October 17 - November 9, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.   * Celebrating its 23ed annual festival in 2008, the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival is a non-profit cultural institution that presents the most compelling and thought-provoking international films, host special tributes and seminars and introduces some of the greatest talents to South Florida audiences. The fall festival runs October-November, and annually screens foreign and independent films across South Florida. Considered one of the most important regional film festivals in the U.S., the Festival's commitment to first-time filmmakers and innovative programming make it the perfect test market for filmmakers.

 

The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival offers a vast array of works by some of today's most promising independent and foreign filmmakers. The Festival showcases over 100 films from around the world and is considered one of the most important regional festivals in the U.S. A remarkable diversity of local, national and international films have screened to enthusiastic audiences during the run of the Festival. FLIFF unites industry leaders, filmmakers, journalists, students and film lovers during cutting-edge seminars, celebrity tributes and special event premieres.