The Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) proudly announces its collaboration with The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts for its second annual film festival.

Stemming from the success of its inaugural event where 1,100 tickets were sold at the opening night of the academy award-winning film, "The Cove," NIFF will once again have its Opening Gala and closing ceremonies at The Phil.

"The Naples International Film Festival is a right idea and we are grateful to have it on our hall," said Chairman and CEO Myra Janco Daniels. She added, "Last year's award-winning film, "The Cove," was very exciting and we look forward to another wonderful experience."

Executive Director, Rowan Samuel, said, "The festival is excited to collaborate with the Philharmonic Center for the Arts again this year. The Phil is a world-class facility with a highly skilled and competent team - working with them has been a great experience." He added, "last year was a tremendous success for us and we look forward to a repeat performance in 2010."

The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts is a Naples institution when it comes to arts organizations, offering opera, Broadway musicals, classical music, dance, pop, bluegrass and film. It brings speakers ranging from local authors to heads of state. Its art museam is unrivaled in Southwest Florida.

The mission of NIFF is to nurture and support a diverse, artistic and cultural experience in Collier County through the operation of a creative, fun, and cutting-edge boutique film festival. Established by a group of visionary individuals wishing to invoke excitement and involvement in the arts for those who reside in, and visit, the Naples, Florida area.

NIFF showcases some of the finest and most creative cinematic works in the world, while at the same time supporting, organizing, and providing an outlet for local filmmakers and film lovers in Southwest Florida. NIFF will use this combination of nationally recognized and home-grown talent to present the best in independent films at Naples' finest venues while retaining a friendly, fun, and unique movie-going experience.

During the film festival, scheduled for November 4-7, 2010, the NIFF targets and provides the theater-going public a reasonable ticket price and amazing films to view and review. Come join the NIFF team and be part of the excitement as a member, a donor and party-goer by going to the website at www.naplesfilmfest.com.