Young Friends of Film Special Events In 2007 Young Friends of Film special events have included an advance screening of Waitress
with actress Keri Russell in attendance; the premiere of
David Schwimmer's directorial debut Run, Fat Boy, Run
with Schwimmer, Michael Ian Black, Simon Pegg and Thandie
Newton present; and a reception following the New York Film Festival
HBO Films Director Dialogue with Wes Anderson.
In 2006, Steve Buscemi was here to screen Lonesome
Jim and Matt Dillon attended a screening of
Factotum.
In 2005, YFF presented the New York premiere of Campbell
Scott's new film The Dying Gaul, with appearances
by director Craig Lucas, Campbell Scott and cast members
Peter Sarsgaard and Patricia Clarkson. Also among
the party guests were Isabella Rossellini, Mary Louise
Parker, and Alec and Stephen Baldwin.
In 2004, Young Friends of Film presented a special
presentation of the New York Film Festival which honored
director Pedro Almodóvar, attended by Gael
Garcia Bernal (Bad Education), Fele Martinez
(Bad Education), and Javier Camara (Talk
to Her).
Young Friends of Film has honored talented stars in mid-career, including Ethan
Hawke (2003), Jennifer Jason Leigh (2002), John Turturro
(2001), and Kevin Bacon (2000). These gala events have featured special
appearances by the honoree and tributes by celebrity
guests, followed by festive cocktail parties
in Lincoln Center’s Kaplan Penthouse.
Young Friends of Film [YFF] is a membership program designed for film enthusiasts aged 21–40 to see New York Film Festival and New Directors/New Films classics. YFF members get a complimentary ticket to six screenings per year with noteworthy guest speakers followed by great parties. In addition to all the benefits of a dual Film Society membership, YFF members receive one pair of complimentary tickets per month to select Walter Reade Theater series as well as invitations to sneak preview screenings of new films.
Join Young Friends of Film online now. For information about becoming a Young Friends of Film member, call 212-875-5630.
