Sarasota Film Festival Launches First Ever Virtual Edition for 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic The Sarasota Film Festival, in conjunction with the arts community of Sarasota, presents the first-ever virtual film festival including feature-length films, documentaries, short films, student films, conversations, Q&A’s and other live events for the 2020 edition.
A full detailed lineup of the festival, along with costs, will be released in the coming weeks.
The festival will include an Audience Award competition for feature-length films, voted on by online viewers, with one film being awarded. A jury of local and national judges, announced at a future date, will also present awards to the shorts and student feature films.
“We are thrilled to bring the power of storytelling to the Sarasota community with an online film festival and select programming from our curated 2020 program,” said Mark Famiglio, Chairman and President of the Sarasota Film Festival. “During this time, supporting the arts of our local community is a priority and we hope audiences can find solace in this festival and engage with the films in our lineup.”
The festival is presented with the support of various sponsors and partners from the Sarasota community including: Famiglio Family, Amicus Foundation, 332 Cocoanut, Moon & Co Eyewear, Sage Restaurant, Sack Family, Wallack Family Fund, Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office, New College, Ringling College, Gates Construction, DSDG architects, BMW/Lamborghini of Sarasota, Embassy Suites-Hilton as well as granting organization Sarasota County Tourist Development Cultural/Arts and the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.
Details of showings
WHEN | Monday, April 27 – Sunday, May 3, 2020
FOR TICKETS, FILMS, & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | At a later date, tickets can be purchased and films viewed through the Sarasota Film Festival app available for download in the app store or the Film Festival website.
ABOUT SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL
Held annually in Sarasota, Florida, the Sarasota Film Festival emphasizes the best in cinema alongside exciting programs and events, with more than 200 films screened each year including features, documentaries, shorts, and kid-friendly picks. Entering our 22nd year, we’re proud to bring the best new and established independent filmmakers to our Festival with local and kid-friendly programs that showcase our idyllic Gulf Coast community. The festival is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization and also offers a year-round educational program, which reaches thousands of local students through classic film showcases, film contests, summer camps and instructional workshops.
You can read the story here about the cool poster for this year.
Photo from Sarasota Film Festival