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Red Carpet Cocktail: Barbara DeFina

A trailblazing and prolific American film producer who has left her mark on the film industry. Ms. DeFina’s films have entertained and inspired audiences around the world, and her commitment to education, diversity, and inclusion has made a real difference.  

Among her major credits are such winning films as Goodfellas, Casino, Hugo, Cape Fear, The Color of Money, Age of Innocence, and Last Temptation of Christ – to name a few.

Ms. DeFina will be featured in casual conversation with Paul Hardart, clinical professor of Marketing at the Stern School of Business at NYU.  Paul has produced and collaborated on a number of feature films including Max and Mary, Billy Elliott, and Being John Malkovich.

Order of Events

5:30 - 6:30 Welcome cocktails, open bar, light hors d’oeuvres in the High Peaks Lobby Bar
6:30 - 7:00 Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres served in the High Peaks Ballroom
7:00 - 7:30 Conversation with Barbara DeFina and Paul Hardart
7:30 - 8:00 Red Carpet photos and more food and drinks in the Lobby Bar.

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Red Carpet Cocktail: Barbara DeFina

Film Festival Tribute Gala 2023

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The Bouquets and Accolades include…

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In Spotlights

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Award winners in our Your Shorts are Showing competition:

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Educational Panels

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2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films
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Films presenting on 2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films

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Featured Films

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Meet the moderators

Each week, filmmakers will be interviewed by moderators who have previously presented at the Festival. Moderators include university-level film professors, producers, directors and an on-air guest host of Turner Classic Movies.

They’ll discuss how the filmmakers have worked and found opportunities during the pandemic; other projects of the filmmakers, either in production or under consideration; and memorable moments from the making of the selected films.

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A huge thanks to all our Sponsors and Partners

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