Has anyone ever been to a Hollywood premier or after-party??

Don't drink so much that you puke on an A-list star.

If you do drink so much that you're going to puke, keep it on the B-list stars only.

Don't walk out of the theater and say loudly... "Whoever thought that crap would be funny should be shot!"


It wasn't a "Premier", but Centropolis had a night of special showings for friends of cast and crew and other guests, and even though the audience was packed with people that worked on the movie, it got ridiculed hard as it was playing. I just kept my mouth shut and faked a grin.


The few after parties I went to in LA were fun, in one case I knew the cast and crew since I worked on the picture, so it was a much more relaxed atmosphere.

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Do: have fun.


That's all. The stars (of the movie) are usually not that accessible at the party, they're either in a secure area that you won't have access to or are surrounded by people all night long wishing to talk to them. This is not always the case, however... and there are usually other celebs of various stature wandering around, secretly hoping to be bothered. The food and drink can be good and/or free, depending on how much money the studio spends on the event (which is to say, whether they think it'll be a hit). There will be a lot of good-looking chicks, depending on the movie and stars (younger=younger, as you might guess), but for a Will Ferrell movie I suspect they will probably be mostly development executives and agents' assistants. Not necessarily a bad thing, though. Chicks is chicks, you know.


Try to get to the screening a little early. The center/best seats in the house will be cordoned off for people associated with the movie, leaving only the sides and way down front available. But don't get there too early -- you want to be able to walk behind somebody's Access Hollywood interview on the red carpet and tell your Mom you were on TV. Enjoy!

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See I have heard the opposite. Some say at the after-party the stars are usually nicer, since they think you must be someone or know someone to get into it. I also have heard that some stars are very approachable...I guess it depends on the star. Luckily, Will Ferrell is supposed to be very nice.

It's been a while since I've been to a larger-scale premiere or party but it all depends on the individual actors, what the overall mood was like at the screening itself, etc. Just play it by ear, but here's some things that might help.


Before the event:


If you cut your hair before-hand, do it at least a week in advance in case it gets screwed up.


If you are buying new shoes, break them in ahead of time so you don't get blisters and look uncomfortable. Wear real shoes, not tennies.


Dress nice and nowadays you don't really need a full-on tux (with the exception of awards ceremonies), but business casual or something kind of stylish w/out being showy or pretty much just whatever you are comfortable in unless it's a t-shirt and a baseball cap. Don't wear that (the cast/crew or director might though if attending but that's them).


Bring cough drops.


At the screening:


Follow the staff and usher seating instructions if given. Don't wander around any reserved/roped off sections (unless you are asked to be part of "background" for any photo-ops).


(edit- my husband mentioned this) Try to ignore the cameras if you can i.e. don't look straight into them.


There may be a couple of "fashionably" late arrivals (who may or may not be in the film) for showboating reasons. Humor them if you want by applauding but only if someone else starts it.


There will probably be an introductory speech before the film starts. If you are lucky it will be only one speaker and it will be short.


If the San Jose Film Commission happens to be there and you happen to be seated by them, you may politely "shhhhh...." them as needed when the film is running or quietly remind them to put away their cell phones. They will glare at you, but that's okay. They are more likely to show up at Bay Area screenings than SoCal but you never know.


The stars have to pee like anyone else- some theaters might have private areas but if not and you see anyone (a/b list whatever) in the restroom it may be tempting to start up a conversation. Resist that temptation (unless they talk to you first) and try not to stare.


At the party:


If you feel better drinking, do so but in moderation (already mentioned).


If an actor wants attention they will make it obvious, if not, leave them be.


There may be a lot of schmooze. People may approach you to figure out who you are. If they seem sales-y or in "networking" mode you can head them off immediately by saying "not in the industry". But you might want to talk to them anyway if they stick around after that.


If you happen to end up in a conversation with an actor and say something stupid, don't worry about it and just move on (conversation-wise) instead of trying to backtrack too much. It doesn't really matter and they are used to it anyway. They can say dumb stuff too.


In general just try to be yourself. You're not competing with anyone and at then end of the day all that really matters is that you had a good time.