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ISSUE ONE                NOVEMBER 1, 2006
Up on the Roof
AFI FEST Pops Top for Second Year


Scene from AFI FEST Rooftop Village

More than 60,000 attendees are expected, at one time or another, to rise to festival headquarters in the AFI FEST Rooftop Village. For the second year in a row, a suite of elegant pavilions awaits just outside the elevator on the roof (7th level) of ArcLight Hollywood's parking structure.

Centralized, accessible and convenient, the Rooftop Village offers panoramic views of Los Angeles, plus a hospitality and communications infrastructure to serve ticket buyers, badge holders, filmmakers, sponsors and the international press corps for the duration of AFI FEST.

AFI FEST Information Booth - Centrally located in the courtyard, this is the first point of contact at the AFI FEST Rooftop Villlage. The Ambassador Team is here to help navigate and answer questions.

Box Office & Will Call - Walk-up ticket and pass sales, and will-call services.

  • November 1: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • November 2-11: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • November 12: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Hospitality Desks - Inside the Box Office, check-in and information for Filmmakers, Film Professionals, Volunteers, Sponsors, Transportation and AFM attendees.

Moviefone Cinema Lounge - Relaxed environment for AFI FEST pass holders, open 11:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight starting November 2. Open bar starts at 5:00 PM. Spectacular views the entire time. Unique special events include the Music Cafe, with eclectic performances from emerging artists.

The LOFT - The event space houses a sleek, modern, fully functional reception area for more than 400 guests, with stunning views of the Los Angeles basin and downtown.

The Press Center - A quiet area for media crews to stage interviews, access video, screen films, retrieve credentials, and access press boxes for daily updates. Home of Getty Images, official AFI FEST photographer.

Audi Pavilion - This is the showcase of AFI FEST 2006. With breathtaking views of the city, the Audi Pavilion is an upscale lounge. Intimate lighting, hip and sophisticated furnishings, a premium bar and ambient music make the Audi Pavilion the ultimate respite for talent, VIPs and Audi guests.