Special Events   Ongoing Myanmar Cyclone Relief Fundraiser May 27th at Cinema Paradiso » read more May  12, 2008 La Scala Opera series at Cinema Paradiso IL TRITTICO This month we will host a pecial reception at 6pm on May 12 featuring samples of Italian food from Cafe Pisa and Olive Garden. » read more May  13, 2008 WLRN Film and Literary Club This month featuring , the documentary, "Discover South Florida" » read more May  30, 2008 Cashetta: Queen of Magic! Monthly at Cinema Paradiso » read more June  5, 2008 FLIFF 1st Annual 60's Beach Movie Fest! Presented by Steve Savor Join us at Cinema Paradiso for a (long) weekend for "waves of nostalgia" featuring Elvis, The Monkees, Woody Woodbury, Sonny and Cher, and of course we can't forget Frankie and Annette! » read more June  6, 2008 Rocky Horror Picture Show Monthy at Cinema Paradiso » read more June  18, 2008 Jewish Heritage Film Series FLIFF and Castle Hill Productions present The Jewish Heritage Film Series from June 18 through June 23 at Cinema Paradiso. In celebration of 100 years of legacy, ten (10) feature and documentary films that embrace the talent and history will be showcased. » read more Ongoing It all happens at Cinema Paradiso! On March 22, FLIFF played host to our 3rd Annual Easter Egg-Tacular at Cinema Paradiso to records crowds!! Check it out » read more Ongoing Emerging Cinemas at Cinema Paradiso Presented Daily at Cinema Paradiso For the past 100 years the technology of movies really hasn't changed all that much. Now that has all changed, Big time. » read more

