QWFF Event Guide

MARCH 5-‐10, 2013

Event Guide G e t t i n g A r o u n d & G e t t i n g T o K n o w Q u e e n s

Celebrating challenging films from

around the world

and around the corner.

27-‐34 21st Street, LIC • 718 274-‐9210

www.renaissanceeventhall.com

We invite you to celebrate

& honor our filmmakers

Closing Cocktail Party

Renaissance Event Hall

Saturday, March 9th

8pm–Midnight

Award Ceremony: 9pm

Free appetizers for badge holders

Specialty cocktails

(Cash bar)

Open to public. Bring your friends!

Complimentary shuttle service starting at 7:15pm

from P.S. 69, 77-‐02 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights

Celebrating challenging films from

around the world

and around the corner.

The Queens World Film Festival March 5 – 10, 2013

MARCH 5-‐10,2013

YEAR 3 YOU ARE HERE!

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WELCOME TO QUEENS!

The largest of all of the boroughs and the most ethnically

diverse urban area in the world, Queens is a unique

community representing over 100 countries. This week

you will be part of this 100% NYC experience as you enjoy

these neighborhoods that the Festival calls “home.”

Jackson Heights, the birthplace of the Festival, hosts

Queens' most striking array of cultures. Its "Little India"

brings you jewelry, music, clothing and some of the City’s most

authentic South Asian cuisine. In this part of town, you will also enjoy

Tibetan momos, Korean barbeque, Uruguayan empanadas, Mexican

horchata, Argentinian parrillada and Colombian arepas of every variety.

Opening night, you meet Greek Astoria, and NY’s film production

center, a neighborhood of old-‐world charm offering Japanese cuisine,

Turkish delights, Egyptian falafel, Moroccan hookah bars and all-‐night

cafes . Neighboring Long Island City (LIC) has the best of old-‐school,

industrial Queens , sweeping waterfront panoramic views, charming

brownstone-‐lined streets and a flourishing arts and music scene not-‐to-‐

be-‐missed.

If you have questions locate your friendly QWFF staff member, consult our

website or contact: [email protected].

– Katha & Don Cato

GETTING AROUND

TRAVEL OPTIONS

Twelve subways stops in Queens, with access to Manhattan & Brooklyn

(7, E, J, Z, G, R, V, F, W, M, N, A). The Long Island Railroad (LIRR)

operates 20 stations in the borough, and Queens is accessible by all

major highways and a ferry system. Major subway hubs:

• Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Ave (E, F, G, R, M, #7, buses)

• 23rd Street/Courthouse Square: (E, G, M, #7, buses )

NOTE: #7 only runs to QUEENS PLAZA from JACKSON HEIGHTS weekends

Local Car Service: MEXICANA 718.446.8700 • New Experience: 718.729.0000

WHAT ARE WE DOING TONIGHT?

WWW.QUEENSWORLD FILMFESTIVAL.COM

We made a few suggestions for places to network and hang out before,

after and in-‐between screenings. We hope you will take advantage of

the specials that our venue partners have offered our filmmakers.

The weekday activities are freestyle, but we hope you will ALL join us for

the OPENING NIGHT PARTY at STUDIO SQUARE and our AWARDS

CEREMONY & CLOSING PARTY at THE RENAISSAMCE EVENT HALL on

Saturday at 8pm.

Photos © Alex López, Andres Otero & Rafael O. Gonzalez.


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ESPRESSO 77 Our friendly neighborhood coffee shop.

Independently-‐owned. Eclectic selections.

Home base.

35-‐57 77 Street, Jackson Heights

http://espresso77.com

Events Each year, QWFF brings the best and brightest together to experience real film,

network and collaborate. QWFF programming always includes opportunities to

meet local press and community and industry leaders. Panel discussions and

special “meet and greet” events round out the festival and help give a little back to

the City we love.

All events are open to the public.

http://www.terrazacafe.org

Wristbands entitle guests to happy hour

all night long. Live music.

40-‐19 Gleane Street, Jackson Heights

LA TERRAZA: FRIDAY

www.longislandcitybar.com

Classic watering hole. Drink specials for

badge holders all night.

45-‐58 Vernon Blvd, LIC

LIC BAR: THURSDAY

Happy hour all night for ticketholders. DJ.

84-‐16 Northern Boulevard,

Jackson Heights

D’ANTIGUA: WEDNESDAY

www.zhotelny.com

Boutique hotel with rooftop panoramic

views. 15% discount on food & beverage all

week. Shuttle post-‐Secret Theatre.

11-‐01 43 Avenue, LIC

Z NYC HOTEL: WEDNESDAY


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Winner’s Circle: Sunday Dinner & Movie: Wednesday

OPENING NIGHT AFTER PARTY: STUDIO SQUARE Now in Year 2 as venue partner, STUDIO SQUARE welcomes THE

QUEENS WORLD FILM FESTIVAL and its guests to their BULB ROOM.

Studio Square is located steps from the Museum of the Moving Image

in the heart of Queens’ film production district. Studio Square itself is

comprised of 10 unique filming locations up to 30,000 sq. ft. Get your

wristbands at the opening screening to receive 2-‐for-‐1 drink specials.

(Bar will pour DOUBLES for price of one!) Enjoy American and German

fare at their grill. (ATM onsite).

35-‐37 36th Street • (718) 383-‐1001

Armondo’s Restaurant 74-‐27 37th Ave

6:30pm

www.studiosquarenyc.com

Includes a cocktail, appetizer, entree

coffee, dessert and pass to Grace

Under Fire short films series.

Encore screening of Queens World

Film Festival Award winners.

The Secret Theatre 44-‐02 23rd St

Starting at 1pm

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Jackson Heights: Pio Pio, La Pequña Colombiana, La Nueva, La Fusta, Novo, Indian Taj,

Dehli Heights, Dosa Delight, Ayada, Nusara, Letty’s, Cannelle. Due Fratelli, Jax Inn,

Legends Bar & BBQ.

Astoria: Queens Kickshaw, Sugarfreak, Café Bar, 5 Napkin, Astor Bake Shop, Omonia,

Astor Room, Thymari, Winegasm, Il Bambino, Basil, Pachanga Patterson

LIC: LIC Market, El, Ay Si, Manducatis Rustica, Courtsquare Diner, M. Wells, Creek &

Cave, Flour & Herbs, Café Henri, Dutch Kills.

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