Join us for a night of storytelling with these guests of Refocus Film Festival and Iowa City Book Festival to hear their war stories about creating art and getting it out into the world while sipping Iowa whiskey!

Admission: Reservations for passholders only. Rush Line free and public.

Mingle with fellow festival goers to celebrate opening night of the fest surrounded by the visual art of Nightbitch! Chat about the opening night film and compare plans for the rest of the fest. Sip on a cocktail. Listen to live music. Relax in the Ulysses Modern Lounge created just for fest weekend.

Party starts immediately following the opening night film at The Englert Theatre.

Admission: Open to all Refocus passholders and Opening Night ticket holders.

Join us before the first film of the festival for drinks, small bites and mingling with festival guests, sponsors, passholders and staff as we raise a glass and celebrate the start of a cinematic weekend. Hosted by James Investment Group.

*Invite Only + Omnibus Passholders

Take a break and mingle with Refocus Film Festival filmmakers, artists, and musicians plus Iowa City Book Festival VIPs. Enjoy a cocktail and delicious appetizers while chatting with fellow fest participants.

*Invite Only + Omnibus Passholders