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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission r, r rH 7n
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FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: February 15, 2012 -
SUBJECT: Miami International Film Festival
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This Letter to Commission is intended to inform you that from March 2 through 11, the Miami
International Film Festival will once again fill Miami Beach venues, from the Colony and
Regal Theaters to the host Standard Hotel, with international films and filmmakers,
entertainment industry agents and executives, seminars, film markets and labs, parties and,
of course, film lovers. The City is again supporting Miami Dade College and the Miami
International Film Festival as a "Supporting Sponsor," providing assistance in event
permitting, parking and other promotional opportunities. As part of this sponsorship, the
festival will provide all City employees and residents an opportunity to purchase tickets to
screenings at a discount.
You are also invited to the following:
• Opening Night film and reception - March 2
• Closing Night film and reception — March 10
These tickets must be requested no later than Friday, February 24 If you are interested in
any other films, please review the attached program and provide film codes, dates and times
to Graham Winick at gwinick miamibeachfl.gov Tickets will be will be provided based on
availability only.
As always, please feel free to call me should you have any questions or require additional
information.