FLIFF CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
The history of FLIFF and Cinema Paradiso has a litany of Hollywood has become a reality. We are thrilled to be able landmark years. In 1986 a handful of people put together a offer matinees all week long as well as our evening shows. For plan to establish a film festival in Broward County...and they our audiences who have cherished Cinema Paradiso – Lauddid! In 1989 the Fest added monthly events. By 1991, the erdale for sixteen years, fear not. CP-L will always be our flagFLIFF became truly international and grew from the original ship theatre. However, with funding never assured and 7 days to 16 days and nearly 100 films. In 1992, Gale Butler corporate dollars trending down, it is fiscally wise to cultivate created Entre Nous (with Ginny Miller its first Chair!). We and nurture new sources of earned monies whenever possible. moved into The Vinnette Carroll Theatre (now Cinema ParThat being said, I couldn’t be more excited about FLIFF, CinAlan Koslow adiso) in 1998 and renovated it in 2002. In 1999 we were ema Paradiso and the excitement, enthusiasm and dollars we Becker & Poliakoff named the “Longest Film Festival in the World”, by Guiness will inject into Downtown Hollywood and the Beach. World Records. Our outreach out grew South Florida in 2007 with I thank the Board, Entre Nous, Bonnie & Greg and their staff for their programming taken to Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Amelia Island, Saint diligence and hard work in achieving this dream. I continue to salute Augustine, Daytona Beach and by 2010 to Grand Bahama Island. The Millennium Club for their on-going efforts to keep CP-L shining with Now, in 2013, thanks to the efforts of The Hollywood Community Re- new improvements. And most of all our audiences for their generous development Agency and the leadership of Mayor Peter Bober and support financially and emotionally during this campaign. Commissioners Patty Asseff, Kevin D. Biederman, Richard Blatner, Traci Now, take a breath, sit back and enjoy our 28th Annual Fort LaudCallari, Linda Sherwood and Peter D. Hernandez, Cinema Paradiso – erdale International Film Festival...you’ve earned it!
MISSION STATEMENT Bringing people together year round, using Cinema to educate and inspire while showcasing the best in filmmaking. VISION STATEMENT From independent and world cinema to documentaries and student films, the diversity of work spotlighted by over 25 years of festivals and events will continue to make a significant cultural and economic impact on the communities of South Florida.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Secretary
Chair Elect
Legal Counsel
Chair Emeritus
Film Commissioner
Exec At Large
President & CEO
Ginny Miller
FORT LAUDERDALE Betsy Cameron Douglas P. Solomon Ree Fritz-Cole
Cara Ebert Cameron, P.A.
Law Offices Douglas Paul Solomon
Marilynn Berry
Lawrence P. Caplan
Aqua Lee Realty, LLC
Miller Construction Co.
Noelle Stevenson
Greater Fort Lauderdale/ Broward Office of Film & Entertainment
Diane Sobo
Gregory von Hausch
Rob Davis
Antje Farber
Estelle Fineberg
Neal Hecker
Steven D. Caster
H O L LY WO O D
R E L E A S I N G
Judy Erickson Miles A. Forman II Westin Diplomat
StereoBang Media
Steven Naimoli Credit Bureau Services
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Brenda Bachelor
Toni K. Napolitano
Chairperson Entre Nous Keller Williams Reality Professionals
Anne Hotte
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Carole Nugent
Gayle Barnes Bonnie Barnett Eastman Kodak
Heritage House Galleries
Classical South Florida
Dr. Robert Kagan George Kress RPh
MRI Scan Center
Alan Pellegrina
Teri Pattullo
AutoNation
Dan Bruening Crowe Horvath
WPBT-TV
Celeste Sandra Simiele McCallum Dr. Daryl Miller Locante-Thorson AAA Fire Protection
Estelle Lowenstein
ADVISORY BOARD
Gale Butler
Estelle Fineberg Associates
Spinneybeck
Jamie E. Edgemon
Janet Schwartz Volunteer Coordinator
Ron Ishoy Broward State's Attorney Office
Mel Maron
Lynn Taylor
Westchester Films Inc.
Samoset Real Estate
Barry Mowell Broward College
Jason L. Tobin
Tobin Properties
Debbie Mason Mason Strategic Communications, Inc.
Samuel F. Morrison