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Miami International Film Festival

Experience the magic of the movies – and the stories behind the magic – at the Miami International Film Festival. Attend panels, seminars and workshops designed to both educate and entertain. Learn about the making, business, and art of film. Hear from film industry leaders and noted filmmakers as they share their experience, knowledge, and advice covering various aspects of the creative process, film production, funding distribution, new technology and independent film-making. View films from world renowned directors and emerging filmmakers -- showcased at the historic Gusman Theater and other theaters -- ranging from dramas and thrillers to crowd-pleasing comedies and documentaries.

 

 

 

UPCOMING DATE

Program Code: 15576

3/8/2009

3/13/2009

HOTEL INFORMATION

Holiday Inn
PORT OF MIAMI-DOWNTOWN
340 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
Phone: 305-371-4400 

The hotel is located across from Port of Miami overlooking Biscayne Bay, adjacent to where the  Miami International Film Festival is held. All rooms have two double beds, a private bath, TV, air conditioning, a safe and a phone. All meals are included; some in hotel, some in area restaurants. 

 

 

 

REGISTRATION:

Please click on the Elderhostel logo below to register.


Use the program number(s) listed above to access the specific Elderhostel program you would like to register for.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • If you plan on arriving a few days before the program begins or staying a few days after the program concludes, please call the hotel.  These rooms are available on a limited basis.
  • Casual clothes and good walking shoes are the order of the day.  A camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats are suggested.  Don't forget a bathing suit for a dip in the pool or ocean after classes.  A light sweater or jacket may be needed at night or in the air conditioning.
  • Travel to Miami by car, plane, bus or train.  Super shuttles and taxis are available between the hotel and the airport.    Cost of Super Shuttle one way is approximately $20.00.   If you are driving, the rate for parking in the hotel parking lot is $12 per day.  Unload your car first in front of the hotel.  However, please be aware that parking, even for a brief time, is limited.

*NOTE*

  • Whether or not you are extending your trip, please plan to stay until the very end of the program, which ends on Friday with a box lunch to go.
  • Let us know of special medical needs or dietary restrictions on the medical form. We will make every attempt to accommodate you.

*NO PETS*

The School of Adult and Continuing Education has been approved as a provider of continuing education programs by the American Psychological Association, the Certified Board of Addictions Professionals of Florida, the Society for Human Resource Management, the American Payroll Association, Elderhostel, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, the CFP Board of Standards, the American Society for Quality, and the Certified Senior Advisor Board.

For more information contact Susan Leff at (305) 899- 3301 or 800-756-6000 extension 3320 or e-mail sleff@mail.barry.edu