PARTIES!

A chance to mingle and celebrate with the filmmakers and other film enthusiasts. Below is a complete listing of official Festival parties.

Sterling Salutes the Silver Screen
Sponsored by Sterling Vineyards
Opening Night Film and Party
Friday, March 7, 7:00 pm film, 9:30 pm party
Enzian Theater
$75 film & party, $50 party only
Kick off this year's festival with the best party of the year. The Florida Film Festival's Opening Night Party takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Enzian Theater. Enjoy an open bar featuring wine from Sterling Vineyards, amazing creations from Chef Kim Jennison, and dance the night away to the sounds of DJ Dave Fowler.

Monster Movie Premiere Party
Sponsored by Real Radio 104.1 FM
Saturday, March 8, 9:30 to 11:30pm
Enzian Theater Courtyard
Party tickets $5
Come see the world premiere of "Smoking Ninja," created by radio personalities Blackbean and Daniel from Monsters of the Midday. Enjoy an outdoor screening of this film and don't forget to buy a ticket for the midnight shorts that immediately follow.

Florida Student Filmmaker Reception
Tuesday, March 11, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Enzian Theater Courtyard
FREE
Following the festival screening of "Student Works," celebrate Florida student filmmakers at this fun reception. Enjoy light finger foods, beer, and soda. Free and open to the public.

Provocations Gallery Opening
Wednesday, March 12. 6:00 to 8:00pm
Festival Headquarters, 120 E. Comstock Ave., Winter Park
FREE
Be the first to view the dynamic installation called Provocations prior to our public opening on Thursday. Artists will be on hand to introduce you to this element of our exciting new program called NextArt. Wine and hors d'oeuvres served. Open to Filmmakers and Festival Passholders.

Meet the Filmmaker Celebration
Sponsored by Full Sail Real World Education
Wednesday, March 12, 7:30pm
Downtown Orlando's LAVA Lounge, 1235 N. Orange Ave.
FREE
Come join our visiting filmmakers for a drink. Enjoy beer, Sterling Vineyards wine, great drink specials and a party atmosphere in the heart of the arts district on Lake Ivanhoe. FREE and open to the public, complimentary beer and wine for Filmmakers and Festival Passholders.

Movies & Martinis
At the Westin Grand Bohemian
Thursday, March 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Westin Grand Bohemian, 325 South Orange Ave.
All are welcome for this relaxing cocktail hour in the Westin's lush and subdued Bösendorfer Lounge. Enjoy drink specials and great company before launching into the evening's performances, screenings, and festivities.

Filmmaker VIP Celebration
Sponsored by Metro Orlando Film & Entertainment Commission
Thursday, March 13, 7:00pm
Westin Grand Bohemian, 325 South Orange Ave.
This invitation only event allows Platinum passholders, filmmakers and Festival luminaries to raise a glass and enjoy elegant cuisine under the stars on the gorgeous pool deck of the Westin Grand Bohemian in the heart of downtown Orlando. Catered by the Westin's team of award-winning chefs.

Splash Experience
at the Holiday Inn Altamonte Springs
Friday, March 14, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Join us for fun and games under the waterfall and enjoy drink specials, food, music, and prizes with fellow attendees and filmmakers before heading out to a night of bowling!

Filmmaker Wrap Party
Sponsored by Screen Actors Guild/SAGIndie
Friday, March 14, 8:00pm
Colonial Lanes Bowling Alley, 400 N. Primrose Drive
Bowling, karaoke, and cheap beer….this is the way to wrap up the week. This party is open to all Filmmakers, Festival Passholders and DGA and SAG members.

2003 Awards Gala
Sponsored by Universal Orlando
Saturday, March 15th, 2003
Loews Universal Cineplex 20 and Universal CityWalk
$150 per person
This year celebrate festival winners and celebrity special guests at CityWalk, Universal Orlando's premier location for nighttime festivities! We've moved our Awards Gala to the beautiful Loews Universal Cineplex 20 to honor award-winning filmmakers and special guests. Following the Awards Presentation, we will sashay a short distance to Universal Orlando's hippest hotspot, "the groove," to celebrate what we all have in common-a love for filmmaking at its best.
6:30pm Cocktails
7:15pm Awards at Loews Universal Cineplex 20
8:00pm Party at "the groove" at Universal Studios CityWalk
Deejay and heavy hors d'oeuvres
Attire: Florida Cocktail
Self-parking free, Valet parking $15