The 16th Annual Florida Film Festival will take place March 23 - April 1, 2007 when filmmakers and film lovers can enjoy all the best that Florida has to offer...Welcome to the glory of spring - Florida style!

Now in its sixteenth exciting year, the Florida Film Festival showcases the best American Independent and Foreign Films. Produced by Enzian Theater, the Festival has become one of the most respected regional film events in the country.

Past years' guests include Oliver Stone, Gabriel Byrne, Famke Janssen, Jason Lee, Christopher Walken, Dennis Hopper, Leelee Sobieski, Steve Buscemi, Campbell Scott, John Waters, and William H. Macy. Festival seminars have included such film industry notables as Mike Medavoy, Bingham Ray, Allison Anders, Oliver Stone, Victor Nunez, Tom Prassis, Richard Shamban, Bob Berney, and Blair Witch creators Dan Myrick and Ed Sanchez; cinematographers Haskell Wexler and Bill Butler; animators Bill Plympton and Corky Quakenbush; screenwriters Shane Black and Ed Neumeier; and producers Gale Anne Hurd and Roger Corman.

Focus On Film Lovers

The Festival includes narrative and documentary features and shorts, animation, midnight movies, and a full array of educational forums, glamorous parties, and other special events. The Florida Film Festival not only prides itself in delivering the finest in independent film, but also the filmmakers who make it all possible, creating a casual interactive environment like no other. Last year more than 100 filmmakers and special guests attended the 10-day celebration. Our way of demonstrating the Festival's renowned Southern hospitality and connecting the community through film!

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2007 Florida Film Festival Winners!

The Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature: BLACK IRISH, directed by Brad Gann

The Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature: BLACK IRISH, directed by Brad Gann

The Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature: KNEE DEEP, directed by Michael Chandler

The Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature: UNSETTLED, directed by Adam Hootnick

The Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Short: THE CARESS OF THE CREATURE, directed by Stewart McAlpine

The Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Short: THE TRIBE, directed by Tiffany Shlain

The Grand Jury Award for Best Animated Short: EVERYTHING WILL BE OK, directed by Don Hertzfeldt

The Audience Award for Best Short Film: TALES OF MERE EXISTENCE, directed by Lev Yilmaz

Special Jury Award for Best Actress: Meagan Moses of PRETTY IN THE FACE, directed by Nate Meyer

Special Jury Award for Innovative Documentary Storytelling: OPERATION HOMECOMING, directed by Richard E. Robbins

Special Jury Award for Best Female Role Model: BITCH, directed by Lilah Vandenburgh

Audience Award for Best International Feature: IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON, directed by David Sington

Audience Award for Best International Short: HIGH MAINTENANCE, directed by Phillip Van

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