Song For Marion after party

On Friday, 19th October, the stars of Song for Marion attended the London Film Festival screening after party at the Mayfair Hotel sponsored by CIROC Ultra Premium Vodka. Guests included Gemma Arteton and Sir Terrance Stamp.

In the lavish surroundings of the Mayfair Hotel, guests were greeted with trays of CIROC red carpet and CIROC rocks cocktails. Gemma Arteton was seen enjoying herself with husband Stefano Catelli and friends, and was overheard saying how much she had enjoyed working on Song for Marion. 

Sir Terrance Stamp and Gemma Arteton

Gemma looked every part the Bond girl in a black jacket style dress paired with beige Prada wedges. When speaking about the film Gemma said ' I was working on a violent badass film when I discovered this script and I thought it was beautiful.' 

Iconic Sir Terrance complimented fellow co-star Vanessa Redgrave openly saying that she had ‘such great tragedy the year before making the film - losing her daughter, sister and brother and that's what goes towards making her a great artist.' 

British Director Paul Andrew Williams created a beautifully touching film that had guests weeping in their seats. He also paid a personal tribute to his Drama and English teacher who stood to an applauding audience. 

As the evening wore on, guests including the real life choir appearing in the film who also attended the premiere and party enjoyed the atmosphere as they danced in to the early hours of the morning to a range of music.

Argo Premiere and After Party

On Wednesday 17^th October, guests and stars attended the BFI London Film Festival screening of Ben Affleck’s newest directorial venture; Argo. Having already gained massive critical acclaim for his latest film, Affleck, who is also the lead in the movie, made his way along with other cast members Bryan Cranston and John Goodman to The Sanderson Hotel in Soho to continue the celebrations after the screening at a bash sponsored by CIROC Ultra Premium Vodka.

Bryan Cranston, Ben Affleck and John Goodman

Ben Affleck looked dapper in a black fitted suit and remained humble as he claimed that he was absolutely ‘honoured to have a film in the London Film Festival’ and he ‘dreamt about having a film premiere in London since he was child.’

Even with it’s comedic aspects, Argo, was a brilliant thriller focusing on the true story of a CIA infiltration agent in Iran, and reconfirms Ben Affleck’s position in Hollywood as a very capable director.  Guests who attended the screening were clearly very impressed with the film, and had even cheered and clapped mid film.

Hyde Park on Hudson After Party

On Tuesday 16^th October, guests flocked to the grand surroundings of the Corinthia Hotel in Whitehall for the after party of Hyde Park On Hudson, starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney, Olivia Williams and Samuel West. Other guests at the event included James Bond 'Skyfall' star Ralph Fiennes. 

Ralph Fiennes

Staying true to the film the cast of 'Hyde Park on Hudson' celebrated the London Film Festival screening CÎROC® Vodka Martinis in a venue that the Queen of England would be proud of; The Corinthia Ballrooms. In the grand venue guests and stars alike mingled to a backdrop of 30s and 40s era swing and jazz music, whilst sipping on fabulous cocktails and nibbling delicious finger food.

Bill Murray

Star of the film Bill Murray was in good spirits as always, cracking jokes to anyone in earshot and highlighted his love for London and how it's always a pleasure being here. He also commended the capital on a fantastic showing of the summer Olympics and Paralympics, saying it "gave him goosebumps" watching it on TV!

Roger Michell & friend

The director of the film, Roger Michell, explained  - ‘I was so keen to cast Murray as the US president that I had 'stalked' him for the past year until he agreed’.

Guests drank CÎROC® Pomegranate Martini and CÎROC® Classic Martini.

Marion Cotillard wearing Chopard

To present her latest movie “Rust and Bone” at the BFI London Film Festival, the Oscar-winner actress chose to wear an elegant evening watch from the Xtravaganza collection by Chopard in white gold paved with diamonds, as well as a ring from the Happy Emotions collection, in white gold paved with diamonds.