Wednesday, April 22

Event: Student Showcase of Films Presents Downtown Art Works Time: 5-9 p.m.
Location: Centennial Square/Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
Free
The event will screen films by finalists of the Student Showcase of Films on LED screens. Between each screening, the filmmakers will host Q&A’s. Event also features live music by student rock bands, a visual arts display and comedic and dance performances. Take the Clematis Trolley to LOBBY NIGHTCLUB at 9 pm following the event.

Thursday, April 23

Event:  Opening Night Film - STONE OF DESTINY
Charles Martin Smith, who wrote, and directed the film, is scheduled to appear.
Time:  7 p.m.
Location:  Sunrise Cinemas, Mizner Park
$25 ($65 includes Opening Night Party)
PBIFF will kick off the 14th Annual Festival with the opening night film, complete with a Hollywood-style red carpet film screening. 

Event:  Opening Night Party
Time:  9:30 p.m.
Location:  Mizner Park Rooftop
$50 for Opening Night Party only
Filmmakers, film lovers, industry professionals and guests will party the night away at the swankiest party in South Florida.  On the roof of Mizner, with sweeping views of the City of Boca Raton, top restaurants from the area, fashion and wine and spirits will be featured.   Opening night is noted as one of the most exciting in Palm Beach County as filmmakers, industry professionals and actors arrive from around the world to attend the Festival.

Friday, April 24 - Monday, April 27

Event: Film Screenings
Time:  12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Locations:  Sunrise Cinemas – 301 Plaza Real, Mizner Park; Movies of Delray – Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach; Lake Worth Playhouse – 713 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth; and FAU – 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton
Standard Theatre Ticket Prices
CLICLK HERE FOR FILM SCHEDULE!!

Friday, April 24

Event: Grand Awards Gala
Time:  7 p.m.
Location:  The world-renowned Boca Raton Resort & Club
$1,000 – Platinum Seating (Includes Platinum Festival Pass)
$750 – Diamond Seating (Includes Premiere Festival Pass)
$500 – Silver Seating
RSVP: 561.362.0003
The globe will be focused on this black-tie event as the PBIFF honors special achievements of some of the most respected talents in the motion picture industry.

Event:  Gala After Party, presented by Friends of the Festival
Time:  10 p.m. until ??
Location:  Opus 5, Boca Raton
5050 Town Center, Boca Raton
Cash Bar
Join us after a full day of film screenings and the Grand Gala and greet festival filmmakers, visit with industry professionals and dance the night away.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 24 - 26

Event: Shorts Series
Time: Beginning at 9 pm on Friday at Sunrise Cinemas, and at 12 pm on Saturday and Sunday at Lake Worth Playhouse Moviegoers will have the opportunity to watch short independent films throughout the weekend, so get comfortable!

Saturday, April 25

Event: Conversation with Director Joel Zwick
Time:  10 - 11 a.m.
Location:  Seagate Beach Club, Delray Beach
400 South Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach
Free. RSVP Required at 561.362.0003.
Meet Joel Zwick, directing legend and enjoy a continental breakfast overlooking the sparkling Atlantic Ocean while partaking in an informal Q&A.  The director will discuss how he launched his career in both television and film and offer insight into the industry.  Joel Zwick directed MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING, the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time, produced by Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Gary Goetzman. Mr. Zwick is recognized as Hollywood’s most prolific director of episodic television, having the direction of five hundred and twenty-five episodes to his credit.

Television shows include: Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, Bosom Buddies, Webster, Perfect Strangers, Full House, Step By Step, Family Matters, It’s a Living, The  Wayan Bros., Joanie Loves Chachi, Jamie Fox, Kirk, Parent’ Hood, Angie, On Our Own, Two Of A Kind, Love Boat, and Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper.

Event: Seminar - Finding an Agent
Sponsored by:
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location:  Florida Atlantic University
Free
Why do I need an agent?  How do I find one?  Which one is best for me?  What do we do now?  Get these questions answered in an introduction finding representation.  Followed by the short film program!

