Roll out the red carpet, please, as the glamour of Hollywood and Sarasota Film Festival mania hits the town each year for ten days of pure passion, pure excellence, pure film. For ten glorious days you are invited to immerse yourself in the world of fine filmmaking with a selection of over 200 films from all over the world to view in quick succession or at your leisure.
Ground zero for the Sarasota Film Festival is Regal Cinema’s Hollywood 20 movie theatre with comfortable stadium seating and full concessions and amenities. Located on the east end of Sarasota’s walkable Main Street, there are plenty of restaurants and shops to enjoy in between your movie selections. With nonstop screenings every day of the Festival from 10 am to 10 pm, there will be something for every film buff to enjoy.
Every year, the stars descend on Sarasota to celebrate the art of film making and share their artistic perspectives. Past celebrities make up a veritable hall of fame including Charlize Theron, Alan Alda, Billy Crystal, Norman Jewison, Robert Altman, Liv Ullman, William H. Macy, Felicity Huffman, Woody Harrelson, Patrick Stewart, Shirley Jones, Chevy Chase, Marcia Gay Harden, Joe Pantoliano, Stanley Tucci, Brooke Shields and Allison Janney.
Star guests are also honored at a variety of events where attendees have the opportunity to mix and mingle with the honorees. Luncheon Under the Banyans is a delightful outdoor event. The true place to be seen is at the Night of 1,000 Stars held at Michael’s on East. The Filmmaker Tribute is where those in “the business” as well as the film lovers want to be. And finally the mega party of the year, the Late Night Wrap Party, is held in a surprise Sarasota location each year.
If you are bringing the family, you’ll be happy to know that there are even youth oriented education programs on films and filmmaking to spark the interests of the young and curious.
For a full schedule of films and events, visit www.SarasotaFilmFestival.com. Passes and special event tickets will be available at the Online Box Office at www.SarasotaFilmFestival.com.
