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The Broward County Film Society, best known as the producers of The Fort Lauderdale Intl Film Festival (FLIFF), Savor Cinema Lauderdale, Cinema Paradiso Hollywood, and FLIFF OnLocation: Florida & The Bahamas...will restore and reopen Fort Lauderdale's famed movie palace, The Gateway Theater.  This, now 4-plex cinema, is 71 years old and hosted the World Premiere of WHERE THE BOYS ARE.

FLIFF is taking on quite a challenge.  Gateway closed due to COVID 19 In March 2020.  To reopen we must raise nearly a half a million dollars for the restoration, plus pay rent of $17K/month (and escalating annually).  We are looking to raise just a portion through GoFundMe.  FLIFF patron, Scott Bennett, began the campaign with $25K in seed money to make our acquisition of Gateway possible.  He was joined by FLIFF Board members, Janet Schwartz and Teri Pattullo who pitched in $5K each.

Won't you JOIN US!

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (Savor Cinema - Lauderdale and Cinema Paradiso - Hollywood), and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

Here is the deal, we are a true non-profit and this Covid Crisis is crushing us.  We keep our membership & ticket prices low to be more inclusive.  Over our 3.5 decades, we have held so many benefits for charities & civic concerns.  We also haven't hesitated to produce many free events, such as our outdoor celebration of WOODSTOCK's 50th Anniversary.

Just to let you know, we have been so industrious and inventive during this Covid thing.  We created PRESS TO PLAY providing free films for Members online; FLIFF VIRTUAL CINEMA creating a PayPerView platform anyone can access for World Cinema; FLIFF FREE Home Delivery bringing popcorn, sodas, beer, wine & spirits to your home; and our FLIFF DRIVE-IN CINEMA, providing Movies on the big screen you can enjoy in a retro experience from the safety of your car.

Seriously, any donation will help...the $ helps and your vote of concern bouys our spirit.

Mission Statement Bringing people together year round, using Cinema to educate and inspire while showcasing the best in film making.

Vision Statement From Independent and world cinema to documentaries and student films, the diversity of work spotlighted by 35 years of festivals and events will continue to make a significant cultural and economic impact on the communities of South Florida.

Thank you on behalf of all the staff, volunteers, members and Board of Directors