Florida Film Festival
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The Florida Film Festival, produced by Enzian Theater in Maitland, Florida, is an annual international film festival. Showcasing the best American independent and foreign films, the festival has become one of the most respected regional film events in the United States.
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[edit] Overview
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 festival has also included highly experimental new media works.
[edit] History
Past guests include Oliver Stone, Gabriel Byrne, Famke Janssen, Jason Lee, Christopher Walken, Dennis Hopper, Leelee Sobieski, Steve Buscemi, Campbell Scott, and William H. Macy.
[edit] Oscar qualification
The Florida Film festival is considered one of the "Big 15" in the United States, as a win here qualifies a film for Academy Award consideration. The Seattle International Film Festival is another such qualifying festival.
