
2026 Sarasota Film Festival
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2026 Sarasota Film Festival
Explore screenings by day. Times are shown in the festival's local timezone.
Change year

In-Person Guests: Director Renny Harlin, Producer Gene Simmons. A Q&A with the filmmakers and shark experts follows the film.
In-Person Guests: Director Renny Harlin, Producer Gene Simmons. A Q&A with the filmmakers and shark experts follows β¦
A charming evening reception following the Opening Night Film of the Sarasota Film Festival - " Deep Water". Music, drinβ¦
A Q&A and a Humane Society showcase to follow the film.
Following the screening, Curran joins students, school staff, and community experts for a panel discussion on bullying pβ¦
Filmmakers in attendance.
The culmination of student participation in SFF Education programs is showcased at Hollywood Nights. Complete with a livβ¦
The culmination of student participation in SFF Education programs is showcased at Hollywood Nights. Complete with a livβ¦
Filmmaker In Attendance
Premiere of new short film thrillers from two of our most exciting local filmmakers and SFF alums! Q&A to follow.
A panel discussion with participants and Cedric Hameed will follow the screening.
A FREE Community Event that celebrates sports. Food trucks on site! Hear some great ideas, have your kids kick the ball β¦
THIS EVENT IS FREE
During SFF this year, teams of students from around the area will compete in an exciting timed film contest to create thβ¦
Folks, this is a special event that's followed by a concert from the reunited Coral Reefers band on the New College campβ¦
A FREE showcase of AI-made short films and a panel of experts discussing the growing effects of artificial intelligence β¦
A talk and an exciting stunt demonstration with Academy and Emmy Award-winning stunt coordinator and action designer Jayβ¦
In Attendance: Director Julian Schnabel
An artful evening reception following the Closing Night Film of the Sarasota Film Festival - "In the Hand of Dante". Musβ¦
AN ENCORE PRESENTATION OF ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FILMS OF THE FESTIVAL
Director in attendance for Q&A