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Sarasota Film Festival 2026 Returns April 10-19 — Tickets On Sale Now and New AI-Powered Website Elevates the Experience

| Suncoast Post Staff |

The Sarasota Film Festival is back, and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in the event’s long and celebrated history.

Set for April 10–19, 2026, the 28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival will once again transform Sarasota into a hub for filmmakers, movie lovers, artists, and industry professionals from around the world. Widely recognized as one of Florida’s premier independent film festivals, the Sarasota Film Festival continues to bring award-winning films, compelling documentaries, shorts, panels, educational programming, and special events to the Gulf Coast. Tickets and festival passes are available now through the festival’s online box office.

The 2026 festival kicks off with a strong opening — the opening night film has already been announced, setting the tone for what promises to be a standout ten-day run.

A New AI-Powered Website Elevates the Festival Experience

This year also marks a major milestone behind the scenes.

For the past 14 years, Sande Caplin & Associates, Inc. has proudly served as the website developer for the Sarasota Film Festival. Now, in year 15 of that valued partnership, Sande Caplin & Associates has launched a new state-of-the-art AI-driven website for the festival at SarasotaFilmFestival.com. The redesigned platform is designed to give festivalgoers a faster, smarter, and more user-friendly way to explore films, browse schedules, learn about venues, and purchase passes.

The new site reflects the festival’s growing stature and its commitment to innovation, accessibility, and audience engagement. It’s more than just a fresh digital look — it serves as a modern festival platform where visitors can quickly access film information, special events, schedules, passes, membership details, and festival news. As audiences increasingly expect seamless online experiences, the AI-enhanced site helps position the Sarasota Film Festival for the future while honoring the event’s rich legacy.

This kind of work is central to what Sande Caplin & Associates has built its reputation around. The company recently launched its own redesigned digital home after 20 years of building Sarasota’s web backbone, and the SFF project is a natural extension of that legacy.

About the Sarasota Film Festival

Founded in 1998, the Sarasota Film Festival has built an international reputation for celebrating the art of filmmaking while also creating year-round educational, cultural, and economic benefits for the Sarasota community. The organization’s mission remains rooted in supporting filmmakers, showcasing powerful storytelling, and enriching the region through cinema.

Leading the organization is Mark Famiglio, President of the Sarasota Film Festival Board of Directors. Under the festival’s leadership, the event has continued to grow in visibility and impact, drawing film enthusiasts and creative talent to Sarasota each spring. The festival has become not only a cultural cornerstone for the community, but also an important tourism and economic driver for the region.

The long-standing relationship between Sande Caplin & Associates and the Sarasota Film Festival has been a model for what happens when a local company invests deeply in a community institution.

What to Expect in 2026

The 2026 festival website is already showcasing an impressive lineup of films, including narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and special events. The schedule is now live, allowing attendees to begin planning their festival experience well in advance.

Organizers are also offering a variety of pass and membership options, along with individual screening tickets for those who want to customize their festival itinerary. Public ticket pricing, member discounts, and special event options are all available through the website.

Tickets and Passes

Festival passes and individual tickets are on sale now. The 28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival runs April 10–19, 2026, in Sarasota, Florida. Visit SarasotaFilmFestival.com for full lineup details, schedules, and to purchase passes. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the box office, 332 Cocoanut Ave. (corner of Cocoanut Ave & 4th St. in downtown Sarasota from 12pm-6pm.

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