Sarasota Film Festival
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28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival Returns April 10–19, 2026
The 28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival is set to return this April, bringing over 200 films to Florida's Gulf Coast across ten days of screenings, events, and celebrations of independent cinema.
2026 Sponsors Make the Festival Possible
From title sponsor The Famiglio Family to our incredible community partners, the 28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival is powered by the generosity of local businesses and organizations.
Education Programs Continue Year-Round
The Sarasota Film Festival's education initiatives extend far beyond the ten-day festival, with summer camps, youth filmmaking programs, and partnerships with local schools.
Volunteer Registration Open for the 2026 Festival
Be part of the magic! The Sarasota Film Festival is seeking volunteers to help bring the 28th annual festival to life this April.
Film Submissions Now Open for 2026 Festival
Filmmakers worldwide are invited to submit their work for consideration at the 28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival. Features, documentaries, shorts, and student films are all welcome.
2022 SFF Winners
Check out the full list of winners from the 2022 Sarasota Film Festival jury and audience awards.
SFF 2022 OPENING SOON!
The 2022 Sarasota Film Festival is just around the corner, featuring an incredible lineup of international and local films.
2023 Film Submissions Open
The submissions for the 25th annual Sarasota Film Festival (March 24 – April 2, 2023) are now open!
2021 FESTIVAL PASSES FOR SALE
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL 2021 PASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!
Buy SFF 2021 tickets now!
Entrance to our 23rd year is now open- buy your tickets for in-person and virtual screenings!
Watch Sarasota Native American Film Festival 2021 Now
The Sarasota Film Festival is proud to present the 2021 Sarasota Native American Film Festival, showing virtually from March 19th-28th, 2021.