Event:  Family Screening
Time:  12 noon
Standard Theatre Ticket Prices
Location:  Cobb Theatres, Jupiter

Event:  Private VIP Party
Time:  10 p.m. - ?
Location:  BOVA Ristorante
1450 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton
Cash Bar
Following the films, the Festival will hold a private party for sponsors, Platinum and Premiere pass holders, press and filmmakers.

Sunday, April 26
Sponsored by:
Event: The Business of Film: From Idea to Audience
Location:  Florida Atlantic University
Free
We’ll take a backwards look at the film business, starting with how to find and reach audiences and moving all the way back to presenting your idea.  This seminar is designed to give you practical information and tools to get your film from the page to the screen.

Conference sessions
Session:   Audience
Time:  9 to 10 a.m.
Who is your audience?  How do you know that?  How do you get your film to them?  We’ll look at distribution deals, sales reps, niche markets, and self-distribution models in order to answer those questions.

Session: Financing
Time:  10 to 11 a.m. 
We’ll hear tips on how to allocate and manage your budget, how to structure a deal, and specific experiences from filmmakers working with budgets ranging from a handful of peanuts to millions of dollars.

Session: Pitching!
Time:  11 a.m. to 12 noon
We’ll discuss raising money in today’s economy, understanding the motivation of film financers, and then launch into a tournament of pitches with feedback from our panelists and your peers!

Each presentation will conclude with a break out session so participants can approach panelists for project-specific advice.

Event: Student Showcase of film screenings
Time: 2 p.m.
Standard Theatre Ticket Prices
Location:  Cobb Theatres, Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens

Event: Voices of Local Films
Time:   6 - 10 p.m.
Standard Theatre Ticket Prices
Location:  Cobb Theatres, Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens

Event: Sing-a-Long Screening under the Stars
Sponsored by:
Time:  8 p.m.
Location:  Intracoastal Park
2240 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach
Free
Bring a blanket, a picnic and the kids and enjoy “Mamma Mia” under the stars along the Intracoastal Waterway in Boynton Beach.

Event: Reggae Party with DJ Native Wayne Jobson
Time:  10 p.m.
Location:  Delux Nightclub
16 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach
$10 per person in advance / $15 cash only at door
Following the screening of “Roots of Reggae,” continue jamming into the night with filmmaker and well-known Los Angeles DJ Native Wayne Jobson.  This will be an opportunity to spend a music and dance filled evening with a reggae star and independent filmmaker at Delray’s hottest nightclub.
Rum Sponsor: Appleton Jamaican Rum

Monday, April 27

Guest Programmer, Veronica Di Laurentiis

Event: World Showcase of Italian Cinema
Time:  12:15 to 7 p.m.
Location:  Sunrise Cinemas, Boca Raton
Standard Theatre Ticket Prices
Enjoy an afternoon of seven Italian films with commentary by Guest Programmer Veronica De Laurentiis, daughter of famed film star Silvana Mangano and legendary film producer Dino De Laurentiis.

Event: Filmmakers Award Ceremony and Reception
Time:  4 p.m.
Location:  Festival Hospitality Suite, Host Hotel
Filmmakers, press, sponsors will gather for a wine and cheese reception to honor the 2009 winning competition films.

Event: Closing Night Films and Showcase Closing Screening
Film: 500 DAYS OF SUMMER
Time:  7 p.m.
Location:  Sunrise Cinemas at Mizner Park
$50 for Film and Party
The 14th Annual Festival screens the final film presentation

Event: It’s a Wrap!
Time:  10 p.m.
Location: The Addison
2 East Camino Real, Boca Raton
(Sold with Film Only at $50)
Following the closing night films, the Palm Beach International Film Festival makes a splash as it wraps up the five-day celebration of film as we dance the night away.  It’s one last night of fun as we say goodbye to our new friends from around the world as filmmakers and the community get together for the last night of the 2009 festival.  Audience Favorite Awards will be presented during the celebration.

Tuesday, April 28

Event: Student Showcase of Films Awards Ceremony
Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Duncan Theater
Palm Beach Community College
Lake Worth Campus

Saturday and Sunday, May 2 & 3

Event: Best of the Fest
Location:  Cobb Theatres, Jupiter
Standard Theatre Ticket Prices
The best films of the 14th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival will be screened throughout the weekend.

More details forthcoming on pbifilmfest.org.