***GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION***
954-525-3456 (FILM)
www.FLIFF.com
info@fliff.com

  
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***MAPS***
Visit www.fliff.com/maps.asp

***CINEMA PARADISO PARKING***
Cinema Paradiso has free parking in the Courthouse Parking Garage (street level - immediately across 5th Ave at Cinema Paradiso).
Off of SE 6th Street turn north on SE 5th Avenue (the street between the Garage and Cinema Paradiso). Follow the blue sandwich signs and turn left into garage.
You can also park for free at any street meter beginning at 6pm, free also all day Sundays and holidays (Nov 11th during the fest).

***DIRECTIONS***
Cinema Paradiso: For directions to Cinema Paraiso, CLICK HERE

Miniaci Theatre: Coming from the East…exit I-595 at Davie Blvd, go south, turn west on Nova Drive, Turn south on College Ave, turn west on 30th Street, and left into Nova campus. Parking Garage is on your right, about a minute's walk to the Miniaci.

***BROWARD COUNTY FILM SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP***
Starting at only $70 Brofilm Memberships offer savings at virtually every film and event at the film festival and year round at Cinema Paradiso. Other perks include discounts on popcorn, FREE member films and parties, AND members never pay advance ticket order fees. NEW FOR 2010: Brofilm member ships will be honored at a growing number of theater around the country. (More details to follow)

For information on membership or to join now, CLICK HERE

***TICKET COST***
Most Movies: $6 FLIFF members, $8 Senior or Students, $10 General Admission
For a film and event schedule, CLICK HERE

FAST Passes: FREE admission to all Good films and special events, plus extra perks
For more information or to purchase a Fast Pass, CLICK HERE

Opening Night Film & Gala
$60 members; $75 non-members (in advance) $80 all tickets at the door.

Chairman's Cruise & Brunch
$75

Midway at the Maxwell Room: Film and Party
$20 members; $30 non-members

A MATTER OF SIZE Film & Wrap Party
$25 members. $30 non-members; Film Only: $10 members; $15 non-members

TURTLE: THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY Film & Wrap Party
$25 members. $30 non-members, Film Only: $10 members; $15 non-members

Wrap Party Only
$20 members; $25 non-members

***SPECIAL SCREENINGS***

"BLACK DYNAMITE
(Saturday, includes party at Bova; Sunday includes party at Cinema Paradiso)
$10 members; $15 non-members

"WONDERFUL WORLD
(Special Guest Matthew Broderick)
$10 members; $15 non-members

"COMMERCIALS, COMEDY & CANNES
(includes after party at Mangos)
$10 members; $15 non-members

"MEDITERRANEAN FOOD
Includes dinner before (beginning at 6:30pm) the film cooked in the CP Courtyard by CARRABBAS
$15 members; $20 non-memb

"BROKEN EMBRACES
$10 members; $15 non-members

"ITALIANS
Includes dinner before (beginning at 5pm) the film cooked in the CP Courtyard by CARRABBAS
$15 members; $20 non-members

Cafe Cinematheque presents
"THE EAGLE HUNTER'S SON
Includes coffee and bagel, and post film discussion by Shelly Isaacs
$6 members, $8 seniors & students, $10 non-members

QUADRIPHINIA: Free
AZUR & ASMAL: Free
PRINCESS LILIFEE: Free
SHORT STUFF #1: FREE for Members, $5 non-members
SHORT STUFF #2: FREE for Members, $5 non-members

***TICKETS - HOW TO GET'EM***
Online www.FLIFF.com
Call 954-525-3456
Purchase at the door (but there will be many sellouts…so our advice, get them early and online whenever possible)
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Cash too!

***TRAVEL***

The host hotel for FLIFF2009 is the Fort Lauderdale Beach Courtyard by Marriot. The hotel is located across the street from the beach and depedning on your luck with the draw bridges is just a few minutes from Cinema Paradiso where most of the action will be. We also offer ground transportation to festival attendees who stay at the hotel. If you need a car, Entrprise is our partner this year and they are offering discounts to festival attendees.

For information all travel and accommodations in the ares, please visit www.fliff.com/travel.asp ***DRESS***
Casual just about anytime. Get glitzy for Opening night (Friday, October 23…but even there you will see tux jackets with blue jeans).

***WHAT'S THE TYPICAL DRILL***
Filmmakers on hand to briefly introduce their film, then following the screening, the filmmaker will lead a q&a. Filmmakers are always easy prey in the Cinema Paradiso Courtyard!

***WHOLE FOODS FESTIVAL CAFE***
The Whole Foods Festival Cafe is a sectioned off area of The Courtyard where select members (Producer & above) can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks at times posted daily. Please show your membership card to the volunteer at the entrance.