BY Staff | October 1, 2020 The 12th Annual Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) returns at the end of the month with a hybrid celebration of independent cinema. Running from Thursday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 25, the festival features virtual screenings—including more than 60 films you…
BY Justin Paprocki | October 24, 2019 Join us for the 11th annual Naples International Film Festival—the perfect opportunity for film lovers to experience today’s best films in a fun and welcoming environment. The festival presents more than 60 film screenings, many of which include the opportunity to meet…
BY Staff | September 27, 2018 What does it take to get a great film for the Naples International Film Festival? It takes passion, commitment, sometimes a little light stalking, and every now and then a healthy dose of friendly harassment. In 2012, Shannon Franklin,…
BY | October 24, 2016 Looking to build on past success, Naples International Film Festival Director Jon Fitzgerald shares a few new event elements for 2016. The event runs Oct. 27-30. What can you tell us about your expansion of “cause cinema”? “I like…
BY | October 5, 2016 The Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) has announced its complete 2016 lineup, and we’re excited to share it here. Here’s the complete program, with stars designating some of our own most anticipated films: Opening Night Film *Alive and Kicking…
BY | January 15, 2016 Look for the Naples International Film Festival to get even bigger under new leadership. Incoming Artistic and Executive Director Jon Fitzgerald says he hopes to make the festival a year-round event, holding more screenings outside of the dozens it…
BY | October 22, 2015 Welcome to Weekly Best, Gulfshore Life’s new blog highlighting the best of the best of Southwest Florida. Check back every Thursday for a new post. More than 40 features, short films and documentaries will be screened over three…
BY | November 10, 2014 After a whirlwind weekend of stunning film showings, Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) Executive and Artistic Director Shannon Franklin and Program Director Ellen Goldberg announced the winners of the 2014 NIFF Awards yesterday at Silverspot Cinema in Mercato. Awards were presented…
BY | October 9, 2014 The Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) has announced its complete 2014 lineup, and we’re excited to share it here. The 2014 program includes 20 Florida premieres, four East Coast premieres and one world premiere, and 20 filmmakers are scheduled…
BY | November 3, 2011 Michael C. Hall and Lucy Liu in East Fifth Bliss. Going into year three, the Naples International Film Festival is in a fragile place. It hasn’t been around long enough to be considered established, but enough is expected of it…
BY Kelly J. Farrell | January 26, 2024 When Dreams Become Reality Hosts: Sherie Marek with Jacki & Max Guinn Honored Vintner: Véronique Boss-Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin in Beaune, France and Domaine Drouhin Oregon in Dayton, OR Vintner: Suzanne Deal Booth of Bella Oaks in Napa, CA…
BY Jennifer Reed | October 1, 2023 Some three decades ago, Elaine Newton, a humanities professor at York University, Toronto, approached a sabbatical leave and sought a required academic pursuit to round out an upcoming year of adventure. Vacationing in Naples for the first time, the literary…
BY Andrea Stetson | November 1, 2021 If you love an auction … Watch 50 established artists create their works in real time at Cambier Park during Art Aid’s Quick Draw on Nov. 27, then bid on your favorite piece—all in support of Legal Aid Service of…
BY Submitted | June 11, 2020 A fan favorite on the hit NPR podcast Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, Helen Hong plays Tracy The Head of HR on Silicon Valley and Emma the randy widow on The Unicorn. She is a recurring guest star on Huge…