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Food, Music Monday, October 15 6:00pm Cinema Paradiso Courtyard FREE w/ticket to CERTIFIABLY JONATHAN at 7:45pm SOLD OUT seats available to fast pass holders only Henderson Mental Health Center Benefit* FLIFF brings back the Filmed in Hollywood, FL drama CANVAS With Special Guest Joe Pantaliona Wednesday, October 17 7:00 Film 9:00 Reception Cinema Paradiso For ticket information, please call 954-777-1627 *FLIFF memberships and Fast Passes are not valid for this event Late Night at the Samba Room End the evening of films with drinks and appetizers! Thursday, October 18 10:00pm The Samba Room, 350 East Las Olas Blvd FREE w/ticket to EXPLORING LOVE at 8pm Opening Night Film and Gala Sponsored by Turnberry Associates Friday, October 19 Featuring the improvisational comedy The Grand Starring: Woody Harrelson, Cheryl Hines, David Cross, Ray Romano, Jason Alexander, Dennis Farina, Chris Parnell, Richard Kind, Werner Herzog Film, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm or 7pm at Miniaci Theater Gala, 9pm at the Signature Grand ncin%27+With+the+Stars&date=10%2F19%2F2007+9%3A00%3A00+PM" target = "blank"> FAB! Films For Kids LEGEND OF SASQUATCH Saturday, October 20 10:00AM Film & Activity 11:30 Film only. Cinema Paradiso FREE The 1st annual International Food Day at FLIFF This tasty day will merge film and food through a partnership with the Florida's Organic Food Festival. Between film screenings (1, 3, 5, 7, & 9pm) on October 20th festival patrons at Cinema Paradiso will have the opportunity to sample food provided by local food companies and restaurants. The first annual Florida's Organic Food Festival will be held March 8 - 9, 2008. www.organicwinefest.com Cinema Paradiso Courtyard FREE with purchase of any FLIFF film screening on October 20 DB Sweeney Reception A reception at 8:30 pm will take place in the Cinema Paradiso Courtyard for DB Sweeney. His directorial debut in which he also stars, TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE at 7pm. Saturday, October 20 Tickets are free to FAST Pass holders and $5 for everyone else. BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI Presented by JM Family Enterprises Join us at The Miniaci Theatre beginning at 10:15am for complimentary bagels, pastries and coffee prior to the free 50th anniversary screening of the 1957 Oscar winner for Best Film, BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI. FREE Humane Society of Broward County World Premiere Benefit of HEAVY PETTING. Wednesday, October 24 7pm Reception, Film starts at 8pm Cinema Paradiso For additional information or to order tickets, please call (xxx)xxx-xxxx Tarpon Bend Late Night Get together with special guests Thursday, October 25 10:00pm Tarpon Bend 200 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale FREE with purchase tickets to BAD FAITH Cypress Creek Kick-off Party At The Frog & Toad Tudor Style Pub with Irish, British, Danish Beer, great food and good conversation. Friday, October 26 10:45PM FREE w/ticket to either WEST 32ND at 9pm, Cypress Creek Regal or OSS 117: CAIRO, NEST OF SPIES at 9:30pm, Cypress Creek Regal Halloween Madness & Mayhem Start off with horror flick "THE FEAST" then live band, beer & wine followed by Rocky Horror Picture Show with full shadow cast. Prop bags available. Wednesday, October 31 8:00 "The Feast", 9:30 Live Band and , 11:00 Rocky Horror Cinema Paradiso A Night of Blues at Cinema Paradiso DEEP SEA BLUES, World Premiere featuring The 2007 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise and performances by over 20 artists including Taj Mahal, Otis Clay, more. Thursday, November 1 Film at 7pm followed by live music from BlueHouse Cinema Paradiso Cypress Creek Wrap Party Thursday, November 1 10:45PM Brooke Trace Art Gallery 1098 NE 45th Street FREE w/ticket to either EL HOMBRE DE ARENA at 9pm, Cypress Creek Regal or FILM TBA at 9:30pm, Cypress Creek Regal Late Night at the Quarterdeck End the evening of films with drinks and appetizers! Saturday, November 3 11:00pm Quarterdeck, 1541 Cordova Road FREE w/ticket to THE REFLECTING POOL at 9pm UNDERWATER AFTERPARTY At the Gallery One following the World Premiere of Underwater at Miniaci Sunday, November 4 4:30pm Gallery One, 2670 East Sunrise Boulevard FREE w/ticket to Underwater: The Making of the Key West Nutcracker at 3pm The New Times POSE DOWN Party featuring the sounds of Charlie Pickett and the Eggs! Hang out with the filmmakers, members of the cast, and crew. Nosh on some hip-happening tapas provided by Sips & Dips November 4, 4:30PM - 6:30PM at THE FLIGHT DECK, second floor of Rosenthal Student Center on Nova Southeasten University Campus. CASH BAR (no credit cards) Drinks are Cheep! FREE w/ticket to POSE DOWN at 7pm Sexina Pop Star P.I. LuxLIFE Fashion Evolution featuring South Florida’s most delicious designers. Tuesday, November 6 9:00PM - before the screening of Sexina Pop Star PI Miniaci Performing Arts Center Ticket on sale soon "Still Green Party at Revolution" - Film and Party Wednesday, November 7 Film - 9pm, Miniachi Performing Arts Center Party - 11PM, Revolution, 100 SW 32nd Street in Downtown Fort Lauderdale Join the filmmakers and cast of the edgy teen drama, Still Green, at their East Coast Premiere Party. This event is also the cd release party for Still Green actress, Vonzell Solomon from American Idol. The premiere / release party will be held at Revolution, one of downtown Fort Lauderdale's hottest nightclubs on November 7th from 11pm-4am, directly after the screening. The party will feature performances by two bands from the film's indie rock soundtrack and Vonzell Solomon. Admission is free. 11:00-11:30 pm : DJ Kaz Gamble of Boygirl (Los Angeles techno) 11:45-12:30: performance Vonzell Solomon (R&B Artist) 12:45-1:45 performance by Self Run Will (Alternative Rock) 1:45-close : DJ Kaz Gamble of Boygirl FREE with purchase tickets to STILL GREEN Centerpiece Film and Party The Centerpiece Party celebrates Mary Stuart Masterson Following the Nov 8, 7pm screening of THE CAKE EATERS, at The Miniaci Theatre, join us in the atrium of the Huzienga Business School as we celebrate Ms. Masterson’s career as an actress and her directorial debut. Also attending, Jayce Bartok, writer & co-star of the film. Wine, passed hors d’oeuvres, coffee & dessert. Thursday, November 8 Gary Sinise Tribute Party at Signature Grand Sponsored by SmithBarney and co-sponsored by Davie Chamber of Commerce & Schott Communities Following the 7:30pm Tribute and Q&A with the audience at The Miniaci, join us for a reception at Signature Grand. Friday, November 9 FLIFF Closing Night film and Wrap Party at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds Sponsored by the Town of Davie Following the 5pm screening of our Closing Night Film, "MIDNIGHT CLEAR", the final FLIFF party takes place at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, just a five minute drive from the Miniaci. We will have an outdoor movie, lots to eat & drink…and the star of MIDNIGHT CLEAR, Stephen Baldwin, will join the director and writer for the Official Closing of our 22nd Annual Fest! Film and Party General Admission $35 / FLIFF Members $30 Seminars Sony HD Seminar November 2, 1pm - Cinema Paradiso Meet members of Sony's Hi Def team as they demonstrate the versatility low cost and amazing technology of Sony High Definition cameras and projection. Refreshments served afterwards. FREE For reservations, please email michelle@fliff.com Screenwriting With a British Flair Friday November 9, 1pm - Cinema Paradiso Meet the writers of MAGICIANS. Screenwriters Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong, whose US Premiere will take place the following evening will discuss writing for the big screen and the little tube. FREE For reservations, please email michelle@fliff.com FAMILY EVENTS AND OUTDOOR SCREENINGS Downtown Hollywood International Film Series PAN'S LABYRINTH Thursday, October 18 7:30pm ArtsPark, Hollywood FREE Family Outdoor Movie Night OVER THE HEDGE Saturday, October 20 6:00 Activities, 7:30 Film Davie Old School FREE Wilton Manors Movies in the Park SLEEPY HOLLOW (1999) Sponsored by City of Wilton Manors Liesure Services Dept &The Richard C. Sullivan Public Library Friday, October 26 7:30pm Hagan Park, Wilton Manors FREE Florida Delorean Festival featuring BACK TO THE FUTURE Friday, November 2 7:30pm As part of the Florida Delorean Festival join film buffs and car enthusiasts at Huizenga Plaza for an outdoor screening of "Back to the Future", the movie that made the Delorean a cinematic icon. Enjoy the film on the lawn or from the comfort of your own Delorean, drive-in style. Huizenga Plaza, downtown Ft. Lauderdale FREE November 12 - October 2008 Films and events nightly at Cinema Paradiso!!!

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.

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