The Shadow Effect is an emotionally-gripping, visually-compelling docudrama that reveals why suppressed emotions and unresolved internal conflicts leads to behavior that continually unseats politicians, destroys celebrity careers, destabilizes the economy and affects the lives of millions each year. In this age of public humiliation and media meltdowns, the work of New York Times best-selling author, Debbie Ford, continues to make headway as she exposes the opposing forces of both light and dark that compete for attention within every human being.

 In her film debut, The Shadow Effect, Ford presents the hidden power of 'the Shadow' alongside some of today's most provocative thinkers including Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Mark Victor Hansen, James Van Praagh and others. In this life-altering journey, individuals who have transcended child abuse, racism, the Holocaust, war, and wounded upbringings, share their remarkable stories. Meet those who have learned to face their terror, heal their wounds, and embrace their higher, heroic selves to overcome the shadow effect. Lunch With WIFF, Friday April 2, 2010, 12noon Mayfair Hotel

Macho Like Me recounts Helie Lee's actual journey of a woman passing as a man. She cuts off her hair, dons men's clothing, and moves out of her home to begin anew as 'Harry' for six and a half months to prove that men are of a privileged class. However, Best Selling Author Helie soon discovers that her life as Harry is not as gratifying as she had imagined, as she ventures into a tumultuous journey of emotional insecurity, sexual obscurity, and physical incapability. As Harry, Helie's attitude toward men begins to shift and grow. Macho Like Me combines Helie's unique perspectives and experiences with interactive footage to create a moving and comedic narrative about her life as a man. Lunch With WIFF, Tuesday March 30, 2010, 12 pm University of Miami Crosford Cinema

Once upon a time a guardian was chosen to watch over all living things. She was called The Magistical. Hoping to preserve all precious life, The Magistical created a spell. This spell granted the last of every type of creature, immortality. However, to one very evil Draken, the spell would carry a very different meaning than intended. By killing all other Drakens, she would become the last. Without fear of death, such a beast could rule the world. Now only one baby cub stands between her and her evil ambitions. And between them stands a small, but determined obstacle, named Foible. Lunch with WIFF, Wednesday 28, 2010, 1pm Miami-Dade Public Library, Downtown Branch

Autism.  What is it and why is it on the rise?  In this feature length documentary presentation, award winning executive producer and NY Times Best Selling Author Gary Null is on a quest to reveal the true causes and promising solutions for the recent dramatic increase in autism in our children. Lunch With WIFF, Thursday, April 1, 2010, 12pm Mayfair Hotel