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Jacksonville Film Festival

The Jacksonville Film Festival is in town. It runs May 14, 2009 to May 20, 2009 and films will be shown at Five Points Theatre and The Florida Theatre. This is an exciting opportunity to see some fantastic new films and shorts from around the world (and right here in Jacksonville).


The Art Institute of Jacksonville is a silver sponsor of the event this year and the Culinary Arts Program and Digital Film Program are heavily involved in making it a success. Dr. Nadia Ramoutar is on the Board of Directors for the film and serves as the Screening Chair committee.

The Culinary Students of the Art Institute of Jacksonville lead by Chef Mattern and his awesome faculty prepared and served the opening night gala reception to rave reviews. Hot and cold canapes and speciality deserts were served butler style. Leaders of the Jacksonville community where on hand to partake is this amaazing event.

Congratulation.

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