Whistler Watch

The Whistler Film Festival is coming and it’s about to start. It runs from December 4th to December 7th.

Here’s a run down of some of the events that’ll be taking place during the festival. I’ll write more info about the film festival later.

If you’re interested in getting tickets to the following events, there’s a few ways you can get them.

Web
www.whistlerfilmfestival.com
Open: 24/7. Note: Each web order will result in a confirmation number being issued. Please note your confirmation number and bring it with you when you pick up your order along with your credit card and photo I.D. There is a $2 handling fee per web order.

Phone
1-877-838-FILM (3456) or 604-932-SHOW (7469)
Open: Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, December 7
Hours: 11:00am – 6:00pm daily

Visit the Festival Box Office
Location: In the heart of Whistler Village; Salon A in The New Blackcomb Lodge at 4220 Gate Way Drive
Open: Thursday, November 13 to Saturday, December 6
Hours: 11:00am – 6:00pm daily

Events

Opening Gala
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Doors 7:30pm l Gala Film Presentation 8:00pm
Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $25. No host bar.

Celebrating William Vince
Friday, December 5, 2008
Reception 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Tribute 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Whistler Conference Centre. Grand Foyer
Tickets: $100 (includes $50 tax receipt). Host bar.

Tribute to Donald Sutherland
Saturday, December 6 Reception 7:30pm - 8:00pm Tribute 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $50. Host bar.

Celebrity Challenge
Saturday, December 6
10:00am - 11:30am
Ego Bowl on Whistler Mountain
Free To View with a valid Whistler Blackcomb lift ticket.

Festival Party
Saturday, December 6, 2008
9:30pm til late
Garibaldi Lift Company
Tickets: $25. No host bar.

Awards Bar
Sunday, December 2
10:00am - 12:00pm
Whistler Conference Centre
Tickets: $40. Includes buffet brunch.