Anaheim International Film Festival Schedule of Events

Opening Night Premiere & Festivities
When: Wednesday, Oct. 13
Venue: UltraStar Cinemas at Anaheim GardenWalk
A spectacular red carpet welcome of all participating filmmakers, special guests and dignitaries from all over the world as they arrive for a special gala screening, followed by a post screening party complete with scrumptious food and great live entertainment. » Ticket Info

General Screenings
When: Oct. 14-17, 11am-11pm
Venue: UltraStar Cinemas at Anaheim GardenWalk
our days of regular screenings from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; nightly special gala presentations at 7 p.m. Exciting and eclectic array of contemporary and classic films from every corner of the globe. Collection of films include narrative features, documentaries, animation, shorts, global cinema, student films, spotlight presentation on films by Orange County filmmakers and a Young Filmmakers Showcase. » Ticket Info

Master Classes, Workshops and Panels
When: Oct. 14-17
Venue: Anaheim GardenWalk
Industry professionals share their knowledge and expertise with festival attendees on various subjects including Screenwriting, Directing, Special Effects, New Media and Digital Platforms, Film Finance and Distribution. » Ticket Info

aiff awards night celebration
When: Oct. 16, 5pm, Hosted by Disneyland Resort
Venue: Awards Presentation @ Stage 17
Afterparty@ Hollywood Pictures Backlot
A glittering red carpet affair honoring film industry icons of past and present with Career and Lifetime Achievement Awards for their outstanding body of work, talent and significant contributions to the art and commerce of film. An Afterparty immediately follows the Awards Gala. » Ticket Info

closing night festivities
When: Oct. 17, 5pm
Venue: UltraStar Cinemas at Anaheim GardenWalk
An exciting evening of a Closing Gala Screening, followed by a Filmmakers' Audience Award Presentation and a wrap party. » Ticket Info