Posted on January 13, 2020

CIFF SEES IN THE NEW DECADE WITH CALGARY’S BIGGEST OSCARS VIEWING PARTY 

THE FIFTH ANNUAL A RED CARPET AFFAIR

THE GRAND Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Hollywood’s Biggest Night

Sunday, February 9, 2020

As excitement mounts for the 92^nd Academy Awards, preparations for Calgary International Film Festival’s biggest fundraising event is underway. On Sunday February 9, the historic culture and arts house, The Grand, will open its doors as it welcomes people in for Calgary’s most anticipated Oscars Viewing party. With the Academy Awards streamed into the Theatre and screens around the venue, guests will be able to follow all the live action from the red carpet and star-studded ceremony. Guests attending the black-tie fundraising event will be able to enjoy food & drink from award-winning in-house restaurant Workshop Kitchen + Culture making the fifth A Red Carpet Affair even more exciting than ever before.

In celebration of the 92^nd Academy Awards tickets for the revamped A Red Carpet Affair are only $92 with exclusive VIP table packages available. Tickets on sale now at www.calgaryfilm.com 

On the night, feel part of the action with the ENVELOPE PLEASE Game, where you can win GA tickets to CIFF 2020, to see if your Oscar Nominee wins or pit your movie knowledge against our Artistic Director with our Predictions Ballot for your chance to win Passes to the 2020 Festival. As also one of the biggest nights in fashion, A Red Carpet Affair will also host interactive fashion elements for guests to participate in and enjoy!

The Calgary International Film Festival’s Silent Auction returns with exciting experiences up for grabs. The 2019 A Red Carpet Affair saw lucky bidders winning a range of items from private film screenings to a personalized mural by acclaimed artist Sarah Slaughter. This year’s Silent Auction will launch at A Red Carpet Affair.

A Red Carpet Affair fundraiser directly supports CIFF in being able to put on the Oscar-qualifying Calgary International Film Festival each September - bringing the most innovative and compelling films to Calgary. Through the festival CIFF strives to enrich the city’s arts & culture scene and promote diversity and inclusivity across communities. By being able to fund the festival, CIFF is able to support local filmmakers and emerging artists in launching their careers while also giving students from different neighbourhoods the chance to experience the joy of film through the Generation Next program. As a not for profit organization and registered Charity, every dollar raised at A Red Carpet Affair goes directly into putting on the annual Film Festival.

With an event committee including Kim Berjian, David Leinster, D'Arcy Levesque, Jane McCaig, Lynn Moen, Ellen Parker and Kelly Streit, the 2020 A Red Carpet Affair is set to be a remarkable experience not to be missed.

The 92nd Oscars^® will be held on Sunday, 9 February 2019, at the Dolby Theatre^® at Hollywood & Highland Center^® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network in the United States and the CTV Television Network in Canada.  The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

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For more information or to book interviews contact:
Nadine bibi, Marketing Director, The Calgary International Film Festival
nadine.bibi@calgaryfilm.com
403.452.4845

About the Calgary International Film Festival

The Calgary International Film Festival (Calgary Film) is a 12-day showcase of up to 200 multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and over 40 other countries. The festival hosts gala events, screenings, special presentations, and a Behind the Screen series that emphasizes unique and exciting ways for filmmakers and fans to interact.

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