viv-eleve

Uh oh, something went wrong. Please check your network connection and try again.

Director’s Cut: Private Screening & Filmmaker's Salon
Go beyond the screen with a New York experimental filmmaker. Experience a private short film screening, join an intimate artist salon, and sip cocktails inspired by cinema.

Meet your host

Michèle S
Michèle S
Your favorite curator’s favorite curator
View profile
Michèle S
Your favorite curator’s favorite curator

Experience Overview

Part I – Screening at Cinémixologie: Michèle curates a bespoke short-film program in partnership with Cinémixologie, pulling works from her Artist Film Club network or experimental luminaries like Sarah ElMasry, Umi Ishihara, or her own filmography. The filmmaker (or a proxy artist) joins for a short Q&A facilitated by Michèle herself. Part II – Insider Salon: After the screening, guests are escorted to a nearby private space or tucked-away back room of a cocktail bar for a roundtable-style salon. Michèle guides the conversation: What did the films do to you? What tensions linger? How does structure encode power? Part III – Cinematic Cocktails: The night concludes with a custom drink menu where each cocktail is inspired by a visual motif or character archetype from the film(s). Michèle shares a micro-story with each drink—pulling from film theory, dream logic, or a personal memory—and guests toast the invisible script between them.
  • Private screening of a curated program of short, experimental films
  • An intimate, host-led Q&A with a featured filmmaker or artist
  • A roundtable-style salon discussion guided by your host, Michèle Saint-Michel
  • One custom-designed cinematic cocktail inspired by the films
  • Expert commentary and hosting from a film industry insider
Duration:Each experience lasts approximately 3 hours.

Experience Flow

6:45 PM
Arrive at Cinémixologie in Williamsburg for welcome and introductions
7:00 PM
Short film screening and Q&A with artist or proxy
8:15 PM
Guests are guided to private cocktail salon venue
8:30 PM
Intimate salon-style discussion led by Michèle

Gallery

Additional Details
Meeting Point: Cinémixologie Microcinema
Dress Code: Smart casual or gallery chic. This is a stylish, intimate night out in one of Brooklyn's most creative neighborhoods.
Guest Responsibility: Bring a sense of curiosity and openness to dialogue. Arrive promptly—film screening starts on time. Bring valid ID for cocktail service (21+)
Who it’s for: Curious creative, cinephiles, inspired thinkers, romantics, artists, and lovers of off-the-beaten-path Brooklyn culture. No film school required.
Cancellation policy
Guests can cancel up to 7 days before the experience start time for a full refund. Additionally, cancellations made within 24 hours of booking are eligible for a full refund, provided the booking was made more than 48 hours before the experience start time.
Your payment and satisfaction are guaranteed by Viv Élevé.
For more details, please see the Cancellation Policy in the Guest Hub.
FAQ
Do I need any filmmaking experience?
What kind of films will we see?
Will I meet filmmakers?