Special Events
 

July  25, 2008
Cashetta: Queen of Magic!
Monthly at Cinema Paradiso

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August  1, 2008
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Monthy at Cinema Paradiso

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August  2, 2008
FAB! Films for Kids!
This month featuring "Harriet the Spy", plus a scavenger hunt for the kids!

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August  6, 2008
Free Member Screening
Special Advance Screening of "Man on Wire"

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August  8, 2008
The Miami International Short Film Festival


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August  16, 2008
Kuantum's New Age Film Festival
An event dedicated to clarify through Science all of those happenings in life we cannot find any explanation to

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August  18, 2008
Cinema Verite
Monthly classic film screening and discussion
Next Up.....


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August  23, 2008
Saturday Summer Serials
3 action packed classic serials featured weekly at Cinema Paradiso
Featuring:

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September  18, 2008
The Ballet comes to Cinema Paradiso
Direct from The Bolshoi Ballet
FLIFF and Emerging Pictures present the World's most famous ballet company in HD, in the comfort of Cinema Paradiso's plush comfortable seating right here in downtown Fort Lauderdale
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Festival 2007

Event Calendar

Parties & Special Events

Festival Café
October 22 – 26 Cinema Paradiso
November 4 – 9 Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Open to FLIFF Fast Pass Holders, Member levels Producers & up, filmmakers, and V.I.P's

Turca Groove! Cinema Paradiso Kick-off Party
Go Greek! 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
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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 16 - November 10 2008

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

(954) 525-FILM

Cinema Paradiso - Miniaci Theatre for the Performing Arts - AMC Coral Ridge - Huizenga Plaza - ArtsPark


The 23rd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (October 16 - November 10, 2008) 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 St Augustine, 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 2008 FLIFF brings back an audience favorite venue The AMC Coral Ridge Theatre (October 24 - 30). The AMC was our first home,years before we created Cinema Paradiso. In addition to two non-stop screens, The AMC will also host our Festival Cafe, open to all filmmakers, press, corporate sponsors and Producer level and above members, The stunning Miniaci Theatre for the Performing Arts on the Nova Southeastern University campus in Davie will host our Gala Opening Night (Oct 17). But beyond a doubt, the Festival feels like home when we are at our year-round digs, Cinema Paradiso, complete with a full bar, The Paradiso Courtyard Patio, free parking, stadium seating in plush blue velvet seats, and the best sound & projection in South Florida.

On October 31st, the 4th 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, Huizenga Plaza, and at Hollywood's ArtsPark.

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.