Free Popcorn Flick in the Park: Hook
Thursday, April 9 · 8:00PM

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
Friday, April 10 · 8:00PM

2026 Opening Night Party

Winter Park Events Center

Celebrate Opening Night of the 2026 Festival at our legendary Opening Night Party!

Sunday Brunch
Sunday, April 12 · 10AM–1PM

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
Sunday, April 12 · 7–10PM

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!
Sunday, April 12 · 8–11:30PM

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
Wednesday, April 15 · 10–11:30AM

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
Thursday, April 16 · 10:30–11:30AM

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
Thursday, April 16 · 6–8PM

Sip & Savor: Thursday Tasting with Brez

Eden Bar

Enjoy a free festival tasting with BRĒZ!

INVITE ONLY: Industry Happy Hour
Thursday, April 16 · 7–10PM

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
Friday, April 17 · 10:30AM–12PM

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
Friday, April 17 · 7:30–11PM

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
Saturday, April 18 · 7:30–8PM

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
Saturday, April 18 · 8–10PM

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
Sunday, April 19 · 10AM–1PM

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.