October 19, 2011 - Next Monday, Oct. 24 TGIM: Meet the honorable Mayor Randy Henderson, ABC7 Morning Anchor Chad Oliver and Councilman Tom Leonardo with a local film by MichelleTricca

Fort Myers, Fl (October 19, 2011) - This Monday Fort Myers Film Festival's Intellectualization Monday's with Eric Raddatz continues with the honorable Mayor Randy Henderson, ABC7 Morning Anchor Chad Oliver and Councilman Tom Leonardo with host Eric Raddatz, co-host Dan Linehan, music by Elijah Green, a performance by HotFlashz and an original film by Michelle Tricca.

Come get a transparent view of how we select our official programming, grab a drink and a slice of pizza and intellectualize with the indie community, the audience, our celebrity judges and submissions team, and help us pick out films for our 2012 season. $5, or $2 for  Founding Fans (FMff bracelet required.) Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7 p.m. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First Street, Fort  Myers.   

Check out photos from last week's premiere of local film SNAP by Garth Francis Photography HERE Pick up a Gulf Coast Times on stands today featuring the cover story on the Fort Myers FIlm Festival putting Monday night indie viewers in the drivers seat HERE Check out Naples Daily News Showcase cover article on why FMff Monday nights feed the mind. HERE For quick updates, to post and to submit your film you can go towww.fortmyersfilmfestival.com, www.twitter.com/fortmyersfilm and www.facebook.com/fortmyersfilmfestival

NEXT WEEK SPECIAL HALLOWEEN SHOW: October 31, 2011 TGIM  w/ judges Doug MacGregor, Deborah Ford and Liza Fernandez with films in consideration for the 2012 Fort Myers Film Festival with host Eric Raddatz, musical guests and performances from local talent. Come get a transparent view of how we select our official programming, grab a drink and intellectualize with the indie community.

November 7, 2011 TGIM  with celebrity judges The Beverage Underground's Larry 'Smokey' Genta, Gulfshore Life Editor Jonathan Foerster, ABC7 Morning Anchor Chad Oliver & films in consideration for the 2012 Fort Myers Film Festival with host Eric Raddatz, musical guests and performances. Come get a transparent view of how we select our official programming, grab a drink and intellectualize with the indie community.

November 14, 2011 TGIM w/ judges Edison Restaurant owner Daniel Kearns, fitness model Tiffany Upshaw and News-Press Graphic Director Mike Donlan & films in consideration for the 2012 Fort Myers Film Festival with host Eric Raddatz, musical guests and performances from local talent. Come get a transparent view of how we select our official programming, grab a drink and intellectualize with the indie community.

November 21, 2011 TGIM with celebrity judges Pulse Magazine's Pamela Lazarto , Socialite Nicole Forbis and filmmaker Marty Wisher & films in consideration for the 2012 Fort Myers Film Festival with host Eric Raddatz, musical guests and performances from local talent. Come get a transparent view of how we select our official programming, grab a drink and intellectualize with the indie community.

November 28, 2011 TGIM w/ judges FOX 4 Morning Host Pooja Lodhia, Florida Weekly's Managing Editor Waddy Padilla and local film hero Doug Malloy with films in consideration for the 2012 Fort Myers Film Festival with host Eric Raddatz, musical guests and performances from local talent. Come get a transparent view of how we select our official programming, grab a drink and intellectualize with the indie community.

December 5, 2011 TGIM w/ judges Executive Editor of Florida Weekly Jeff Cull. CEO of Kariza Designs Kariza Luiza & 
96-9 WINK FMs Paula Kamberos & films in consideration for the 2012 Fort Myers Film Festival with host Eric Raddatz, musical guests and performances from local talent. Come get a transparent view of how we select our official programming, grab a drink and intellectualize with the indie community.

December 12, 2011 TGIM with celebrity judges ABC7 Morning Anchor Chad Oliver, artis Veron Ennis and Happenings Magazine Publisher Jamie Kuser & films in consideration for the 2012 Fort Myers Film Festival with host Eric Raddatz, musical guests and performances from local talent. Come get a transparent view of how we select our official programming, grab a drink and intellectualize with the indie community.

A portion of the festival's proceeds will go to The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida.

—Start your mornings right at the festival with a fresh cup of Bennett's Fresh Roast coffee, official coffee sponsor of the Fort Myers Film Festival. http://www.bennettsfreshroast.com/ Hit up the afterparty at Space 39 where drinks are two for one until close for FMff guests

—Sponsored by the Edison Restaurant in Fort Myers. Experience the Edison Restaurant—where good friends make great neighbors. http://www.edisonfl.com/ Edison may have never eaten there but he probably wished he had. Get your pre-TGIM party on there with burgers for a buck!

—Join the afterparties at Space 39, where art meets fun for 2-for-1 drinks for all attending Monday nights with host Eric Raddatz.

—Pick up a Florida Weekly, your source for independent news. In the know, in the now.

—Stop by the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center every day of the week. It's the coolest building in town.

— Tell us what you think about our billboards around town at