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Spotlight On The Miami International Film Festival
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The international spotlight is shining once again on Miami as the 25th Miami International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet to film fans and those who create all that movie magic.
The MIFF began Thursday and continues until March 9th. It features 120 short and feature-length movies, including 20 world premieres, from 50 countries, including several that debuted at last year's Sundance Film Festival.
Most of the offerings are not considered 'mainstream' movies. Most won't ever play at the local megaplex, but organizers say if you can get beyond foreign languages, subtitles, and unusual themes, the festival can provide a wealth of cinema in just ten days.
The festival kicked off Thursday evening with the film "La Misma Luna" (Under the Same Moon), a Mexican drama about a young boy who crosses the border into the United States to find his mother.
The festival also has some star power as Demi Moore, Helen Hunt, Danny Glover, Chris Cooper, Fito Paez and Gloria and Emilio Estefan are scheduled to appear at various times during the festival.
Last year's festival drew a record-high attendance of 70,000.
IF YOU GO
The 25th Miami International Film Festival runs Thursday February 28th through March 9th.
Screenings will take place at seven venues throughout the city, which is one more than last year.
The Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler Street, Miami
Regal South Beach Cinema 18, 1120 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
The Bill Cosford Cinema at UM, 1111 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables
Sunrise Intracoastal Cinema, 3701 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach
Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8th St., Little Havana
The Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
The Byron Carlyle Theater, 500 71st St., Miami Beach
Tickets for most screenings are $12, $11 for seniors, $7 for students with ID, $10 for Miami Film Society members.
Information, including a full schedule can be found at
miamifilmfestival.com or call
(305) 405-MIFF (6433).
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