Florida has that vibe without underlining or highlighting its obvious importance. It is powerful through action, not words, through the manner in which it amplifies voices and values creativity.
This year we received a staggering number of short submissions, and while it certainly made our job as programmers more challenging, we are confident our programs will reflect the quality, variety and imagination of the films we received from around the world.
"This is an excellent question," said Heather Older, the festival's executive director who, in her sixth year, has assembled a festival that is bigger..."