College Of Central Florida

"Close to Vermeer" Appleton Screening
2024-11-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34470
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.

About the Film

“Close to Vermeer”(NR, Netherlands, 2023, 1 hour, 19 minutes)
Capturing the imagination of the art world – with glowing reviews, global publicity, and tickets sold out through the entirety of its run – the Rijksmuseum’s Vermeer retrospective is nothing short of an historic event. Suzanne Raes’s film follows curators, conservators, collectors, and experts in their joint mission to shine a new light on the elusive Dutch Master. This fascinating documentary reveals everything from the quiet diplomacy required to get the Vermeers to the Netherlands and the new technical knowledge gained by scanning the paintings layer by layer, to the shocking news that one work may not be by Vermeer after all.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

"Hit the Road" Appleton Screening
2025-02-11 14:00 - 16:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film

“Hit the Road”(NR, Iran, 2021, 1 hour, 33 minutes)
Panah Panahi, son and collaborator of embattled filmmaker Jafar Panahi and apprentice to Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami, makes a striking feature debut with this charming, sharp-witted and deeply moving comic drama. Hit the Road takes the tradition of the Iranian road-trip movie and adds unexpected twists and turns. It follows a family of four – two middle-aged parents and their sons, one a taciturn adult, the other an ebullient six-year-old – as they drive across the Iranian countryside.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

"Some kind of Heaven" Appleton Screening
2025-02-25 14:00 - 16:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
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All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film

“Some Kind of Heaven”(NR, USA, 2020, 1 hour, 23 minutes)
First-time feature director Lance Oppenheim cracks the manicured facade of The Villages, America’s largest retirement community – a massive, self-contained utopia located in Central Florida. Behind the gates of this palm tree-lined fantasyland, Some Kind of Heaven invests in the dreams and desires of a small group of Villages residents – and one interloper – who are unable to find happiness within the community’s pre-packaged paradise. With strikingly composed cinematography, this candy-colored documentary offers a tender and surreal look at the never-ending quest for finding meaning and love in life’s final act.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

"My Donkey, My Lover & I" Appleton Screening
2025-03-11 14:00 - 16:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film

“My Donkey, My Lover & I ”(NR, France, 2020, 1 hour, 33 minutes)
Antoinette, a schoolteacher, is looking forward to her long-planned summer holiday with her married lover Vladimir, the father of one of her pupils. When she learns that Vladimir has to cancel because his wife organized a surprise hiking vacation, Antoinette decides to follow their tracks, accompanied by a protective donkey named Patrick.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

"Following the Ninth" Appleton Screening
2025-03-25 14:00 - 16:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film

“Following the Ninth: In the Footsteps of Beethoven’s Final Symphony”(NR, USA, 2013, 1 hour, 39 minutes)
Following the Ninth is a documentary film about the global impact of Beethoven’s final symphony. This film was directed by Kerry Candaele, award-winning documentary film director, writer and musician. His films include Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price and Iraq for Sale. He was also assistant producer on the documentary A League of Their Own, a film about his mother, which was turned into a feature film starring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis. He has written three books and three albums of his own music. He is married, has three daughters and lives in Venice, California.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“Pre Fab!” Appleton Screening
2025-10-14 14:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
This is a special screening event with a post-film talk with Todd Thompson, director of Orlando’s Star North Films. He is an Emmy-nominated creative director, producer, writer and storyteller who has enjoyed a career both in front of and behind the camera, and he has more than 20 years of experience working with the Walt Disney Company and other well-known brands.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film

“Pre Fab!”(NR, USA/UK, 2023, 1 hour, 36 minutes)
Pre Fab! Has been called “the last Beatles story to tell about how it all began.” The film chronicles the rise of skiffle music and its impact on post-World War II British youth, the influence of American Rock ‘n’ Roll and how, in 1956, a boy named John Lennon rounded up friends including Paul McCartney and George Harrison to form a group called The Quarrymen.

About the Speaker

Todd Thompson
Orlando Star North Films

This is a special film series exclusive screening event of this film that is not yet released to the public, with a bonus film talk with the director.
Director Todd Thompson of Orlando’s Star North Films will introduce his film and answer questions after the screening. Thompson is a creative director, producer, and writer who has enjoyed a career both in front and behind the camera. His favorite role, however, has always been that of a storyteller. He has more than 20 years of experience working with The Walt Disney Company and other well-known consumer brands and also boasts a modest resume of award-winning films.
His most recent is the 2022 Emmy-nominated “Woman In Motion” (Paramount+), which chronicles the story of Star Trek’s Nichelle Nichols and her epic journey to bring diversity to our space program after standing up and asking NASA the question: “Where are my people?” In 2022, “Woman In Motion” was named an ambassador film for the American Film Showcase (AFS), a partnership with the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.

