May 25, 2012

Festival of the Week: Delray Beach Film Festival

by MovieMaker Staff | Published March 19, 2007

Location: Delray Beach, FL
Festival Dates: March 13 - 18, 2007

With so many festivals popping up these days, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. The Delray Beach Film Festival, however, has made an effort to be a bit different from the standard fest, taking advantage of its location on the sunny Florida shore, while still catering to the needs of the moviemakers and the local community. “We provide a relaxed atmosphere for filmmakers to network, schmooze and screen films,” says founder and director Michael Posner. “We have events daily for our filmmakers, free surfing lessons, free belly dancing lessons, a golf tournament, beach tennis lessons and workshops daily--and of course cocktail parties every afternoon and spotlight parties every evening.”

But DBFF isn’t just a bit of fun in the sun; all of the festival’s profits will be split between the Humane Society (Posner is a former veterinarian) and the communication departments of the Palm Beach County schools. Giving back to the community while making the most of an idyllic location? It’s clear that Delray is a festival that is making a difference in the moviemaking world and beyond.

For more information, visit www.dbff.us.

Sound Off: Do you think it’s important for festivals to be “different,” or do you prefer a more traditional festival program without all the side attractions? Why or why not? Let us know in the comments section!

--Jennifer Straus

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Comment by LizHeir on 11/29/08 at 8:51 pm: As a resident of Delray Beach, I can’t wait for the next one in May 2009. Traditional in a sense that the days are filled with seminars, movies, and gatherings but in- between it all there is the beach, restaurants, clubs, parks, and great people which could be mistaken for the side attractions, but i don’t think so. Every location in the world has something different to offer and The Delray Film Festival certainly stands up to the best. I enjoyed my town like I never had before and the infusion of some incredibly talented people made it a rewarding experience. Michael Posner was a wonderful host who entertained with grace and style and raised Delray Beach up a few notches with The Film Festival.
Comment by belly dance lessons on 1/13/10 at 2:07 am: i am also enjoying this type of festival even though i am not located in that place, theres a kind of entertainment were most of women are really having fun and that calls a belly dancing lessons for those fat women.