2025 Summer Soirée

On July 25, Almanack Screenwriters and Almanack Arts hosted our annual Summer Soirée, a magical evening of storytelling, music, and celebration. Longtime friends and champions of our programs joined many new faces, making it a special night with artists, supporters, and enthusiasts.

Our featured guest was Grammy Award-winning record producer and music supervisor George Drakoulias, who shared insights from his remarkable career, highlighting how songs bring stories to life on screen. We watched highlights from George’s work, followed by a live conversation and audience Q&A with filmmaker and musician Haroula Rose, an alum of both Almanack Screenwriters (‘16) and Almanack Songwriters (‘21). The evening also featured a very special intimate performance by singer-songwriter Cassandra Jenkins, a sunset DJ set by Rob Ackroyd, and a live performance from Brad Smith.

This event reflected our shared Almanack mission: championing and supporting artists, building connections, and creating moments that inspire. We are deeply grateful to our host committee, sponsors, and all the artists whose talents made this evening so special. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next summer for another gathering under the stars!