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Sarasota, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
The 28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival *************************************** The Sarasota Film Festival, founded in 1998, is an international film festival hosted in Sarasota, Florida and viewable from around the world. The festival, one of the largest regional festivals in the world, is typically held each April, in support of its mission: to celebrate the art of filmmaking and the contribution of filmmakers by hosting an international film festival and developing year-long programs for the economic, educational, and cultural benefit of our community.
The main submission deadline for Sarasota Film Festival is around 19 February 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Sarasota Film Festival costs from USD 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Sarasota Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Sarasota Film Festival takes place in Sarasota, United States.
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