I went back through the Florida Film Festival schedule Monday morning.  Let's see what else is going on for the miserly folks this time.  Being the 20th anniversary, the festival is providing more events that are free admission and open to the public.  Some will be free food and drink as well.  I'll break it down by the day, so you can match it up to your calendar.

Olive Garden Italian Cinema Night - Enzian Theater

They are screening 2 films - La Pivellina at 6:30pm and Amarcord at 9:15pm.  Here's the kicker.  The 8:10pm tasting reception is free.  Free Olive Garden food and wine.  The films are $10 each.

There's a couple free things going on Tuesday. First is a free screening of The Yearling which is the usually free Popcorn Flicks in the Park in Winter Park's Central Park.  I don't know if I said free and park enough times.  Starts at 8pm.

Second is the Whole Foods Market Movie & Tasting at the Enzian and Eden Bar.  This is a screening of A Matter of Taste: Serving Up Paul Liebrandt preceded by the short Cut/Chop/Cook.  The freebie in this one is an 8:15pm tasting reception.  You can expect healthy hors d'oeuvre from Whole Foods.

Digital Cinematography Forum at Full Sail University - 11:00am-12:30pm.

The panelists are expected to discuss topics such as cinematography, editing, and more.

At 5:00pm at the Enzian and Eden Bar, the Guard Dog Global Jam Art Show will take place.  This is best explained on the festival website.  Go here.

8:00pm at the Eden Bar is Peroni & Popcorn: Hitchcock Happy Hour.  There will be free Hitchcock on the outdoor screen.  Beer and popcorn will be available for purchase.

A forum called Perseverance: Women In The Industry will take place at the Enzian Theater from 11:00am to 12:30pm.

New Frontiers in Distribution at Enzian - 11:00am-12:30pm

This panel will discuss ways to get your film distributed in today's environment.  The panel is comprised of distributors and buyers.

Filmmaker Forum at Regal Winter Park Village - 1:30pm-3:00pm

Talk to the indie filmmakers from this year's festival.  Moderated by Rollins College's Denise Cummings.

Revel 20, this is the closing party of the festival.  This has never been free to the public.  This is outside at the Eden Bar and runs from 7pm-2am.

Florida on Film at Enzian - 10:30am-12:00pm

This forum will discuss how Florida has been portrayed in movies and advertisements over the years.

For more information on the rest of the festival, go to www.floridafilmfestival.com.