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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Cinema Paradiso

Yes - Cinema Paradiso is available to rent!

Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Cinema Paradiso is the perfect venue for a wide range of events.

The theater, features 200 plush fabric covered stadium seats (additional seating can be added to comfortably seat 250), a full proscenium stage, and a complete lighting and sound system.

The theatre also has full capability for showcasing quality films of various formats, including projectors to 35mm & 16mm films, and a 7,700 lumen Sanyo LCD projector to view videotapes, DVD's, DigiBeta, BetaSP, Mini DV, DV, video CD's, and XVGA computer presentations.



The theatre is 100% wheelchair accessible and FREE parking for our events is located at the county courthouse parking garage (just to the west of our building). Parking is also available at any nearby city-metered spot which is free after 6pm weekdays and free all day on Sundays.

Cinema Paradiso’s lobby with it's “old world” charm and the fully covered Paradiso Patio are the perfect place for cocktails and hor dourves before entering the theater for meetings, films, or live presentations. The concessions area is complete with a full service coffee shop, food ranging from traditional movie theater concessions to sandwiches, wraps and salads, plus a full bar including beer and 30 wine selections.

Theater Rentals
Private Parties
Tell us your special needs and we will tailor an evening or afternoon just for your event – Parties, Social, Holiday, Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary, Reunion or any celebration.

Corporate Events
Our unique and versatile theater makes a great location for – Meetings, Conferences, Presentations, Office Parties, Training, Speakers, Seminars, etc.

Unique Events
Cinema Paradiso is perfect for unique events - Auctions, Rehearsal Hall, Dance, Show, Live Theater, Concerts, Benefits, Speaking Engagements, Wine Tastings, Seminars, etc.

Live Entertainment and Productions
Cinema Paradiso is excellent for almost any type of entertainment; Movies, Live Music, Live Comedy, Live Theater, Dinner Theater, Children’s Entertainment, Concerts, Television and MORE! Additional information on the theater’s live production capabilities is located on the renter’s agreement.

Movies
Of course the heart of Cinema Paradiso is its role as an independent movie theater. Everything from movie premieres to private movie viewing parties. All films shown on a rental basis at Cinema Paradiso are for private screenings only, unless approved by theater management.

For theater rental information, click here

Paradiso Patio Courtyard Rentals
The newly renovated Courtyard is a 30’ x 40’ completely covered area located on the west side of the building. The space features terra-cotta pavers, beautiful flowering potted plants, ceiling fans, and full electricity.

When renting the theater, the courtyard can be rented for $100 per hour. (Based on availability) Additional the courtyard can be rented for weddings, receptions, and other events. (Courtyard standing room capacity is approximately 100 people)

For Paradiso Patio Courtyard rental information, click here



For both the theater and the courtyard, Cinema Paradiso offers concessions and a limited bar. There are several ways in which these facilities can be utilized in conjunction with your event.

Bar Options

Cash bar
Cinema Paradiso offers a selection of beer, wine, bottled water, soft drinks, and juices. If desired, the concessions can be opened during your event and your guests pay the regular everyday prices:
Beer ($3.50 -$4.50)
Wine ($3.50 - $12.00)
Mixed Drinks ($5.00)
Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Juices ($2.50)

Drink Tickets*
Cinema Paradiso will provide the client with drink tickets if they choose that option. The client will need to notify Cinema Paradiso as to how many guests will be attending and how many drink tickets per guest they would like. The client will be responsible for distributing the tickets at their event or the tickets can be sold indivisualy to guests.

Unless requested differantly, drink tickets cost as follows:

Mixed Drinks
$5.00 per drink ticket

Beer / Wine
$4.00 per ticket

SOda / Water / JUice
$3.00 per drink ticket

*rates do not include bartender tips

Open Bar*
The client will need to notify Cinema Paradiso as to how many guests will be attending; cost will be determined by how many bracelets are distributed. The client will be responsible for distributing the bracelets at their event. Open bar costs must be paid in advance prior to the start of the event.

Top Shelf
(imported and domestic beer, full wine menu, Grey Goose, Johnnie Walker Red, Ketel One, Makers Mark, etc...)
1 hour $20 per person
2 hour $30 per person
3 hour $40 per person
4 hour $50 per person

Premium
(imported and domestic beer, select wines, Stoli, Absolut, Jack Daniels, etc...)
1 hour $13 per person
2 hour $20 per person
3 hour $26 per person
4 hour $32 per person

Standard
(domestic beer, house wines and house liquor)
1 hour $11 per person
2 hour $17 per person
3 hour $22 per person
4 hour $28 per person

In addition $100 bartender fee is required for open bars

*rates to not include bartender tips.

Advance Event Promotion
Cinema Paradiso offers several ways to display materials to promote your event. Though we cannot accommodate all materials, we do the best we can to represent your production as much as possible. Following are guidelines for promotional materials:

• We will be happy to display flyers for events being held at Cinema Paradiso only. Flyers with dates in venues not at Cinema Paradiso that competes with our on events may not be displayed.
• Posters should be 27” x 40” (portrait orientation) or smaller to fit into our show glass cases in front of the theater. Location is not guaranteed as we have many events and films to accommodate. We will work your posters into our rotation at the earliest possible date as appropriate to the event. You may not tape posters, or any materials, to the front of the poster cases or to any wall of the theater. If you do, we will remove ALL of your materials from the theater.
• All materials should be submitted to House Manager Frank O’Connell for proper placement in the theater. We reserve the right to remove any materials not submitted through the proper channels.
• To have your event or film included on our web site or in e-blast, email a full description of the event to Hal Axler at Hal@fliff.com. (Maximum length for synopsis, 700 words).

For additional information on renting Cinema Paradiso, please call Hal Axler at 954-760-9898 x101 or rental@fliff.com













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.