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“Upwardly Social” singles and couples, from Boca to Palm Beach, looking for exciting new networking events now have a calendar of opportunities. The newly formed Friends of the PBIFF offers array of fun-filled events that will raise funds and awareness on a year-round basis for the Palm Beach International Film Festival.
During the past 12 years, the PBIFF has raised nearly one million in funds for local film students. These funds empower talented visionaries to pursue their dreams, giving us all the opportunity to learn, laugh and cry.
The events staged by the Friends of PBIFF will be an additional way to financially support these upcoming filmmakers. There is no membership fee to join the Friends of the Film Festival. To become involved simply enter your information below and we will update you about our latest events and free movie screening opportunities. In addition, always visit this website and www.LivingFLA.com, for the newest postings.
Scenes from the First Friends of the Festival Event at Ra Sushi event Taishi on January 11th, 2007.
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UPCOMING FRIENDS EVENT CALENDAR:
* All events and venues are subject to change.
7 pm
Opening Night Film and Party
Sunrise Cinemas Mizner Park, Boca Raton
Opening Night Party at CityLimits
19 NE 3rd Ave, Delray Beach
$50 – advance reservation required
1 pm – 10 pm daily
Festival of Films
See some of the best American and international independent films from around the world. Screened at various venues throughout the county.
Muvico Parisian 20 at CityPlace, Sunrise Cinemas at Mizner Park and The Theatre in West Palm Beach.
1 pm – 10 pm
Urban Retro Film Fest
A day long retrospective of unique programming targeting the hip “Urban Youth” under 30. This cutting edge festival includes Shorts, Animation, Horror and Experimental Films integrated into an exciting presentation.
Muvico Parisian 20 at CityPlace.
3 pm
Silent Film Fest
Enjoy some of your favorite silent movies with live piano accompaniment. Admission is one nickel.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 E. Indiantown Rd, Jupiter
9 pm
Mar-A-Lago Party
Mingle with filmmakers at the hottest party of the festival at the hottest resort in Palm Beach.
Mar-A-Lago Club
Palm Beach
$275 admission – advance reservation required
10 am
Family Film Fest
Children and families will enjoy a free special screening of “Curious George” along with other activities and games.
Sponsored by WXEL- PBS Kids
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 E. Indiantown Rd, Jupiter
Weekend of Shorts
See the best short films in the world.
Muvico Parisian 20 at CityPlace
7 pm
Grand Gala and Awards Presentation
The premiere event of the festival is this black-tie celebration honoring the achievements of some of the most respected talents in the motion picture industry.
Boca Raton Resort and Club
Gala Encee: Tristan Rogers, General Hospital's Robert Scorpio
11 pm
Friends of the Festival After Party
Opus 5
5050 Town Center Circle
Boca Raton
1 pm
Student Showcase of Films Screenings
The Theatre
West Palm Beach
1 pm
“DOC” Day Afternoon
New for 2007, this day will bring the much deserved recognition to the art form of documentary filmmaking and provide a greater platform for the educational discussions with the documentary filmmakers.
Muvico Parisian 20 at CityPlace and Sunrise Cinemas
7 pm
Filmmaker Reception
Film-maker party for the Palm Beach International Film Festival
Admission is $20 donation in advance or $25 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the educational programs offered at the Institute.
Filmmakers with a film entered in the festival will be admitted for free.
Please contact 561-743-9955 for reservations and tickets
Burt Reynolds and Friends Museum
100 North U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter
8 pm
Family Film Fest Under the Stars
Bring your lawn chair and blankets and enjoy a free family film outdoors under the stars.
Veterans Park
Intra-Coastal Waterway and E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach
4 pm
Poolside Chats
Filmmakers and attendees chat poolside at the Delray Beach Marriott regarding hot industry topics.
Delray Beach Marriott
1 pm – 10 pm
World Showcase of Films – South Africa
Presented by Kwandwe Private Game Reserve South Africa
A day long retrospective highlighting South Africa. This day of films will introduce audiences to the culture and magnificence of films and filmmakers from South Africa.
Sunrise Cinemas Mizner Park, Boca Raton
Official After Party
10 pm
Join filmmakers and South African representatives at this free after party at La Cigale.
253 SE Federal Hwy., Delray Beach
10 am
Student Showcase of Films
Awards Ceremony
Duncan Theatre at PBCC Lake Worth Campus
4200 Congress Ave.
4 pm
Poolside Chats
Filmmakers and attendees chat poolside at the Delray Beach Marriott regarding hot industry topics.
Delray Beach Marriott
7 pm
5th Anniversary Celebration of Voices of Films
Celebrate the best local films in this 5 year anniversary celebration with a retrospective of past local filmmakers from the first five years.
The Theatre
West Palm Beach
1 pm – 10 pm
World Showcase of Films – Israel
Presented by the Jewish Community Center
Celebrate Israeli Independence Day with a day long retrospective introducing audiences to the culture and magnificence of films and filmmakers from Israel.
Sunrise Cinemas Mizner Park, Boca Raton
4 pm
Poolside Chats
Filmmakers and attendees chat poolside at the Delray Beach Marriott regarding hot industry topics.
Delray Beach Marriott
4 pm
Poolside Chats
Filmmakers and attendees chat poolside at the Delray Beach Marriott regarding hot industry topics.
Delray Beach Marriott
4 pm
5th Annual PBIFF Film Awards Presentation and Reception
The best films of the festival are recognized in this special ceremony and reception for filmmakers and media.
Delray Beach Marriott
7 pm
Closing Night Film and Wrap Party
The 12th Annual Festival comes to a close with film and wrap party at Pranzo in Mizner Park.
$25 admission – advance reservation required
Sunrise Cinemas in Mizner Par
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