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UPCOMING EVENTS
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February  10, 2010
The Fort Lauderdale Culture Club
This month featuring Author Gerald Posner
FREE for Producer, Executive Producer, and Superstar FLIFF members
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February  12, 2010
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Monthly at Cinema Paradiso
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February  12, 2010
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Now monthy at CInema Paradiso
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February  13, 2010
The Opera Goes to the Movies at Cinema Paradiso
Up Next: Wagner's Siegfried Performed live at Valencia, Spain
Please note special noon start time
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February  13, 2010
The Auteur Explosion
A night of local film, art and music
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February  17, 2010
Senses of Cinema
Monthly reception, film and discussion hosted by Shelly Isaacs
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February  28, 2010
Cafe Cinematheque International
This month "Police, Adjetive"
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February  28, 2010
CP Rocks presents
A night of live music and more
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March  1, 2010
An Evening with Xaviera Hollander
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March  6, 2010
FAB! Films for Kids!
This month a
 FREE
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March  7, 2010
FLIFF Oscar Party

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Ongoing
Around the World in 80 Nights African Experience
Visit 18 African Countries on a 3 day FREE Cinematic excursion

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March  14, 2010
Diving into Spring
A fundraiser for FLIFF, presented by Entre Nous


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Traveling to the festival?
FLIFF is proud to announce the host hotel for the 2009 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Located on Seabreeze Blvd, overlooking the ocean, the newly decorated and renovated, Courtyard Marriot - Fort Lauderdale Beach serves as the host hotel and Festival Hub fir the 2008 Festival.
   
To book a room you can visit their website at www.marriott.com/fllco and enter in the corporate/promotional rate code “F0Z” to access the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival rate. The rate is $159.00 for Intracoastal rooms. If you would like to call in to make the reservation, the number to call would be 800-321-2211 and ask for the “Fort Lauderdale Film Festival” rate. BLACKOUT DATES 10/28 - 11/1
FLIFF2009 Official Hotel to use during the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Beach "Black OUt Dates"
Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek
555 NW 62nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
**All spacious suites featuring bedroom and separate living area with a queen sofa sleeper**
Festival Rates
King or Double $109.00 - Single/Double Occupancy | $119.00 - Triple/Quad Occupancy
*For reservations CLICK HERE OR call 1-888-627-8250
Use code "FLIFF2009" when reserving room
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the proud sponsor of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. To order cars for the festival please use Discount Code 41W0292. Pin # FTL.
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Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival offers a Hot Travel Deal for the 24th Annual Fall Fest
Would you like to meet film stars and directors? Are you an avid independent and foreign film lover ? Would you like to attend parties at trendy restaurants and clubs or cruise the Intracoastal? Perhaps you would like to attend The 24th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF), and take advantage of the lovely South Florida fall weather but … the seasonal hotel rates are just a little too steep for the pocket.
No problem! FLIFF has an unbeatable offer for you. This years' event will be held from October 23 - November 9, 2009 Stay for the entire fest or a long weekend for just $159 per night plus tax and incidentals, at the newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Receive 10 complimentary passes to film screenings and the FLIFF member price for special events at the 2009 film festival, a value of over $100 in free movie passes and a tremendous savings on events.
To reserve your stay, visit www.marriott.com/fllco and enter the corporate/promotional rate code “F0Z” to access the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival rate or call The Courtyard Marriott at 800-321-2211 and ask for the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival rate. Then just notify FLIFF, at info@fliff.com and your passes to the festival will be at the hotel upon arrival.
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JetBlue is the official airlines of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
JetBlue currently serves over 50 destinations with up to 500 flights daily.
For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) or visit www.jetblue.com.

For information about flying into the Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) Click here
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Other area hotels offering discounts to FLIFF guests include:
Best Western Oakland Park Inn
3001 North Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
www.bwoaklandparkinn.com
Festival Rates
Standard Room Rates: $79.00
Supierior Room Rates: $89.00
Deluxe Room Rates: $129.00
Rates are based on two people in a room, additional guests $10 extra each for 3rd and 4th person.
Use code "FLIFF" when reserving room
All accommodations include a breakfast buffet daily, welcome cocktail, a coupon towards "Maracas" Mexican restaurant, Shuttle service to and from the Fort Lauderdale Airport, service shuttle available to other places in town for a nominal fee.
FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL 1-800-633-6279
THE PILLARS AT NEW RIVER SOUND
111 NORTH BIRCH ROAD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
(954) 467-9639
WWW.PILLARSHOTEL.COM
Festival Rate
$149 during the week and $169 on weekends (Friday and Saturday)
PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES
BASE ON AVAILABILITY / BLACK OUT DATE OCTOBER 27TH TO NOVEMBER 3RD, 09
The Pillars, Fort Lauderdale's premier boutique hotel and only member of The Elite Small Luxury Hotels Of The World, is situated on the intracoastal waterway and a stone's throw from the beach. Guests are treated to exceptional individual service and luxury reminiscent of the finest European boutique inns. Dinner is served on the water at the hotel's Secret Garden Restaurant. Otherwise guests can enjoy the town by jumping on the waterbus from The Pillars' private whistle stop.
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Cruisers, We Love Them
Attention cruisers!!!
Have a little time before your ship sails, or staying in town a few extra days? No need to sit around and wait. Start your vacation early with a "Vacation from Ordinary Film" at the historic Cinema Paradiso. Located just minutes away from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport and from Port Everglades, Cinema Paradiso offers the best in World Cinema and Independent film.
And because we love Cruisers, just show your cruise tickets and receive 2 for 1 movie tickets!
For a movie schedule, CLICK HERE or call 954-525-FILM for directions and details.
Attention Travel Coordinators - If you would like to bring in a group for a film and need a film to start at a specific time, contact Hal Axler at Hal@fliff.com to schedule a film
For directions to Cinema Paradiso, CLICK HERE Note, if arriving from the airport, follow the directions marked "From US 1 north"
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