Parties and Receptions

Open to All Access Passholders Only. No one will be "shushing" you in this library! Dance to the sounds of DJ Heelturn and enjoy specialty cocktails and hors d'oeuvres by The Library, sponsored by St. Petersburg/Clearwater Film Commission. You're sure to find a comfy spot on one of the Library’s patios and plush leather sofas fit for bibliophiles and cinephiles alike. 

Open to All Access Passholders Only You've probably noticed the amazing lineup of musicians that the NOFF 2019 Music Initiative is bringing out...now Monday is our chance to give them a break and let you flex the musical side of your creativity! Come ready to belt your favorite tunes (or play backup dancer for your friends) at a good old fashioned karaoke party. Our sponsor SAGindie knows a good performance when they see one, so shoot your shot!

Open to All Access and Weekender Passholders Only. What better way to close out the weekend than with a NOLA style kickback at Three Keys in the Ace Hotel New Orleans. Dance through the lush and design-forward lobby bar to DJ Ally Bea and enjoy a cash bar and flowing specialty cocktails inside Three Keys. If you want to jazz up your look a bit, stop at the DARE by Dionna J Glitter Bar.  Most cities don't party so hard on a Sunday, but New Orleans isn't most cities. 

Open to All Access, Weekender, and Student Pass holders. NOFF celebrates the Louisiana premiere of Burning Cane with our home-grown filmmaker in true NOLA fashion. In New Orleans, Hip Hop and Bounce have celebrated many more than 30 years in the upper echelon of party vibes...so join us for a hip-hop house party in...you guessed it...an old school gymnasium."It's Lit" will display some of the best local hip hop and bounce acts of today from the #NOFF2019 Music Initiative cohort.

Open to All Access and Weekender Pass holders Only. A true New Orleans food & wine experience! Explore the Chloe Wine Collection on the rooftop terrace and enjoy the hosted bar with a focus on a few favorite New Orleans cocktails.

Open to All Access Passholders Only. Mailchimp presents the Filmmaker Welcome Party at The Drifter Hotel, a welcome for #NOFF2019 filmmakers and industry guests. Tasty Treat Food Truck will be on site with some complimentary treats for the first to arrive.

Open to All Access Passholders and Opening Night Film + Party ticket holders. The first night of #NOFF2022 parties will kick off at Second Line Stages following the opening night screening of The Inspection, with music from the ultimate party starter, DJ Keith Scott.