Brie Larson, Chloe Sevigny at Closing Night of the Women of Cinefamily Film Festival
A slew of indie films from Sarah Ramos, Jodi Wille and Danny Perez at the inaugural Women of Cinefamily film festival.
“One on one love, and it branches out,” said Brie Larson after embracing her Women of Cinefamily co-founder Alia Penner.
It was a womens-only dinner inside The Standard’s Alma, where the Oscar winner, along with director Jodi Wille, hosted an intimate gathering to toast the closing night of Women of Cinefamily’s inaugural four-day film festival in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
“Brie and I founded this group really two years ago,” said Penner, who was involved with the nonprofit Cinefamily before starting the subgroup. “We’ve done so many fun screenings, but this weekend brought the most amazing women from all walks of film, talented artists, dancers and musicians.”
“Everything has been incredible,” said actress Sarah Ramos, who starred in and directed the short film “Fluffy” during the festival. “Are we having all of this?” she added, after glancing at the multi-course dinner menu.
“Looks delicious,” said writer Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith as the two sipped rosé together.
Kim Gordon, Kiernan Shipka, Caroline Vreeland, Liz Goldwyn, Rowan Blanchard and Sky Ferreira were some of the ladies who rubbed elbows inside, while Wille, who was on double duty, slipped away to the other side of the hotel to present “We Are Not Alone,” her documentary short on the Unarius Academy of Science.
Other programming from the BB Dakota-sponsored weekend included the 1977 horror classic “Suspiria,” with actress Jessica Harper (introduced by Rodarte’s Kate and Laura Mulleavy) and “The Hunting Ground,” a documentary about rape on college campuses–presented by Larson, who won an Oscar this year for her role as a rape survivor in “Room.”
“There were so many young girls asking Brie questions about the industry, [like] what they can do to learn to be an actress,” said Penner. “And it’s just [about] watching films. Go to the movies, go to these repertoire cinemas and support them, be open to seeing everything.”
Later, dinner guests skipped dessert to catch the final screening of the festival: the premiere of “Antibirth,” starring Chloe Sevigny and Natasha Lyonne, and directed by Danny Perez.
“We love women, and we love Cinefamily,” said Lyonne, keeping it short before presenting the kooky film inside the Silent Movie Theatre.
Jeremy Scott stood out in the audience in one of his colorful designs. “I’m here to support great women,” he said. “I heard this is going to be scary. Can’t wait to see…”
Women of Cinefamily Film Festival Closing Night
Chloe Sevigny attends the Women of Cinefamily weekend closing party at The Standard Hollywood on August 21, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.
Caroline Vreeland attends the Women of Cinefamily weekend closing party at The Standard Hollywood on August 21, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.
Chloe Sevigny and Natasha Lyonne attend the Women of Cinefamily weekend closing party at The Standard Hollywood on August 21, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.
Lani Trock and Ashleigh Parsons attend the Women of Cinefamily weekend closing party at The Standard Hollywood on August 21, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.
Glori Reantaso, Caroline Vreeland, Rebecca Hearn and Katharine O’Brien attend the Women of Cinefamily weekend closing party at The Standard Hollywood on August 21, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.
Director Mette Marie-Katz attends the Women of Cinefamily weekend closing party at The Standard Hollywood on August 21, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.
Natasha Lyonne attends the Women of Cinefamily weekend closing party at The Standard Hollywood on August 21, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.
Caroline Vreeland attends the Women of Cinefamily weekend closing party at The Standard Hollywood on August 21, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.
Rebecca Hearn and Claire Bargout attend the Women of Cinefamily weekend closing party at The Standard Hollywood on August 21, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.
Rowan Blanchard and Kiernan Shipka attend the Women of Cinefamily weekend closing party at The Standard Hollywood on August 21, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.
Mette Marie-Katz attends the Women of Cinefamily weekend closing party at The Standard Hollywood on August 21, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.
Yael Stone arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere “Antibirth” at Cinefamily on August 21, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
Artist Alia Penner and Brie Larson attend the Women of Cinefamily weekend closing party at The Standard Hollywood on August 21, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.
Jeremy Scott arrives at the Premiere Of IFC Midnight’s “Antibirth” at Cinefamily on August 21, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
Kim Gordon arrives at the Premiere Of IFC Midnight’s “Antibirth” at Cinefamily on August 21, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
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