A look at Festival Land

The hub of activity in and around the Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 is affectionately known as “Festival Land.”

Welcome Tent

Here, you can get general Festival information, merchandise and Standby Tickets for sold-out screenings. The tent will be open and ready to answer your questions Saturday, April 5 through Sunday, April 13. The tent will be open weekdays from 12pm-10pm daily and weekends 10am-10pm.

Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 - 1993 Main St.

Festival films screen primarily at the North end of Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20. Designated Festival auditoriums are subject to change. Patrons attending screenings are welcome to greet stars as they enter on the red carpet at the South entrance of the theater lobby. Red carpet entrances are scheduled 15 minutes prior to film screenings and most often take place in the evenings.

Festival Box Office - 1991 Main St., Suite 108

Purchase film and events tickets, ticket packages and merchandise at the Festival Box Office. This is also the Will Call location, where you can pick up tickets ordered online or over the phone. Open daily during the Festival, from 10am-10pm. Call 366-6200 or 1-866-575FILM.

Press and Industry Registration - 1991 Main St., Suite 180

Accredited members of the press and pre-registered industry guests may pick up their Festival badges and tickets at Press and Industry Registration, which is open every day of the Festival from 10am-7pm.

Sponsor and Filmmaker Lounge - Zoria, 1991 Main St., Suite 118

The 2008 Sponsor and Filmmaker Lounge is generously hosted by Zoria, featuring the finest in American contemporary cuisine. Located just down the hall from the Box Office and Press and Industry Registration, the Lounge offers Festival guests and sponsors a complimentary selection of light fare, soft drinks, iced tea, coffee, beer and wine, and a signature Festival drink. Gratuities are encouraged and appreciated. Patrons must present authentic Festival Badge for admittance.

But remember, the Festival also has film screenings, special events and parties that take place throughout Sarasota. To find out about the location of these venues, click here.