2012-27906 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2012-27906
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY - OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING SPACE RENTAL
CHARGES AT THE COLONY THEATRE, FOR THE FILM LIFE
FOUNDATION, A NON-PROFIT WHICH IS PRODUCING THE
AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL, JUNE 20—23, 2012.
WHEREAS, the American Black Film Festival is an independent film festival that focuses
primarily on works by Black members of the film industry; and
WHEREAS, established in 1997, the core mission of the festival is to showcase
quality Black films and promote cultural diversity in front of and behind the camera; and
WHEREAS, the Festival is held annually in Miami Beach and features full-length
narratives, short films, mobile entertainment, and documentaries, all by and/or featuring Black
writers, directors, actors, and actresses; and
WHEREAS, over the course of the Festival, there are numerous events held throughout
the City including an opening ceremony, three days of screenings, actors' and directors'
workshops and symposiums, as well as an awards ceremony; and
WHEREAS, attract top-tier talent and approximately 5,000 festival goers to the annual
event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby waive space rental charges at the Colony Theater for the Film Life
Foundation, A Non-Profit which is producing the American Black Film Festival, June 20 -23,
2012.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of May, 2012.
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MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
FROM: Matti Herrera Bower, Mayor
DATE: May 1, 2012
SUBJECT: Discussion Regarding Request to Waive Rental of the Colony Theatre
for The Film Life Foundation
Please place on the May 9, 2012 Commission meeting agenda a discussion of a
request to waive rental of the Colony Theatre for The Film Life Foundation, a non-
profit which is producing the American Black Film Festival, June 20-23. Now in its
sixteenth year, the festival attracts a cross section of affluent business,
entertainment and political movers and shakers.during Miami Beach's.off-season.
thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Rebecca Wakefield at extension 6157.
Thank you.
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