New York, NY – September 19, 2024 – The Travel Agency, New York’s premier cannabis destination and a purpose-driven, BIPOC-founded company, is proud to announce its role as a Contributing Sponsor and first-ever cannabis sponsor for the 62nd New York Film Festival (NYFF62), presented by Film at Lincoln Center. This year’s festival features highly anticipated premieres, including The Room Next Door by Pedro Almodóvar, Blitz by Steve McQueen, and Nickel Boys by RaMell Ross, with appearances from stars like Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, and Saoirse Ronan. As part of this landmark sponsorship, The Travel Agency will also serve as the Exclusive Sponsor for Cinephile Game Night, the ultimate trivia event for film nerds, movie geeks, and cinephiles. The one-of-a-kind event returns to NYFF for the third consecutive year, in what has become an annual highlight of the festival.
The Travel Agency is partnering with four customer favorite cannabis brands—Hudson Cannabis, Ayrloom, Silly Nice, and Rove—to bring an elevated experience to the festival’s cinephile community through unique and engaging game nights. The collaboration further underscores The Travel Agency’s commitment to social equity, community empowerment, and purposeful partnerships.
Pre-Festival Cinephile Game Nights at The Travel Agency Lounge:
- Wednesday, September 18 – 7:30 PM | The Travel Agency Lounge (62 East 13th Street, Union Square, NYC) – RSVP here
- Wednesday, September 25 – 7:30 PM | The Travel Agency Lounge (62 East 13th Street, Union Square, NYC) – RSVP here
Valid 21+ ID Required | No Consumption Onsite
Cinephile Game Nights at Film at Lincoln Center. Doors open at 7:30pm, with the game taking place 8:00-9:00 PM:
- Saturday, September 28 – Silly Nice Brand Highlight
- Sunday, September 29 – Hudson Cannabis Brand Highlight
- Monday, September 30 – Ayrloom Brand Highlight
- Tuesday, October 8 – Rove Brand Highlight
The pre-festival game nights will be held at The Travel Agency Lounge at 62 East 13th Street, providing an immersive, first-come, first-served trivia experience where participants can mingle with movie lovers and engage with products from the participating cannabis brands. The additional four game nights will take place at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center’s Amphitheater during the festival, featuring brand highlights and unique experiences, including specialty prize packages worth up to $500.
Cinephile Game Night is the ultimate movie trivia event, featuring a mix of movie trivia and other popular Cinephile games like Six Degrees, Filmography, and Inglorious Basterd. Hosted by Cinephile creator Cory Everett, with Cinephile Game Night co-hosts Jordan Raup, Conor O’Donnell, and Dan Mecca, the game nights offer chances to win NYFF62 tickets and other exciting prizes.
“Since the dawn of talkies, cinema and cannabis have been a match made in movie-watching heaven. In New York State, this connection is being celebrated in a groundbreaking way through The Travel Agency’s partnership with the New York Film Festival and Film at Lincoln Center. As the first cannabis sponsor of NYFF62, this collaboration underscores the innovative spirit that defines both the festival and Film at Lincoln Center. It highlights The Travel Agency and our partners’ roles as leaders in the New York cultural scene, pioneering new and exciting ways to engage with cannabis and culture.” – Srđa, Partnerships & Events Manager, The Travel Agency
“Film at Lincoln Center is proud to announce our trailblazing partnership with The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store at the 62nd New York Film Festival in support of our lively, interactive Cinephile Game Nights,” said Elizabeth Gardner, Vice President, Partnerships and Advertising at Film at Lincoln Center. “We couldn’t be more excited for our organizations–each with impactful, purpose-driven missions–to come together to celebrate cinema, not only as a powerful form of artistic expression, but also a catalyst for connection, community, and fun.”
RSVP and Event Information:
Pre-Festival Cinephile Game Nights will be held at The Travel Agency Union Square Lounge (62 E 13th Street, New York, NY 10003), with more Cinephile Game Night events to be held at Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center’s Amphitheater (144 W 65th Street, New York, NY 10024) during NYFF62. Seating is first-come, first-served, so attendees are encouraged to arrive early.
For more information on The Travel Agency’s sponsorship and upcoming Cinephile Game Night events, please visit filmlinc.org/cinephile or contact Sam Gauchier, Senior Director at Michele Marie PR (sam@michelemariepr.com).
