Free Popcorn Flick in the Park: Hook
Central Park on Park Avenue
Celebrate 35 Years of the Florida Film Festival, happening April 10–19, with a free 35th anniversary screening of Steven Spielberg's beloved classic, Hook!
2026 Opening Night Party
Winter Park Events Center
Celebrate Opening Night of the 2026 Festival at our legendary Opening Night Party!
Sunday Brunch
Eden Bar
Enjoy a beautiful Sunday morning outside at the idyllic Eden Bar, catching up with fellow film lovers over a deliciously prepared brunch and exclusive cocktail offerings.
INVITE ONLY: Filmmaker Welcome Party
Zymarium Meadery
Spice up your Sunday night with our Filmmaker Welcome Party, sponsored by Full Sail University!
An Evening with Paul Giamatti featuring Sideways – Sold Out!
Enzian Theater
The Florida Film Festival is honored to welcome Paul Giamatti in celebration of his illustrious career. Following the screening, Mr. Giamatti will be present for a Q&A with the audience.
FREE FORUM: Inside the Film Pitch: Creating a Movie Deck Live
Enzian Theater
Hosted by Full Sail University, step inside the creative engine of filmmaking in this live, audience-driven exploration of how a movie pitch takes shape.
FREE FORUM: Central Florida on Film: Unlocking the Orange County Tax Incentive
Enzian Theater
Hosted by the Orlando Film Commission, this timely industry forum explores the role film incentives play in attracting production, creating jobs, and strengthening Florida’s creative economy.
Sip & Savor: Thursday Tasting with Brez
Eden Bar
Enjoy a free festival tasting with BRĒZ!
INVITE ONLY: Industry Happy Hour
Lazy Moon Pizza
Grab a slice, crack a cold one, and get ready to mingle during our Industry Happy Hour at local favorite Lazy Moon.
FREE FORUM: Filmmaker Forum
Enzian Theater
The Florida Film Festival hosts some of the most talented new independent filmmakers every year for this lively and dynamic exchange of ideas and know-how!
An Evening with Judge Reinhold featuring Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Enzian Theater
The Florida Film Festival is honored to welcome Judge Reinhold in celebration of his illustrious career. Following the screening, Mr. Reinhold will be present for a Q&A with the audience.
Awards Ceremony
Enzian Theater
Gather with your Film Festival family to celebrate the best of the 2026 Florida Film Festival as we announce both Jury and Audience Awards for this year’s films!
Awards Celebration
Eden Bar
After the 2026 Awards Ceremony ceremony, join us at Eden Bar to toast our award winners and celebrate ten extraordinary days of mind-blowing movies!
Sunday Brunch
Eden Bar
Enjoy a beautiful Sunday morning outside at the idyllic Eden Bar, catching up with fellow film lovers over a deliciously prepared brunch and exclusive cocktail offerings.