The Landmark Loew's Theatre in Jersey City was home to the Golden Door Film Festival kickoff party this year.
Fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger hosted the Golden Door International Film Festival kickoff party on Tuesday, September 16th, in Jersey City, NJ at the famous old-style Landmark Loew's Theatre. And when where Tommy goes, the glitterati shows.
TheLadyinRed with fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger, host of the Golden Door Festival kick off party on 9/16/14.
The prestigious Golden Door Film Festival was founded by actor and director Bill Sorvino, so that every filmmaker has an opportunity, or a 'Golden Door', so they can be on equal footing. Over the course of four days, some of the most inspirational and sensational film screenings will take place, honoring the talents of those propelling the entertainment industry forward.
Members of the newly formed Rebirth Entertainment - Kismet Media Group on the red carpet with Tommy Hilfiger. Left to right: James Blueweiss, Bill Sorvino, Tommy Hilfiger, Farhan Pirzada, and Michael Auerbach
Bill Sorvino and his family were center stage the entire night of the kickoff party, as he celebrated his signing the contract between Rebirth Entertainment and Kismet Media Group. Guests also got to see a softer side of him, too, as he made sure that his children got their red carpet moments, and his wife, the Director of Operations for the festival, Michele, and his mother all shared the spotlight.
Founder of the Golden Door Film Festival, Bill Sorvino, on the red carpet with his mother, and Tommy Hilfiger.
Left to right: Michele Sorvino (blue dress), the legendary Paul Sorvino, Tommy Hilfiger, and Golden Door Film Festival founder, actor, and director Bill Sorvino share the spotlight.
View of the media from the red carpet as the night began. Actors, celebrities, filmmakers, producers, and paparazzi were all present. Hey, when you're in Jersey, you go big, or you go home - and no one was going home that night!
Zaperrazzi Vodka, one of the festival sponsors, kept the cocktails flowing throughout the evening with red carpet themed libations, and there was an abundance of mouth watering finger food on hand, as well.
The entire room paused when acclaimed actor Paul Sorvino entered the room.
Tommy Hilfiger sporting a smile while socializing; the best fashion accessory anyone can have. It was a night of networking and acknowledgement, but everyone truly took time out to enjoy themselves, gearing up for over 90 films to be screened, spanning ten venues in Jersey City, from September 18 - September 21.
 Paul Sorvino sharing a smile. |  Bill Sorvino with Tommy Hilfiger enjoying the evening. |
The highly anticipated screening of Six Letter Word and The Odd Way Home, both starring Rumer Willis, debut at the festival on its opening night. Autism Speaks is a sponsor of Golden Door Film Festival, and each of these films is centered around autism.
Friday night's focal point is the feature film, DESTRESSED, a docu-dramedy directed by actor and director Garry Pastore. There will be DESTRESSED red wine, on the red carpet accompanying the screening, bottled by Riondo USA.
I had the pleasure of enjoying the company of talented director/producer Garry Pastore.
Pastore also has a second film at the festival, Waiting for BUDD.
On Saturday, there's so much going on everywhere, that you may need to clone yourself to see it all. However, you shouldn't miss seeing one of my favorite short film picks, Two Sides Of Love, produced by 624 Productions, led by the up-and-coming Artistic Director Tom Baldinger.
On the red carpet with Artistic Director Tom Baldinger of 624 Productions. Keep your eye on this up-and-coming talented writer and director. There's no doubt he'll be making a memorable mark in the movie industry.
The Odd Way Home has a special screening event in Washington Park that evening, and Sister holds its red carpet event.
On Sunday, there's still an abundance of films for your viewing pleasure, and the four-day event concludes with a gala closing and award presentation, where it all began at the Landmark Loew's Theatre.
There still are some tickets available to certain events and screenings, but they are selling fast! Be sure to grab yours quickly here!
If you shop at Tommy Hilfiger in the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ starting Thursday 9/18 through Saturday 9/20, 10% of all sales will benefit the Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City. Support indie films and autism awareness at the same time!
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