2026 Sarasota Film Festival
Schedule
Explore screenings by day. Times are shown in the festival's local timezone.
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π¬ The 28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival is coming April 10–19, 2026 | π Buy 2026 Passes
π¬ The 28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival is coming April 10–19, 2026 | π Buy 2026 Passes
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. THE SCREENING STARTS AS THE SUN SETS. "VICTORY" IS PART OF THE LARGER SFF SPORTS PROGRAM THAT STARTSβ¦
During SFF this year, teams of students from around the area will compete in an exciting timed film contest to create thβ¦
FREE SCREENING!
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¦
A number of former members of Jimmy Buffett's legendary Coral Reefer Band reunite, including some from the original lineβ¦
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¦
Director in attendance for Q&A
AN ENCORE PRESENTATION OF ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FILMS OF THE FESTIVAL
AN ENCORE PRESENTATION OF ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FILMS OF THE FESTIVAL
AN ENCORE PRESENTATION OF ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FILMS OF THE FESTIVAL PRECEDED BY A FISH FRY. Filmmakers in attendanceβ¦