GIFF is honored to again partner with the Tampa Museum of Art and The Global Film Initiative to bring the 2013 Global Lens Series to Tampa Bay! These wonderful, hand-picked international films showcase the medium of film across different continents, ethnicities, religions, social and political issues, and much more... GIFF and TMA are the ONLY place in Southwest Florida to catch the new 2013 Global Lens Series! We invite you to join us on the second Friday of each month at 6:30pm to screen this incredible collection of films at the Tampa Museum of Art (120 W Gasparilla Plaza - Tampa, FL 33602). Admission: FREE for GIFF Members (Sign up now!) $5 for TMA Members, Seniors & Students (w/ ID) $8 for General Public February 17: Restore Gulu + Beautiful Africa The Gasparilla International Film Festival and Watoto US present: A Film & Concert Benefit at Tampa Theatre Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 5:00 pm (doors open 4:30pm) Watoto, an internationally renowned non-profit providing rescue for orphans and widows in Africa, along with the Gasparilla International Film Festival, present an inspiring night of film and live song and dance performances. "Restore Gulu: Child Solider No More" documents the powerful story of restoration and hope in a community ravaged by an unthinkable war on children, and the journey of healing and forgiveness that must take place to rebuild a community. Immediately following the film, the globally renowned Watoto Children’s Choir, comprised of former orphans ages 6 to 15 years old on tour from Uganda, will appear live to perform their newest Broadway style song and dance production "Beautiful Africa: A New Generation". The Watoto Children’s Choir recently gained worldwide attention by performing for the Queen of England at Buckingham Palace, and also for the President at the White House. A VIP reception and meet & greet with the Watoto Children’s Choir will be held at 4:00pm. All proceeds will benefit the continued rescue of orphans and vulnerable women in Africa, as well as the local film community.