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IMPACT Art + Film Fund's First Amendment Party (2010)
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2012 Events
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Private Reception with Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan
IAFF partnered with The Documentary Group and the social action campaign 10x10 to host Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan at the home of Heather & Tony Podesta. These groups along with Queen Rania believe the power of storytelling and the leverage of strategic partnerships to deliver a single message: educating girls in developing nations will change the world. Queen Rania’s will be involved in providing guidance to 10x10 and promoting the message at the heart of the campaign.
2011 Events
Monday, March 21, 2011
Salon Dinner with Mira Sorvino
IAFF hosted a private dinner at RIS with actress and activist Mira Sorvino. Her long time involvement as a UN Goodwill Ambassador as well as her work on the documentary PLAYGROUND, about the sex trafficking of minors brought her to Capitol Hill for hearings. IAFF screened the documentary at its IMPACT Film Festival in 2009.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Salon Dinner with Ian Somerhalder
IAFF hosted a private dinner with Actor and Activist Ian Somerhalder at Blue Duck Tavern. Born and raised in a small Louisiana town along the Gulf Coast, Ian stepped forward in the wake of the BP oil disaster to fight for the rights of the people and wildlife affected by the spill. Best known as his work in “Lost” and “The Vampire Diaries” Ian’s newly created foundation aims to empower, education and collaborate with people and projects to positively impact the planet and its creatures.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Third Annual IMPACT First Amendment Party in Washington, DC
IMPACT ARTS + Film Fund partnered with National Journal, The Atlantic, and Funny or Die, to host a VIP late night party to kick of the 2011 White House Correspondents' weekend.
2010 Events
Thursday, October 28th, 2010
West End Cinema Launch
Impact Arts + Film Fund hosted the Grand Opening of the West End Cinema on Thursday, October 28th, 2010.
Friday, April 30th, 2010
Second Annual IMPACT First Amendment Party in Washington, DC
IMPACT Arts + Film Fund and the Washington Post hosted its Second Annual...featuring Funny or Die.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
"Notes from the Cracked Ceiling: Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin, And What it Will Take For a Woman to Win." Book Launch
IMPACT Arts + Film Fund proudly hosted Washington Post..."...and What it Will Take for a Woman to Win."
2009 Events
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
"I Am Martin Eisenstadt: One Man’s (Wildly Inappropriate) Adventures with The Last Republicans." Book Launch
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
2009 IMPACT Film Festival Launch Reception
Jeffrey Wright joined the IMPACT Arts + Film Fund to help celebrate the 2009 IMPACT Film Festival Slate Announcement hosted by the Motion Picture Association of America.
See photos of this event.
Saturday, July 26th, 2009
"The Wilderness Warrior." Book Launch
IMPACT Arts + Film Fund presents a special evening honoring Dr. Douglas Brinkley and the official launch of his new book "The Wilderness Warrior."
Saturday, May 9, 2009
IMPACT First Amendment Party in Washington, DC
IMPACT Arts + Film Fund kicked off the 2009 White House Correspondents' Dinner weekend by hosting a VIP late night party celebrating "The First Amendment." Featuring partnerships with Funny or Die and Washington Life Magazine, the event celebrated artists who use their freedom of speech to make a difference. The evening, filled with Hollywood and Capitol Hill's power players, featured Funny or Die political satire videos and an overall celebration of art in politics.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Impact Pre-Ball VIP Dinner in Washington, DC
At this invitation only event, Sarah Silverman, Jeffrey Wright, Jessica Alba, Ben Affleck, and Hill Harper joined founders and guests of IMPACT Arts + Film Fund to honor its supporters and artists for their commitment to the Fund's mission, and celebrate the 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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Sunday, January 18, 2009
"Artists Making an Impact" in Washington, DC
The Great Schlep and Funny or Die, along with Sarah Silverman, Jeffrey Wright, Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, Ron Howard, and others helped celebrate IMPACT Arts + Film Fund and the 2009 Inauguration, with performances by Nelly, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, and Ludacris.
