Join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the New Orleans Film Society with a night replete with gourmet dishes, craft cocktails, and unforgettable entertainment to support independent cinema in New Orleans.

Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019
Time: Patron Party 7pm-8pm & Gala 8pm-11pm
Location: The Farrell Estate, 4534 St. Charles Avenue
Gala Chairs: Elston and Deven Howard
Honorary Chairs: Lisa & Rick Farrell
Gala committee: Mamta Melwani & Karon Reese

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About the location:
The Mediterranean-style Smith House, now the Farrell Estate, was built in 1906 for the president of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange, William Smith. Our gracious hosts for the 2019 New Orleans Film Society Gala, Rick and Lisa Farrell, have lovingly restored the property to its historic grandeur, with an extensive collection of antiques and rare artwork.

 

 

About our 2019 Celluloid Hero:
This year’s New Orleans Film Society Gala honors Susan Brennan, a life-long New Orleanian and the owner and developer of Second Line Stages, the first LEED Gold certified, state of the art, sustainable sound stages in the United States. Susan’s immense contributions to arts & culture in New Orleans, and her pioneering vision for film infrastructure in our city, have made a lasting impact on our community.

 

Entertainment: Moroccan master guitarist Mahmoud Chouki will perform live at the Patron Party. Legendary New Orleans native trumpeter Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers (left) will perform live later in the evening followed by dance tunes by DJ RQ Away.

 

 

Thanks to all who joined, supported, and honored our 2018 Gala. You can see photos from the step & repeat here, and other photos from the Gala on our Instagram page and Facebook album.