BAR World Premiere After-Party – VIP Exclusive
An exclusive after-party for filmmakers, bar industry insiders, media, and Cinequest’s special guests.
From Director Don Hardy and Producer Maxwell Britten, BAR is a feature documentary that explores the craft, education, and deep sense of community that defines the bartending profession.
At the heart of the film is the BAR 5-Day Program (Beverage Alcohol Resource)—the industry’s most rigorous spirits education program, which has shaped generations of bartenders and spirits professionals.
On Friday, March 14, BAR makes its world premiere on the opening weekend of the Cinequest Film Festival—and we’re closing out the night in true industry fashion.
📍 Location: Paper Plane, 72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA
📅 Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM
🍸 Hosted By
🔹 Director Don Hardy & Producer Maxwell Britten
🔹 George Lalouh (Owner, Paper Plane & Barsmarts Alumni)
🔹 Presenting Spirits Partners: Fords Gin, J. Rieger, Del Maguey, Stray Dog Wild Gin.
This VIP, invite-only after-party will bring together leading voices in bartending, spirits, film, and media for a night of exceptional cocktails, industry networking, and a celebration of the bartending profession on the big screen.
⚡ RSVP required. No walk-ins. Space is extremely limited.
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