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Henry Madlonado hopes to break new ground at the Enzian movie theater during the annual Florida Film Festival in April 2014. The proposed expansion includes two new theater spaces that would increase opportunities for the company and its members.

"We're doing this because our members already want it," said Maldonado, board president, at a press conference held Dec. 3 at Valencia College West. He claims that the Enzian will be able to add more variety to their venue, increasing their selection of family offerings, documentaries and student films.

The Enzian has offered a unique selection of films since it was first founded in 1985 and will diversify its programming further if the plan continues. The two additional theaters will host up to 60 and 80 guests each, which will provide movie-goers with more options.


"In adding two screens, we hope to be able to give people more of what we do so well here and what we're proud of with our existing theater," said Elizabeth Teidtke, vice president of the board, as told to local news site wesh.com.

The Enzian's proposal for expansion was initially presented to the city of Maitland last November and the logistical issues it presented are still being reworked. Although the city has historically supported the theater, the possibility of project elimination remains.

"Parking is our biggest problem," said Maldonado. Due to small availability of space, "we will possibly introduce off-property, free valet parking." 

If a nearby business is able to provide a solution for The Enzian, the only remaining obstacle will be to secure finances. Maldonado believes that the members will show their support and provide the necessary funds, as they have already donated over $2 million to the cause.

"There aren't too many places where you can go to have a good, old-fashioned drink and watch a good, old-fashioned movie on a big screen," said Cecil Stone, Orlando millionaire and former construction business owner. "This place is one of the good ones. Their plans seem solid and I really hope to see them grow."

Hope is not lacking for the future of The Enzian. When the Teidtke family envisioned this theater, their hope and dedication led them to open it. When its members desired to restore the space to its former glory, their hope and support led them to see it reopen. Now, when a community wants to see it grow, their hope and ambition will create new arenas to open.

Maldonado anticipates great things for the future of The Enzian. The new space will offer a lot of new potential."