Film Florida schedules annual meeting and awards ceremony for May 2026

Sandy Lighterman, President of Organization at Film Florida
Sandy Lighterman, President of Organization at Film Florida
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Film Florida has announced that its Annual Meeting will take place on May 5 and 6, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale. The event will be held at The Dalmar hotel, located at 299 N Federal Highway. Activities include meetings for Film Florida’s Committees and Councils, a Board of Directors meeting, and the Film Florida Legends Award Ceremony.

The Committee and Council meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and are open only to Film Florida members. Members interested in joining remotely can request call-in information by emailing info@filmflorida.org.

On the evening of May 5, the Film Florida Legends Award Ceremony will be held at the Gray Box Theater in Wilton Manors from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Details about ticket sales will be announced later.

Wednesday’s events begin with a continental breakfast for members at The Dalmar, followed by the Board of Directors meeting from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This meeting is open to the public, and those wishing to participate remotely can contact info@filmflorida.org for details.

A virtual 50/50 raffle will also take place during the event. Tickets cost $5 each or five tickets for $20, with payment accepted via credit card, PayPal, Venmo or Zelle. “The winning ticket will be drawn at the end of the Board of Directors Meeting,” according to organizers. “The winner does not need to be present at the drawing.” Half of the proceeds go to the raffle winner while Film Florida’s share supports its grant and scholarship fund.

Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for donation to a local food pantry or similar organization.

Non-members interested in participating in member-only meetings can join Film Florida through their website.

Thanking supporters for their engagement, organizers stated: “We hope you will participate, we plan on having a very productive few days.”



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