The MiFo lgbtq+ Film Festival, a critically acclaimed event, has two film festivals per year: Miami in April and Fort Lauderdale in October. This year we have combined the names of the Miami and Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festivals into MiFo. The 7th Annual Fort Lauderdale Edition takes place from Friday, October 9th until Sunday, October 18th. (Formerly the Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival)The 18th Annual Miami Edition takes place from Friday, April 22nd until Sunday, May 1st. (Formerly the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival) The MiFo lgbtq+ Film Festival is committed to its mission: to inspire, entertain, and educate the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video, and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experience. The Miami Edition has grown from a 3-day event in which twenty-five films were presented to the current format of 10-days with 65+films. The Fort Lauderdale Edition has recently grown from a 3-day event to a two weekend event showcasing 50+ films. The MiFo lgbtq+ Film Festival is an internationally acclaimed event serving as a platform for numerous World, North American, and East Coast Premiers. MiFo is also the largest lgbtq+ cultural arts event in South Florida.