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Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
October 17 - November 9, 2008

Now in its 23rd year, The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) will reel out over 200 films from around the globe. Filmmakers and celebrities will attend many of the screenings and events over the 37 day fest, October 14 - November 20. Parties and gatherings at area "hot spots", on board yachts, and on the beach will provide audiences an opportunity to hob knob with film talent and other movie buffs.

More information about special events, parties and seminars will be upcoming as the festival gets closer.

At the heart of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival are the films and the artists that create them. During the festival, films are divided into the following sidebars:

COMPETITION FILMS

FLIFF has a panel of judges - consisting of professionals in the film industry to decide which films have what it takes to win top honors.

A new competition film will be shown nightly during the Fort Lauderdale section of the festival. Be sure to catch all of these films before the awards are handed out at our Luminaries Gala, so you can see if your scorecard matches the judges.

Competition categories include jury prize for best film, special jury prize, best director, best actor, best actress, best supporting actor, best supporting actress, best supporting actor, best supporting actress, best ensemble cast, best screenplay, best cinematography, best score, and best foreign language.

WORLD FILMS

If traveling the world is one of your passions, FLIFF offers the next best thing: the chance to visit a multitude of countries through the medium of film. So go ahead, travel the world via the filmstrip, and listen for the distinctive sounds of foreign tongues, behold panoramic views of far-away lands, and imagine the aroma of exotic foods and spices.

Remember, one of the magical elements of film is its ability to bring everyone together, regardless of culture or creed, who is willing to watch.

AMERICAN INDEPENDENTS

AMERICAN INDEPENDENTS Film talent originating in the United States and Canada comprises this year's American Independent section of FLIFF. Some of your favorite films may have begun as "American Indies," including Fargo and Pulp Fiction, and you never know when the next one will strike it big at the box office. When it does, you can say you saw it first at FLIFF; if it doesn't, you can sit back, watch quality film and feel patriotic all at the same time!

DOCUMENTARIES

Sometimes the best actors are our family members, friends, or colleagues; sometimes the best scripts stem from ordinary conversation or improvised philosophies; and sometimes our lives just seem like something right out of a movie.

Fortunately, we have documentary film - the original "reality show" the boob tube has been boasting lately.

Filmmakers have been busy with the genre for years combining sarcasm, history, and artistic vantage-point to capture those wonderful moments of the mundane.

SHORTS

These short films run from anything from one to thirty minutes.

Most are organized in a program containing several films, and others will be shown before feature length films: Check individual listings for details.

SUNSHINE CELLULOID

Featuring homegrown films from filmmakers throughout the state of Florida.

CHILDREN'S FILMS

Features a line-up of films from around the world, which will introduce children to the art of independent films.

GAY AND LESBIAN FILMS

FLIFF strives to program films for all members of our community. Films in this program are enjoyable for all but have specific themes geared towards the Gay and Lesbian community.

RETROSPECITIVES AND TRIBUTES

Each year, FLIFF looks back and pays tribute to some of the greatest films and filmmakers in the history of Cinema. Film series such as the "Back 50" celebrate the Academy Award winning films from 50 years ago. Each year a legendary director is awarded the "Robert Wise Award" for excellence in directing.

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
October 15 - November 11 2007

Cinema Paradiso
503 SE 6th ST.
Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33301

(954) 525-FILM

The 22nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (October 15 - November 11, 2007) is the world's longest *Guiness World Recods), the oldest consecutively running Florida fest, Florida's top rated film fest (Florida Arts Council) and one of Broward's five Major Cultural Institutions. With 200 screenings of 150 films in venues stretching from Key West to Boca Raton, FLIFF serves the widest constituent base of any festival in the country. In addition to our award winning programs of world and American independent film, FLIFF also provides free film seminars, free films for kids, free outdoor family movies, and a variety of gala events.

The 2007 FLIFF introduces two new venues. The stunning Miniaci Theatre for the performing Arts on the Nova Southeastern University campus in Davie will host our Gala Opening Night (Oct 19) plus films on October 21, November 4 – 9. On November 11, we will feature four Official Closing Day films in the Miniaci.

The Festival moves to The Regal Cypress Creek on October 24 – 30, where we will feature two theatres playing films from 1pm – 10pm.

When we are not at The Miniaci or The Regal, we are back at home base with films and special events at Cinema Paradiso. On October 31st, the 3rd Annual BOO-tacular will take place at Cinema Paradiso. From 6 – 8pm, kids can enjoy our Pumpkin Patch, Haunted House, Costume & Scream Contests, Halloween movies (easy on frights for the little ones) and treats. At 9pm things get scary for the older crowd!

There will be several free outdoor movies including Blockbusters at Pompano Fashion Square (Oct 13 & Nov 10), Weston Regional Park (Oct 20 & 17), Huizenga Plaza (Oct 27 & Nov 24), and foreign films at Hollywood’s ArtsPark (Oct 11 & Nov 8).

The Official Entre Nous Opening Night party will take place at Signature Grand, just a five minute drive from The Miniaci. With celebrities in attendance, a live band, a fabulous silent auction and sumptuous buffet, this is one of the best known FLIFF events.

With year-round programming at Cinema Paradiso and throughout South Florida, FLIFF is a vacation from ordinary film.