[ Ticketed Soirees ] [ By Invitation Only ]
Evening Soirees
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 Jennifer Tilly appears courtesy of the Visiting Artists program of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
REVEL 17
- Cost: $75
- Where: Winter Park Racquet Club
- When: Saturday, April 5, 2008. 6:30 p.m. (Awards) 7:00 p.m. (Party)
- What to wear: Cocktail attire is suggested. Latin influence is recommended.
- What: It's a wrap. Now let's party! Join Jennifer Tilly for a cocktail style celebration infused with Florida's Latin style. After ten exhilarating days of films and events, the Wrap Party offers the Festival community, along with the film industry's movers and shakers--filmmakers, producers, actors and VIPs--the opportunity to let their hair down and enjoy a night of decadent revelry, following a brief but thrilling awards presentation.
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Complimentary valet parking available
OPENING NIGHT FILM & INDEPENDENT TASTE
Tickets are SOLD OUT. Attend the Opening Night Film & Independent Taste by purchasing a Platinum Pass!
- Cost: FILM & PARTY $100 / PARTY ONLY $75
- Where: Enzian Theater (Film) & Citrus Club, Downtown Orlando (Party)
- When: Friday, March 28, 2008. 6:30 p.m. (Film) 8:30-11:30 p.m. (Party)
- What to wear: Cocktail attire suggested. No jeans please.
- What: See the premiere YOUNG@HEART, followed by an unforgettable opening night party. Filmmakers + Wine Makers + Master Chefs = Party of the Year! Leading chefs pair eclectic cuisines with superb wines from around the globe for an evening of gastronomic bliss. The evening's guests of honor are master chef and No Reservations host Anthony Bourdain and founding father of New World Cuisine, Norman Van Aken. Participating chefs include Kathleen Blake (Primo by Melissa Kelly), Mary Grace Viado (Village Tavern), Steven Rujak (Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress), Neil Connolly (Doc's Restaurant), Zachary Martin (The Boheme Restaurant at the Grand Bohemian Hotel), Garey Hiles (The Oceanaire), and Chef Laird Boles (Beacon, Fifi's and Graze).
- Tickets: Available through Platinum Pass Purchases only! Purchase Now
- Please Note: There is a lot of downtown construction currently in downtown and the I-4 area.
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Parking in the Citrus Club parking garage and is free to Independent Taste Attendees
By Invitation Only
OFFICIAL PRESS EVENT
- Where: Enzian Theater
- When: March 5
- What: Press/Media & VIP Event prior to festival opening night. Sneak peek for the media of film premieres, visiting celebrities, star chefs, and wine makers.
- By invitation only
FILMMAKER WELCOME PARTY
Sponsored by Full Sail Real World Education- Where: Slingapours and the Tuk Tuk Room, Downtown Orlando
- When: Wednesday, April 2, 2008. 8:00-11:00 p.m.
- What: Nobody does it better. A warm welcome is guaranteed for festival filmmakers and festival film goers as Full Sail rolls out serious southern hospitality.
- By invitation only
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Parking garages are nearby
V.I.P. PARTY
Sponsored by Metro Orlando Film & Entertainment Commission
- Where: Graze, Thornton Park
- When: Thursday, April 3, 2008. 7:00-10:00 p.m.
- What: This exclusive event showcases beautiful Orlando along with a delicious array of food and drink.
- By invitation only
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Limited street parking and valet parking available for a fee
INDUSTRY WRAP PARTY
Sponsored by Marshall Entertainment Insurance
- Where: The Beacon, Thornton Park
- When: Friday April 4, 2008. 7:00-10:00 p.m.
- What: Thornton Park, one of downtown Orlando's most lively spots becomes the spot to join our as visiting and local filmmakers. One groovy night is guaranteed.
- By invitation only
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Limited street parking and valet parking available for a fee
