Film Submissions Now Open for 2026 Festival

The Sarasota Film Festival is now accepting film submissions for the 2026 festival through FilmFreeway.

We welcome submissions across all categories:

• Narrative Features — Fiction films 60 minutes or longer
• Documentary Features — Non-fiction films 60 minutes or longer
• Short Films — Narrative and documentary, under 60 minutes
• Student Films — Works by enrolled students of any age
• Florida Films — Projects with significant Florida connections

The Sarasota Film Festival has been a launching pad for independent filmmakers since 1999, providing a platform where diverse voices and bold storytelling find their audience. Many SFF selections have gone on to wider theatrical release and critical acclaim.

Key Dates

Early bird and regular submission deadlines apply. Visit our FilmFreeway page for current deadlines and fees.