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28th edition
Sarasota Film Festival
Sarasota, United States
April 10-19, 2026
10 days
About Sarasota Film Festival
The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) is a nonprofit international festival held each April in Sarasota, Florida. Since 1999, SFF has celebrated filmmaking artistry through narrative and documentary features, shorts programs, Florida filmmaker showcases, and a robust slate of panels and community educational initiatives.
Festival details
Location
332 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 · Sarasota, United States
Scope
International
Focus
Independent Film · Narrative Feature · Documentary · Shorts · Florida Filmmakers · Animation · AI-Generated
Duration
10 days
Founded
1999
Special programs
Narrative Features
Juried narrative features from US and international filmmakers.
Documentary Features
Nonfiction features on contemporary stories and subjects.
Shorts Programs
Florida Narrative, Documentary, Animated and AI-made shorts blocks.
Florida Filmmakers
Showcase for Florida-based filmmakers.
SFF Talks
Panel discussions, craft conversations and industry events.
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Award-Winning Documentaries
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