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Edited by Gregg Morris<\/strong> \u201cGIFF is proud to provide free programming to festival-goers for its second edition that is both entertaining and educational; in doing so, our hope is to inform and promote social change,\u201d Ginger Stickel, Chief Operating Officer said in the GIFF press release. \u201cWe are incredibly pleased to have such esteemed members of their respective fields joining us for these panels.\u201d<\/p>\n Women at the Top: Female Empowerment in Media is a panel featuring Gretchen Carlson (FOX), Reena Ninan (CBS), Nancy Armstrong (MAKERS.com), and Hannah Storm (ESPN), moderated by Tonya Lewis Lee. The panel will focus on the underrepresentation of women in the news and entertainment industries. This diverse group of leading women is making a difference in the world in spite of this imbalance. Women at the Top: Female Empowerment in Media will be held on Friday, June 10th and is presented by Camuto Group.<\/p>\n Dan Cogan (Impact Partners) and Alexandra Shiva (Gildalya Pictures) will take part in a panel discussion moderated by Alison Davis (J.P. Morgan Private Bank) entitled Driving Social Change Through Investments in Film. This is a luncheon and panel bringing together philanthropists, investors, and leaders in the filmmaking community to discuss investing in social impact films and how to promote the causes you care about most. Driving Social Change Through Investments in Film will be held on Friday, June 10th and is presented by J.P. Morgan Private Bank.<\/p>\n Bringing together novelists, screenwriters, and agents, From Book to Screen is a panel that will focus on the myriad of challenges these groups face and the rewards they reap when it comes to adapting books for film and television shows. Panelists include Margaret Nagle (screenwriter, \u201cThe Good Lie\u201d), David Ebershoff (author, \u201cThe Danish Girl\u201d), Jessica Knoll (novelist, \u201cLuckiest Girl Alive\u201d), Lacy Lalene Lynch (agent, Dupree\/Miller & Associates), Adriana Trigiani (novelist, \u201cBig Stone Gap\u201d), and Chris Clarke (screenwriter, \u201cApostle Paul\u201d). Moderated by Kathie Lee Gifford, the panel will take place on Sunday, June 12th and be followed by a book signing with Knowles, Trigiani and Eberhoff, organized by Diane\u2019s Books.<\/p>\n As part of GIFF\u2019s sponsorship with Samsung, the company, along with The Nantucket Project will be hosting a Virtual Reality lounge on Saturday, June 11th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 123 Mason Street. The lounge will deliver an exciting new form of storytelling, through an immersive virtual reality experience. Using Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus, festival-goers will be transported to another world. To attend, please RSVP to info@greenwichfilm.com<\/p>\n The Greenwich International Film Festival will take place June 9th – 12th, 2016. GIFF\u2019s 2nd edition will feature over 40 films, panel discussions, lavish parties and special events. Tickets are now on sale and available for purchase at http:\/\/www.greenwichfilm.org\/2016-box-office\/ or at the festival\u2019s box office. The Festival\u2019s full film slate was announced on Wednesday, May 11th and can be found HERE.<\/p>\n About The Greenwich International Film Festival<\/strong> Gregg Morris can be reached at gmorris@hunter.cuny.edu<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Edited by Gregg Morris June 2, 2016 \u2013\u00a0The Greenwich International Film Festival will be hosting panel discussions\u00a0highlighting\u00a0investments\u00a0\u00a0in film, women in the entertainment industry and film adaptation of literature to further educate its audience. \u201cGIFF is proud to provide free programming…<\/p>\n
\nJune 2, 2016 \u2013\u00a0The Greenwich International Film Festival will be hosting panel discussions\u00a0highlighting\u00a0investments\u00a0\u00a0in film, women in the entertainment industry and film adaptation of literature to further educate its audience.<\/p>\n
\nGreenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that hosts a world-class film festival in Greenwich, CT. The goal of the festival is to bridge the worlds of film, finance and philanthropy. The second annual festival will take place June 9th to 12th, 2016, and will support important human rights initiatives, as part of its social impact focus. The four-day event will feature a star-studded Opening Night Party, film premieres, educational panels, a Children’s Acting Workshop, an honoree gala, and more. For additional information, please visit www.greenwichfilm.org.<\/p>\n