – the Official Wine of Edmonton’s International Film Festival. 

SPECIAL EVENT
Wednesday, October 3rd
Tickets are $15 and available at TIX on the Square or EIFF offices until Oct. 2nd
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7pm      Garneau Theatre Film: Dance of My Heart (Ricardo Acosta, Director)
Canadian Premiere!  Alberto Alonso is the creator of the Cuban classical ballet style, and renowned choreographer of ‘Carmen Suite’.  At 90 years of age, this amazing dancer/teacher is healthy, vibrant, and still teaches daily at Santa Fe Community College in Florida.  Having worked with some of the most important ballet dancers of the 20th century, Alberto now teaches his students to dance with the same passion and creativity he drew from his more famous students.  Dance of My Heart captures the life and enduring passion of a great artist in his prime!  We are honored to have Director Ricardo Acosta, Alberto Alonso and his wife Sonya Calero, Alora Haynes and Kristen Haynes (Exec. Producers), Mike Curry and Rene Curry (Exec. Producers), Daphne Stacey (Producer) and Ali DePaz (Festival Coordinator) all in attendance.

9:30pm   Café Select (8404 – 109 Street)
An after-party in honor of Ricardo Acosta, Alberto Alonsa, Sonya Calero and the rest of the fantastic people behind the making of Dance of My Heart.  Expect a sizzling dance performance by the FiestaCuban Dancers!  Everyone who attends receives a complimentary glass of wine and nibblies.

CHAMPAGNE GALA
Closing Night – Saturday, October 6th
Tickets are $20 and available at TIX on the Square or EIFF offices until Oct. 5th
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7pm      Empire City Centre 9 Film: Strictly Background (Jason Connell, Director)
Canadian Premiere!  Hollywood… a destination filled with the hopes and aspirations of so many – all of whom are hoping to make it BIG!  But sometimes to make it big, you have to start out small.  Strictly Background is the story of all the little people, the men and women who become the anonymous faces behind our favorite stars.  Find out what life is like for these dedicated aspiring actors – on and off the screen.  Background actors are widely used by the entertainment industry to bring scenes to life, to create authenticity and to fill in behind the action.  But what is it really like on set when some actors are making fifty dollars a day and others make thousands – even millions?  Come take an up close look at those who are rarely seen, in this charming and enormously entertaining documentary that opens the door to a world that usually goes unnoticed.  Winner: Jury Award (Best Documentary) – 2007 San Fernando Valley International Film Festival.  Director Jason Connell and cast members in attendance.  Watch out for some of Edmonton’s finest ‘extras’ from Great West Canadian Talent to be in attendance as well.   

9:30pm      Edmonton City Centre
After the screening of our closing night film, walk like an Egyptian down to Funkytown and take an effervescent trip back to the 80s!  Girls just wanna have fun, boys too, and our band Rubik’s Groove will knock your legwarmers off!  Complimentary hors d’oeuvres from the New Asian Village and bubbly!  Big hair and jewelery optional.  Rub shoulders with the director of Strictly Background, Jason Connell, April Mullen and Tim Doiron (Rock, Paper Scissors: The Way of the Tosser), Brett Harvey, Stephen Green and Adam Scorgie (The Union: The Business Behind Getting High), Gil Koffman (The Memory Thief), Patrick Hogan and Phillip Vaden (Pope Dreams), Kerry Dye (Body/Antibody) and Jerry Rapp (Mojave Phone Booth).

11pm      Underground Sound Wrap Party!
It’s over.  The festival, that is.  But only for 356 days.  Let your hair down and lose the legwarmers.  Put the body piercing jewelery back on.  Check out Edmonton City Centre’s explosive film festival wrap party featuring Tommy Lee (yep, the REAL Tommy Lee), DJ Aero and Steve Aoki.  The night is called Underground Sound and it all unleashes in the Edmonton City Centre East Preferred Parkade.  Tix for this event are $25 in advance at TicketMaster or $40 at the door – if any are left!
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