Belmont World Film 10th Anniversary Online Auction is now open. The online auction will run through Friday, May 13, with the live event taking place on Saturday night, May 14. Proceeds benefit Belmont World Film's work in promoting cross-cultural understanding through the powerful universal language of film.
Auction items range from exotic vacations and gift certificates at restaurants that feature fascinating ethnic cuisine to goods and services from area businesses and organizations So, click on "Register to Bid" above, sign up, and spread the word. Let the bidding begin!
Bid on amazing, exotic trips at our live auction!
Thanks to Andean Treks of Watertown and United Planet of Boston for their donations of a deluxe, one-week trip for two to Machu Picchu in Peru (to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the mountain's discovery) and either a one week, 10 day, or two week Volunteer Vacation in Romania, Ghana, Nepal, Guatemala or Ecuador, respectively.
Start the bidding online...and continue bidding in person on May 14
Most of the items you see here will be available for bidding in our live and silent auctions featured at our gala on Saturday, May 14, at University Hall at Lesley University (1815 Mass. Ave., Cambridge). The evening also features
- Performances by the East Africa Great Lakes Dance Ensemble, Regie Gibson and the Robert Rivera Trio
International cuisine & wine from AKA Bistro of Lincoln, Bon Appetit Catering of Cambridge, Clos St. Thomas wine, Eastern Lamejun of Belmont, Red Lentil of Watertown, Sophia's Greek Pantry of Belmont, Vicki Lee's of Belmont, and more
- Complimentary sake tasting (requires pre-registration)
- Belmont World Film's first Citizen of the World awards to three women who have advocated for peace through the powerful medium of film: Ronit Avni, founder of Just Vision; Carie Lemack, co-founder of Global Survivors Network; and Paula Lerner, an award-winning photojournalist for BPeace in Afghanistan