The screening is just the beginning! Keep the energy rolling after The Stunt Driver premiere and celebrate the official kickoff of the 11th Annual Forest City Film Festival Powered By London Hydro at the Hard Rock Hotel After-Party.
Join filmmakers and fellow movie lovers for an unforgettable night of drinks and celebration as they toast to the 11 days of incredible cinema and their very first day of film screenings!
Event Details & Logistics:
- Welcome Drink Included: Every ticket includes a complimentary drink on them to kick off the night!
- Tickets & Bundles: This page is for purchasing standalone After-Party tickets. If you would like to attend both The Stunt Driver screening and the party, please head over to the TD Opening Night event page to purchase an Opening Night Bundle!
- All Access Pass Holders: This event can also be redeemed using your FCFF All-Access Pass (RSVP required).
- Complimentary Shuttle: A free shuttle service will run from the Wolf Performance Hall directly to the Hard Rock Hotel following The Stunt Driver screening, with return trips back to the Wolf at the end of the night (seating is on a first-come, first-served basis).
- Exclusive Stay Discount: Planning to stay overnight? As the official 2026 accommodation partner, the Hard Rock Hotel is offering a special discount! Use promo code FORCFF when booking your stay.
FC48 Hour Film Challenge Kickoff:
Calling all filmmakers! This party is also the official kickoff to our FC48 Hour Film Challenge (Festival Edition). At around 10 PM, they will reveal the secret prop and prompts that confirmed teams must incorporate into the films they shoot over the next 48 hours before Sunday night's deadline. Please note that registered FC48 teams are required to have at least one team member in attendance at the party to receive their official prop and prompts! (Want to see the finished films on the big screen? Be sure to grab tickets for the FC48 Final Screening on Friday, October 23, 2026!)
Spots for this premiere celebration are limited, so grab your tickets today and raise a glass to Opening Night!
The 2026 edition of the Forest City Film Festival is Powered By London Hydro.
