2007 Parties

Opening Night Film and Party under the Stars
Sponsored by Sundance Channel and Bright House Networks

Join fellow film fans for a special premiere screening of The TV Set with special guest Judy Greer followed by a grand festival kick-off celebration featuring the Tastes of Orange County Florida. Guests will dine on a dynamic and diverse array of dishes showcasing the finest ethnic cuisine Central Florida has to offer, from Asian and Hispanic offerings to Soul Food and Florida fare. Delight in our amazing hometown tastes and then dance under the stars. Join in the fun and help us set the tone for ten days of excitement!

THE TV SET
2006, USA, 89 MIN
DIRECTED BY JAKE KASDAN
Southeast Premiere
(Second screening of The TV Set on Saturday, March 31, 9:30 PM at Enzian)

Hundreds, if not thousands, of television shows are approved for production during pilot season. Some of these shows come out on top and survive for numerous seasons. Most others end up in the network graveyard, forgotten faster than they were created. Mike Klein (David Duchovny) writes a very personal and heartfelt pilot for a new drama involving a man dealing with his brother’s suicide; however, one of the executives decides (based on a suggestion by her 14-year-old daughter) that the show is too much of a downer. Without a doubt, director Jake Kasdan (Orange County) drew inspiration from personal experience working with such television shows as Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared. Despite universal acclaim from critics and audiences alike, the networks decided to “take a different direction” and canned them altogether. With its wonderful supporting cast including Sigourney Weaver, Ioan Gruffud, Justine Bateman, and a sublime Judy Greer (as Mike’s manager), The TV Set is an insider’s bitingly comedic (and tragic) look at the frustrating behind-the-scenes process of television production.

Preceded by

FIRST FLIGHT (Opening Night Short precedes THE TV SET on 3/23 only)
USA, 2006, 7.5 MIN
DIRECTED BY CAMERON HOOD AND KYLE JEFFERSON
Florida Premiere

DreamWorks animators Cameron Hood and Kyle Jefferson--contributors to such films as The Prince of Egypt, Shrek, and Shark Tale--make their directing debut with this sweet and funny tale of an uptight businessman whose perspective on life is changed through an encounter with a tiny bird.

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Olive Garden Italian Cinema Night
Sponsored by Olive Garden Italian Restaurants

Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy City of Baseball, a touching look at the history of one small town in Italy’s love of the great American pastime. Peperoni tells the tale of two youngsters in a small Calabrian village in the 1950s. After the screening, be sure to join fellow film lovers on the patio at Enzian for wine and cheese, generously provided by your friends at Olive Garden Italian Restaurants.

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FILMMAKER WELCOME PARTY
Sponsored by Full Sail Real World Education

Rhythm & Flow Ultralounge is Downtown Orlando's ultimate nightlife destination. Relax with a delicious cocktail and snack on the fully-covered patio, or join us upstairs in the Rhythm Club VIP lounge as we pull out all the stops to welcome visiting filmmakers to the Florida Film Festival. Listen to the sounds unique music programming and talented DJ at Orlando's original ultralounge, all courtesy of Full Sail.

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V.I.P. PARTY
Sponsored by Metro Orlando Film & Entertainment Commission, a division of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission and Women In Film/General Motors Alliance

This exclusive, by-invitation-only event showcases beautiful Orlando along with a delicious array of food and drink. Elegance and fun mix as Festival Pass Holders and the Central Florida film community mingle with the Festival’s many visiting filmmakers and special guests.

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INDUSTRY WRAP PARTY
Sponsored by Universal Studios Florida Production Group, Marshall Entertainment Insurance, Entertainment Partners and Screen Actors Guild/SAGIndie

Join the companies and organizations that support filmmakers on a daily basis for a fun evening of relaxation where the atmosphere is Florida perfect and the bar is open. Relax and reflect on the Festival thus far while catching your second wind for the closing weekend.

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FESTIVAL AWARDS BRUNCH
Sponsored by Universal Studios Florida Production Group

Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet brunch complete with mimosas and share the enthusiasm as filmmakers receive Jury and Audience Awards in the American Independent Competition. A fun event held purely in the filmmakers’ honor, this lively brunch is the place to be for the most passionate film lovers.

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Explore the Exotic:
THE 2007 FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL REVEL

Explore the exotic in your own back yard as we embark upon a journey through the sights, sounds, and flavors of the world that connect us all! Your excursion begins with a signature Revel welcome cocktail, then proceeds around the globe, with mouth-watering regional cuisine, inspiring entertainment, and delightful surprises, all in one of Orlando’s most stunning hidden locations, The Blue Rose. The atmosphere will be ideal for a whirlwind tour with our visiting celebrities, as we honor them and celebrate the 16th anniversary of the Florida Film Festival!

Proceeds support Enzian Theater’s non-profit mission to entertain, inspire, educate, and connect the community through film.

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