For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“Drive My Car” Appleton Screening
2025-10-28 14:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film

“Drive My Car”(NR, Japan, 2021, 2 hours, 59 minutes)
This haunting road move follows a renowned stage actor and director traveling a path of love, loss, acceptance and peace after his wife’s death – chauffeured by a young woman who helps him face the haunting mysteries his wife left behind. This film won three Cannes Film Festival prizes in 2021, including Best Screenplay.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“Yesterday” Appleton Screening
2025-11-11 14:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film

“Yesterday”(PG-13, UK, 2019, 116 minutes)
After a freak accident during a worldwide blackout, a struggling musician wakes to discover that he is the only person in the world to remember The Beatles, so he launches himself to superstardom performing their songs. The film stars Ed Sheeran and Kate McKinnon in supporting roles.

About the Speaker

Travis Atria
Author and Musician

The afternoon screening at the Appleton Museum includes a bonus film talk with Travis Atria, who will lead a pre-screening discussion about the magic of the Beatles’ song.
Atria is a distinguished author and musician whose multifaceted career spans acclaimed literary works and notable musical achievements. His writing has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, The Believer, and Wax Poetics. His musical compositions have been featured on platforms such as the Sony film “Love Again,” FX’s “Better Things,” MTV’s “The Real World,” and GQ.com. He has performed at prominent festivals including Bonnaroo and SXSW.

For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“Long Flat Balls II” Appleton Screening
2025-11-25 14:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film
“Long Flat Balls II”(NR, Norway, 2008, 1 hour, 30 minutes)
Welcoming back a film series member and fan favorite for the third and last time, the film series will complete Harald Zwart’s highly successful Norwegian comedy trilogy with “Long Flat Balls II.” This stand-only installment features the six beer-bellied friends from the Ed Garage, this time as they drafted for a National Guard training maneuver. During their training, the group stumbles upon evidence of an impending catastrophe threatening Norway.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“Flow” Appleton Screening
2026-01-13 14:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film

“Flow”(PG, Latvia, 2024, 1 hour, 25 minutes)
A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, this film follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. “Flow” is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“Harry Benson: Shoot First” Appleton Screening
2026-01-27 14:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film

“Harry Benson: Shoot First”(NR, USA, 2016, 1 hour, 27 minutes)
This film profiles famed photographer Harry Benson, who has captured iconic portraits celebrities and notable figures including Winston Churchill, Michael Jackson, Muhammad Ali and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. However, he may be best known for his coverage of the Beatles during their first trip to the U.S. in 1964.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“Nowhere Boy” Appleton Screening
2026-02-10 14:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film

“Nowhere Boy”(R, UK, 2010, 1 hour, 33 minutes)
A young John Lennon goes to live with his aunt, since his mother is an irresponsible parent. He clashes with his aunt’s strict rules, but the two love each other deeply. As a teen, John reconnects with his mother and discovers the joys of rock and roll, which leads him to form a band with pal Paul McCartney.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“Linda Linda Linda” Appleton Screening
2026-02-24 14:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film

“Linda Linda Linda”(R, Japan, 2005, 1 hour, 54 minutes)
For three friends, their dream of playing the final high school concert together is dashed when their lead vocalist quits the band. Desperate, the recruit the first person they see: a Korean exchange student whose comprehension of Japanese is limited at best. It’s a race against time as the group struggles to learn three songs in three days. The soundtrack fuses Japanese bangers with original music composes by James Iha of the Smashing Pumpkins.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“Across the Universe” Appleton Screening
2026-03-10 14:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film

“Across the Universe”(PG-13, UK/USA, 2007, 2 hours, 13 minutes)
This jukebox musical stars Evan Rachel Wood as a 1960s activist and features 33 Beatles songs with performances by rock icons Joe Cocker and Bono.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“Living is Easy With Eyes Closed” Appleton Screening
2026-03-24 14:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
About the Film

“Living is Easy With Eyes Closed”(NR, Spain, 2013, 1 hour, 48 minutes)
A Spanish man in 1966 teaches English and uses Beatles songs to help his students. When he learns John Lennon will be in the country making a movie, he and some lovable misfits go on a road trip to meet their hero.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.
