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Sarasota Film Festival
332 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 920-3455 [email protected]
Sarasota Film Festival 2026 is a premier cultural event celebrating independent cinema, storytelling, and emerging voices in film. The festival brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences for an immersive experience featuring screenings, premieres, panel discussions, and special events.
This year’s festival expands its educational and community programming through collaborations with Ringling College of Art and Design, New College of Florida, State College of Florida, and Suncoast Technical College. With a continued focus on global storytelling and local engagement, the festival invites audiences across Sarasota County and beyond to connect through film, conversation, and shared creative experiences.
This year’s festival expands its educational and community programming through collaborations with Ringling College of Art and Design, New College of Florida, State College of Florida, and Suncoast Technical College. With a continued focus on global storytelling and local engagement, the festival invites audiences across Sarasota County and beyond to connect through film, conversation, and shared creative experiences.