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After the credits roll, the red carpet unveils a new side of the San Diego Film Festival. Discover San Diego's party potential in the jam-packed roundup below. Sip mojitos and soak in the sun, mix and mingle into the evening, and dance all night with the San Diego Film Festival.

All SDFF parties are open to VIP, American Express Platinum members, and festival and day pass holders only, unless otherwise noted.

Opening Night Premiere & Party
8:30PM-Midnight, Thursday, Sept. 27, The Ivy Hotel, San Diego

The Opening Night Premiere Party presented by Sundance Channel & Cox Communications kicks off the film festival in red carpet style at the all-new Ivy Hotel in San Diego. Attracting local and national media, celebrities, filmmakers and socialites, pass holders will have the opportunity to mingle on one of San Diego's coolest rooftops. VIP hosted bar from 9-11PM.

American Express Private Filmmaker Dinner & Cocktail Party
4-7PM, Friday, September. 28, Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego

SDFF joins forces with American Express to provide AMEX by invitation only members a golden ticket unavailable to any other attendee. AMEX Platinum pass holders are invited to a post-screening cocktail-style dinner and filmmaker Q&A at the Hard Rock Sales Center, followed by a premier glimpse into the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego.

Industry Party
8:30PM-Midnight, Friday, September 28, W Hotel, San Diego

Presented by RockStar Energy Drink and Limelight Public Relations, the industry party is a must for industry socialites or anyone looking to hang with the hip insiders. VIP hosted bar in Magnet from 9-11PM.

944 Actors Ball & Awards Ceremony
8:30PM-1AM, Saturday, September 29, House of Blues, San Diego

The Actor's Ball & Awards Ceremony, presented by 944 Magazine, is the pre-eminent lifestyle event of the San Diego Film Festival, offering ticket holders the ideal opportunity to get dolled up and rub shoulders with Hollywood's hottest. Live entertainment by nationally renowned DJ and drum percussionist, Ravi Drums. Awards ceremony will be hosted by “Extra's” own Michael Corbett. VIP hosted bar from 9-11PM.

944 Sunkissed Beach Party
1-6PM, Sunday, September 30, Beach at W Hotel, San Diego

944 takes over the San Diego W Hotel rooftop from beach to wet. Enjoy a mojito bar hosted by Tommy Bahama Rum from 1-3PM, with down-tempo beats from Adam Powell of Liquid Sugar and conga entertainment by Mark DeMascole.

Closing Night Film & Wrap Party
8:30PM-Midnight, Sunday, September 30, Keating Hotel, San Diego

Think: unwind, relax, soak it all in. It's been a great escape, and it's not over yet. After a fabulous four days of films, wind down at the official SDFF Wrap Party. Sponsored by Tommy Bahama Rum.