April 10–19, 2026 · Sarasota, FL
28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival — Passes Available Now
Before Night Falls
Julian Schnabel's acclaimed 2000 film traces persecuted Cuban poet Reinaldo Arenas (played by Javier Bardem, in his breakthrough performance), who was jailed an…
2026 Sarasota Film Festival
28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival
April 10th - 19th, 2026
About the festival
The Sarasota Film Festival, founded in 1998, is an international film festival hosted in Sarasota, Florida and viewable from around the world. The festival is typically held each April, in support of its mission: to celebrate the art of filmmaking and the contribution of filmmakers by hosting an international film festival and developing year-long programs for the economic, educational, and cultural benefit of our community.
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Est. 1999 · Sarasota, FL
