From comedy to coming-of-age, these films are set to hit the big screen at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival

Florida foodies are licking their chops, waiting for tomorrow’s kick-off of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Film fans can relate. They’re hungry for the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival to start this weekend. Deco’s got the deets: Lights, camera, action!

It’s time to celebrate good times and good movies. The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival is back.

Steve Savor: “Over the last 40 years, we’ve hosted hundreds and hundreds of filmmakers and A-list celebrities.”

Getting your movie into the festival is no easy task.

Steve Savor: “We have a panel of people who review all the films and discuss it widely and it’s just a matter of debate and trying to curate what best fits our audience.”

One of the films the panel thinks you’ll dig: “The Trouble With People”, an offbeat family comedy, starring Paul Reiser.

Paul Reiser (as Barry): “Hello, not interested!”

Colm Meaney (as Ciáran): “Hello, I am your cousin Ciáran.”

Jane Levy (as Natalya): “And he wants you to just go ...