Film Festivals
South Florida Film Forum
The South Florida Film Forum is a two-day event celebrating South Florida’s unique cinematic voices. Featuring panel discussions with industry leaders, networking opportunities to connect emerging talent and seasoned professionals, screenings, and more! The Forum is more than just an event— it’s a step forward in promoting inclusivity and representation in the development of South Florida’s Screen Industry. Next festival dates: March 2025
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival is a Sunshine State spectacle featuring over 100 films from around the world, lavish parties with celebrity guests, and unforgettable moments made even more cinematic by the stunning South Florida sunset. Next festival dates: November 2025.
Arts Accelerator Film Festival
Instead of submitting films, creative teams compete to write and shoot original short films in three days, from concept to completion. Festival winners will be compiled into a feature-length “South Florida Emerging Filmmakers” showcase for global distribution. Next festival dates: TBD 2025.
Hollywood Florida Film Festival
The Hollywood Florida Film Festival’s objective is to unite the community of Hollywood, FL through the medium of cinema, bringing the visual arts of movies from around the globe to their beautiful community. Next festival dates: March 2025.
Native Reel Cinema Festival
Celebrating the art and culture of Indigenous and Native American artists, filmmakers, and musicians. Hosted by the Seminole Tribe. Next festival dates: February 2025.
OUTshine Film Festival
OUTshine’s mission is to inspire, entertain, and educate; encouraging a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video, and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the LGBTQ+ experience. Next festival dates: October 2025.
Popcorn Frights Film Festival
Popcorn Frights is the largest genre film event in Southeast US and has been named one of “The World’s 50 Best Genre Festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine, one of “The Best Horror Festivals in the World” by Dread Central, and one of “Florida’s Best Film Festivals” by the Sun-Sentinel. This community event brings the best of genre cinema in all its forms to an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. Next festival dates: August 2025.
