For avid moviegoers, a film festival is a momentous event.
For filmmakers, it’s their time to captivate viewers with their creative vision.
Nowhere was this more true than at the Castro Theatre on Thursday night.
(He wouldn’t see it that night either, more on that below.)
You see,Beginnerswas inspired by his personal life story.
Though we’d love to give you a full review of the film, it will have to wait.
So, what was it like attending opening night?
Front view of the historic Castro Theatre.
On the red carpet, Graham Leggat, Executive Director of the San Francisco Film Society.
SFIFF staff handing out program guides.
Eugene and I inside the Castro.
Rachel Rosen, Director of Programming at San Francisco Film Society, interviewing director Mike Mills.
One of those rare and authentic moment.
He missed the screening entirely but made it halfway through the Q&A.
This was Mike and Ewan’s warm embrace.
Rachel Rosen interviewing both Ewan McGregor and Mike Mills.
Overall, a great night filled with poignant moments.
ensure to catchBeginnerswhen it comes to a theater near you.
You’ll laugh, you might cry but most of all, you won’t be sorry.
Beginners websiteandFacebook fan page
Photo credit: Eugene Kim (My Modern Met)
