Posted on Wed, Mar 28, 2012 : 9:49 a.m.
Images from opening night of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival
By Chris Asadian
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Pat Oleszko, of New York City, hits the Michigan Theater in style with a lavish outfit and cocktail glass at the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Pat Oleszko, of New York City, hits the Michigan Theater in style with a lavish outfit and cocktail glass at the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Constance Crump, of Ann Arbor, center, and Alison Crump, of Cambridge, Mass., socialize during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Dustin Krcatovich, of Ypsilanti, spins some tunes during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Ravens Club Bartender John Tipton, pours a drink during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Throngs of people fill the lobby during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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A metal rose sits out on display as part of a silent auction during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Cynthia Olcott, of Ann Arbor, moves through the crowd during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Zach Damon, of Ann Arbor, cracks a smile during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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AAFF Tech Director Tom Bray uses an iPad to transmit his face to everyone at the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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George Manupelli, founder of AAFF, has a conversation with Adrianne Finelli, AAFF installation artist/screening committee member, during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Phillip Harding, of Ann Arbor, checks his phone during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Shannon Kohlitz, filmmaker of Ann Arbor, wears an open back dress during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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A tower of mini-cupcakes sits atop a table during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Usher Debbie Upton counts people as they enter the main theater during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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RoosRoast Coffee Works Public Relations Manager Paul Miller enthusiastically serves up fresh brews during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Ken Kozora, of Manchester, right, talks to A.T. Bick, of Ann Arbor, during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Appetizers are served from a tray during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Several items sit out during a silent auction at the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Eric Broekhuizen, of Saline, checks out the program during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Luke Halton, of Ann Arbor, stands near a mirror during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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People begin to find their seats before the first screening at the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Dorothy Bray, 90, of Ann Arbor, enjoys popcorn while sitting in her seat reserved for her by her son, Tom Bray, the festival's tech director, during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Someone shows off the sign posted on Dorothy Bray's seat during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Kristen Zelenka, AAFF intern and filmmaker, looks through the program with friend Erica Nachman, of Newport News, Va., far-left, during the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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AAFF Director Donald Harrison gives a speech before the first screening at the opening reception of the 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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The Ann Arbor Film Festival opened for its 50th edition Tuesday night. Photographer Chris Asadian captured these images.
Check out all our coverage of the festival, and see the festival website for more information.
Comments
justcurious
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 : 3:38 p.m.
Photographer Chris Asadian did a great job documenting the event. I see Constance Crump in one of the photographs. I always enjoyed her restaurant reviews in the Ann Arbor News.