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GI Film Festival
LocationWashington, D.C., Virginia, San Diego
LanguageInternational
Websitegifilmfestival.com

The GI Film Group was founded in 2007 by Army veteran Laura Law-Millett and Brandon Millett and established the GI Film Festival with the goal of preserving the stories of American veterans past and present through film, television and live special events. GIFF's flagship festival is held each May during Armed Forces Month in Washington, D.C. from 2007 to 2018.

In 2015, KPBS in San Diego organized the first-ever GI Film Festival San Diego in collaboration with the Millet's and Film Consortium San Diego. Since 2018, San Diego has become the exclusive home for the festival, taking place annually. Festival events have included screenings, panels, Q&As, mixers, and gala awards ceremonies.

The GI Film Group also produced a live event military base tour, a National Cinematic Salute to the Troops showcased in 400 theaters across the country and a Best of GIFF television series on The American Heroes Channel and The Pentagon Channel.[1]

Venues in the DC area have included the Embassy of Canada, the Anjelika Film Center at Mosaic, the Cannon House Office Building, the Howard Theater, the Carnegie Institution for Science and the US Navy Memorial Theater among others.

Venues in San Diego have included the USS Midway Museum, Balboa Theater, Village Theaters in Coronado, Ultrastar Cinemas and DoubleTree hotel in Mission Valley,[2] as well as the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park.[3]

Military-related films from other countries are also eligible for submission to the festival.[4]

History

The inaugural flagship event was held in 2008 over Memorial Day Weekend at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.[5][6]

The inaugural GI Film Festival San Diego event was held in October 2015 with the British film Kilo Two Bravo as the opening night film.[7]

Notable events

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2016

2017

2018

2019

Award winners

2007

2008

2009

[20]

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

[21]

2018

[22]

2019

San Diego:[23]

2022

San Diego:[24]

Museum of Photographic Arts

References

  1. ^ "The G.I. Film Festival". The Hill. 13 May 2008.
  2. ^ KPBS. "Inaugural GI Film Festival San Diego Announces Event Schedule". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  3. ^ KPBS. "Inaugural GI Film Festival San Diego Announces Event Schedule". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  4. ^ "Canadian soldier leaves family a secret video farewell". thespec.com. 13 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Defense.gov News Article: America Supports You: Actor Gary Sinise Receives 'G.I. Spirit Award'". archive.defense.gov. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  6. ^ Perks, Ashley (2008-05-13). "The G.I. Film Festival". The Hill. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  7. ^ KPBS. "Inaugural GI Film Festival San Diego Announces Event Schedule". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  8. ^ GI Film Festival (14 April 2008). "Hollywood Stars to Celebrate American GIs at the 2nd Annual GI Film... -- re> ARLINGTON, Va., April 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --". prnewswire.com.
  9. ^ "Defense.gov News Article: GI Film Festival Puts Military in Focus". archive.defense.gov. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  10. ^ "How Soldiers are Memorialized in Popular Culture | To the Point". KCRW. 25 May 2009. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
  11. ^ "Upcoming GI film festival highlights famous Guard unit". National Guard. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
  12. ^ "GI Film Festival 2011 Flyer" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-12-20.
  13. ^ Schwab, Nikki. "Ross Perot being honored at the GI Film Festival". Washington Examiner. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  14. ^ "GI Film Festival - Reel Stories! Real Heroes!".
  15. ^ "Judd Nelson advocates for veterans at GI Film Festival". The Washington Times. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  16. ^ Wilkens, John. "Filmmaker Ken Burns aims for healing with new documentary about Vietnam War". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  17. ^ Cavanaugh, Brooke Ruth, Maureen (25 September 2018). "National GI Film Festival Kicks Off In San Diego Tuesday". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2019-10-10.((cite web)): CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  18. ^ "GI Film Festival San Diego's Family Movie Night to Feature Marvel Studios' Smash Hit 'Captain Marvel'". 2019 GI Film Festival San Diego. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  19. ^ "G.I. Film Festival Announces 2007 Winner | Archives | Veterans Today". www.veteranstodayarchives.com. 17 June 2007. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  20. ^ "Best of Festival Winners". GI Film Festival - Reel Stories! Real Heroes!.
  21. ^ "And That's a Wrap! Thank You For Joining Us for The 2015 GI Film Festival". GI Film Festival 2015.
  22. ^ "GI Film Festival San Diego 2018 Winners Announced │ U.S. Veterans Magazine". US Veterans and Military Magazine | A US Veterans News Resource. 2018-10-04. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  23. ^ "GI Film Festival San Diego 2019 Award Winners". 2019 GI Film Festival San Diego. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  24. ^ "Filmmakers and actors take home coveted awards at GI Film Festival San Diego". cbs8.com. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2022-05-27.

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