Patrons and their guests were served specialty cocktails, wine, and hors d'oeuvres throughout the party with those recalling the password joining later evening at the Speakeasy where smoked cocktails were the treasured beverage.

Tonya Mantooth, CEO of the Festival spoke about events forthcoming in 2024 and the impact that the Festival is having in collaboration with schools throughout the County in bringing films into the classroom.

The Insider Film series, previewing new films on the horizon will begin its initial presentation on May 15, with the Film Festival's prestigious annual event to be held this year between the dates of October 16 - October 24th. 

Photos by Gilda Adler