In addition to a full program of films, parties, and events, the 2015 Florida Film Festival will be screening several movies that are free and open to the public.
Here is the line-up of complimentary cinematic offerings scheduled throughout the fest:
In addition to the wonderful program of films, the 2015 Florida Film Festival will include several food-centric events during its run.
On Saturday, April 11, from 11am to 12:30pm, the FFF will host a Locally Fresh! event featuring samples and live cooking demonstrations of local eats, along with a sneak peek into the world of farming. Featured participants include Lake Meadow Natural Farms, Palmetto Creek Farms, Olde Hearth Bread Co., and East End Market. Tickets are $12, and the event takes place at Enzian.
Enjoy a free horror movie on the lawn at Enzian during the theater’s Wednesday Night Pitcher Show this month.
There are five editions of the WNPS in October:
Movies start at 8pm. Come early and enjoy a special evening happy hour from 7pm to 11pm at Eden Bar at Enzian.
Enzian is located at 1300 South Orlando Avenue in Maitland.
Enjoy a free movie on the lawn at Enzian during the theater’s Wednesday Night Pitcher Show.
There are two editions of the WNPS in September:
Movies start at 8pm. Come early and enjoy a special evening happy hour from 7pm to 11pm at Eden Bar at Enzian.
Enzian is located at 1300 South Orlando Avenue in Maitland.
Enjoy a free movie on the lawn at Enzian during the theater’s Wednesday Night Pitcher Show.
There are two editions of the WNPS in August:
Movies start at 8pm. Come early and enjoy a special evening happy hour from 7pm to 11pm at Eden Bar at Enzian.
Enzian is located at 1300 South Orlando Avenue in Maitland.
Enjoy a free movie on the lawn at Enzian during the theater’s Wednesday Night Pitcher Show.
There are two editions of the WNPS in July:
Movies start at 8pm. Come early and enjoy a special evening happy hour from 7pm to 11pm at Eden Bar at Enzian.
Enzian is located at 1300 South Orlando Avenue in Maitland.
On select Wednesday nights, the Enzian in Maitland shows a free outdoor movie on the lawn. During the night there is also Jell-o shot movie trivia and a happy hour from 7pm to 11pm at the Eden Bar at the Enzian.
Here’s this month’s movies to enjoy:
July 04 – Jaws
July 18 – Meatballs (“We are the C.I.T.’s, so pity us…)
The Enzian also sponsors a once-a-month free family movie at Central Park in Wnnter Park. This month’s free flick is The Great Muppet Caper on July 12.
Looking for haunted house thrills without the craziness of the theme parks? Then you might want to head up to Maitland and check out Enzian Theater’s annual Haunted Swamp Walk of Terror.
Starting tonight, October 14, you and your friends can embark on nightly journeys along the two thousand foot trail of freaky characters and scares. If you make it out alive, there will be drink specials waiting to calm your nerves at The Eden Bar at Enzian.
Tours run Fridays and Saturdays through the end of the month, plus Oct 31 (of course). They start at 8pm and go until midnight, except on Halloween, when they end at 10pm.
Admission is $10 in advance or $15 day of event for unlimited tours that night. You can upgrade to a VIP ticket, which is $25, and you’ll also get jump the line privileges all night, too.
This event is “rated R” so nobody under 17 can do the tours without a parent or guardian, says the Enzian.
Enzian is located at 1300 South Orlando Avenue in Maitland and their info line is 407-629-0054.
Orlando has a lot of festivals dedicated to the arts, but one of my favorites is the annual Florida Film Festival, which runs from April 8 to 17 this year.
Produced by Enzian, one of the best places to catch a movie in Orlando, this fest is a perfect blend of indie and lesser-known films, food and parties.
2011 is the 20th anniversary of the Florida Film Festival, and as such, it will celebrate all things Florida, from film to food.
Among the highlights of the festival are the Opening Night Film and Party, which takes place on April 8. Tickets for this event are $20 to see the film only, $80 to only attend the party, and $100 for both the film and party. The party will feature food from several area restaurants, including Enzian/Eden Bar, the Ravenous Pig, 4 Rivers Smokehouse and more.
There are two celebrity events to attend. The first is “Victor in Paradise: An Afternoon with Victor Nunez, featuring Ruby in Paradise.” Following a screening of the film on April 16 at the Enzian, director Victor Nunez will do a Q&A with the audience. Tickets are only $10.
The second is “An Evening with Alan Arkin,” also at the Enzian on April 16. This event will begin with a special 45th anniversary screening of the classic Cold-War comedy “The Russians are Coming! The Russians are Coming!” – a film that earned Arkin his first Oscar® nomination in 1966. Following the film, the actor will do a Q&A with the audience. Tickets for this are only $30, but this may be postponed due to Arkin’s health following a recent car accident.
There are several food and film events worth noting, too. Enjoy a night of Italian cinema on April 11, along with an intermission of food provided by Olive Garden. Tickets are $10 for each film (La Pivellina and Amarcord), but the tasting reception is free.
The “Peroni & Popcorn: Hitchcock Happy Hour,” happening April 13 at the Enzian/Eden Bar, sounds like fun. It features gourmet popcorn paired with select brews while classic Hitchcock films play on a large outdoor screen. The films are free; the popcorn/drinks are available for purchase.
Let’s not forget the films, either. Among the ones I’m interested in catching are:
Individual tickets to most films are $10, or you can buy them in groups of 4 for $40, 8 for $75 or 16 for $140, all of which include an official program voucher. For film fanatics, there is also the Platinum Pass, which at $650, includes priority seating, party invitations and a swag bag, among other benefits.
All tickets and the platinum pass are available for purchase online at the Florida Film Festival website or in person at the Enzian box office.
[Images courtesy of Florida Film Festival and Ambush Entertainment/James Gunn]
Anyone who loves movies knows The Enzian is a great place to see a movie. In addition to indie and foreign films, they like to pull out older movies from time to time.
Well, for the next few weeks, The Enzian is hosting a temporary series called the “Wednesday Night Pitcher Show” on the outdoor lawn area.
Whereas the theater’s monthly Popcorn Flick under the stars in downtown Winter Park is more family-orientated, these flicks are more for the adults.
Here’s the upcoming movie schedule for this series:
There will be a late-night happy hour at The Enzian’s Eden Bar from 7pm until 11pm, as well as a trivia contest with Jell-o Shots as prizes.
How much does all this fun cost? Nada – except for the food and drinks you choose to buy. That’s right, the movies are FREE.
Beyond March, the future of this series hasn’t been decided. Probably will be determined by the turn-out for the March movies.
The Enzian is located at 1300 South Orlando Avenue in Maitland. Call them at 407-629-0054.
[Photo courtesy The Enzian]