2026 Sarasota Film Festival
The Floaters
Screenings
- 📅
Sunday, April 12 at 12:00 PM EDT
Ends 2:00 PM EDT
📍New College of Florida/Sainer Pavilion
5313 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34243
About this film
An irreverent, heartfelt comedy about friendship, creativity, and the chaos of summer camp, The Floaters reunites audiences with the all-star talents of screen legend Steve Guttenberg and comedy icon Seth Green. When struggling musician Nomi is abruptly kicked out of her band on the eve of a European tour, her childhood best friend Mara convinces her to take a last-resort job as a fill-in counselor at Camp Daveed. With the camp’s survival on the line in a high-stakes Maccabiah Games challenge against wealthy rival Camp Barak, Nomi is tasked with directing the campers’ theatrical performance. Rejecting a predictable rendition of Fiddler on the Roof, she encourages the misfit troupe to create an original production—sparking chaos, hilarity, and moments of unexpected brilliance. Amid faulty septic systems, bunkmates with less-than-pleasant habits, and the occasional lice check, Nomi and her campers discover that summer camp can be more than a way to pass the season. It can be a place of creativity, growth, and lasting connection. The Floaters is a laugh-out-loud, multi-generational comedy that celebrates the joy, absurdity, and heart of summer camp life.
Credits
- Director
- Rachel Israel
- Producer
- Shai Korman, Lily Korman, Andra Gordon, Becky Korman
- Screenwriter
- Andra Gordon, Brent Hoff, Amelia Brain
- Editor
- Chelsea Taylor
- Cast
- Jackie Tohn, Sarah Podemski, Aya Cash

