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One of the most anticipated Miami events, The Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, is almost in town. The Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival will be in Miami from April 25th through May 4th. This popular Miami Florida festival features the best of gay-oriented movies. Furthermore, this event in Miami’s main purpose is to promote awareness, understanding and tolerance towards gay and lesbian community. In addition to the screenings, guests will be able to dance at various parties and attend special dinners and award ceremonies. Make sure to check their website at www.mglff.com for more information, including venues, tickets purchases, and more. You can also reach them by phone at 305-534-9924.
If you like movies, good movies I mean, there will be a great selection this year at the Miami Film Festival. You can enjoy the best of independent movies for the next 30 days. This popular Miami event in its 25th edition will feature more than 120 films, workshops, and seminars.
A major festival hosted by an institution of higher learning, The Miami International Film Festival is spirited platform for new filmmakers. This event in Miami presents both dramatic and documentary films, the festival has grown into its role as an organization that builds, transforms, and bridges communities through film. In addition, the films are accompanied by discussions, panels, and interaction with filmmakers and community representatives
My most anticipated movies this year are:
The Unknown Woman
Mongol
XXY
Run Fat Boy, Run
Blind
Unfinished Sky
Cordero de Dios (Lamb of God)
See a little introduction of my selection of must-see movies...
You can buy tickets by phone calling at 305-405-MIFF. Also, you can get your tickets in person during the festival at the Regal South Beach Cinema 18, located on Lincoln Road.
Miami Film Festival 2008 Venues:
GUSMANCENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (GUS)
174 East Flagler St., Downtown Miami
305-374-2444
COLONY THEATRE (COL)
1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-674-1040
TOWER THEATER (TWR)
1508 S.W. Eighth St. at 15th Ave., Little Havana
305-237-FILM (3456)
REGAL SOUTH BEACH CINEMA 18 (R10, R11, R17, R18)
1100 Lincoln Rd., South Beach
305-674-6766
BILL COSFORD CINEMA (COSF)
University of Miami, Second Floor, MemorialBuilding
Campo Sano Drive, Coral Gables
305-284-4861
SUNRISE INTRACOASTAL CINEMA (INTR)
3701 N.E. 163rd St. at Sunny Isles Blvd., North Miami Beach