Sarasota Film Festival 2026

The 28th annual Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) stands as a world-class cultural event celebrating bold, thought-provoking cinema from both renowned and emerging independent filmmakers.

Hosted in Sarasota, FL, the Festival showcases the very best in film while offering engaging programs, filmmaker conversations, and appearances by notable industry guests.

Presenting more than 200 films each year, including features, documentaries, and shorts, alongside an expansive educational initiative, this year’s edition is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic and exciting Sarasota has yet to offer.