“In addition to a spectacular lineup of films, one of the high points of the festival is the exciting and elaborate events and parties,” said Victor Gimenez, executive director of MiFo. “The opening night event at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is going to be an over-the-top, elaborate affair, and the closing night awards party, with a lavish buffet and a fun and exciting awards show, is also a must to attend.”
According the MiFo's mission statement, the goal of the festival is "to inspire, entertain, and educate the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video, and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experience."
MiFo Fort Lauderdale will showcase over 50 films highlighting and exploring the lives and experiences of the queer community, as well as plenty of special events and after parties. There will be special appearances by many of the films directors and stars including Patricia Velasquez (Liz En Septembre), Vanessa Dunn (Portrait of a Serial Monogamist), Joey Kuhn (Those People), and Zack Ryan (Something Beautiful).
There are simply too many events to list, but here are some highlights. Visit mifofilm.com for a full lineup of special events and guest appearances.
Friday, October 9
Opening Night Film Celebration Fourth Man Out and After Party, 8 p.m. to midnight at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.
Saturday, October 10
Women's Spotlight Film and Party: Liz in September, 7:30 p.m. to midnight at C&I Studios, 541 NW First Ave., Fort Lauderdale.
Thursday, October 15
Disco Dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Thirteen Restaurant, 2037 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors.
Centerpiece Film and Party 54: Director's Cut, 10 p.m. to midnight at Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale.
Sunday, October 18
Closing Night Awards Party, 9:30 p.m. to midnight at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.
The Festival takes place Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 11 and Thursday, October 15, through Sunday, October 18. Screenings take place at various times at the Classic Gateway Theatre (1820 E. Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise), Cinema Paradiso (503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale), and C&I Studios (541 NW First Ave., Fort Lauderdale). The opening night festivities take place at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale)
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If you can't make it to the Fort Lauderdale