Friday, September 22, 2017

6:30pm-8:00pm: Opening Night Gala Cocktail Hour

8:00pm-10:00pm: Film Screenings + Filmmakers Q&A

10:30pm-12:30am: Opening Night After Party at "16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro"

Rahway International Film Festival Opening Night Feature Film Presentation: "Life Hack" directed by Sloan Copeland (NY, USA).

Preceded by Short Film:

• "Helping Hands" directed by Mike Jacobson (NJ, USA)

For synopses, biographies, & trailers of these films, visit http://www.rahwayfilmfest.com/riff-2017-opening-night.

Ticket price includes a preceding Opening Night Gala Cocktail Hour with catered hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and open bar (beer/wine/champagne) at 6:30pm. Guests are free to tour our beautiful venue, The James Ward Mansion of Westfield. Come dressed to impress for photos and interviews on the red carpet! Cocktail attire is requested.

Ticket price also includes exclusive access to the Opening Night After Party from 10:30pm-12:30am at local restaurant & bar "16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro", located only one block away from the venue.

Tickets are available to purchase online and WILL now also be sold at the door. Cash & credit card will be accepted.

*All Gala tickets, Day, & Weekend passes include admission to the Opening Night After-Party. All festival tickets include free admission to the Sunday Awards Ceremony. Come join the fun!

​**For helpful information such as tickets, directions, parking, handicap access, and where to eat/stay, please visit our Attend page.