11th annual Fort Myers Film Festival to be held May 12-16, 2021 in Southwest Florida

Tickets are on sale now for the Fort Myers Film Festival’s 11th annual festival which will be held in the sunny, beautiful SW Florida region at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center May 12-16, 2021. Screenings will also take place at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Alliance for the Arts, IMAG and Lab Theater. The festival will feature in person and virtual activities including the screening of 60 fresh international and independent films, with some throwback Florida films featuring cult classics and local filmmakers. Participants and attendees safety will be prioritized with organizers implementing extra sanitization measures. Here are some of the details of what to expect this year:

May 12: The Red Carpet Opening Night will feature the film “Pooling to Paradise (2021)” and will be celebrated with excitement and style at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center at 7 p.m. The event will begin with the red carpet rolling out, paparazzi clicking and doors opening at 5:30 p.m. for drinks, mingling & musical entertainment with local and international filmmakers prior to the featured movie. Tickets are $15 for movie only or $100 for movie and VIP meet and greet of cast and crew. Guests will enjoy fully-stocked bar and a chance to meet with the stars of the evening’s film, other filmmakers and event VIPs. The event will provide the delicious foods and beverages. To buy tickets head here.

May 13-16: Then join us for all of the programming at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and other event centers around town. Films and short film blocks are $10 the rest of the festival. Participants and attendees safety will be prioritized with organizers implementing reduced capacity with spaced seating, extra sanitization measures, strongly encouraging the use of masks, and social distancing. For a complete list of films, times and schedules for the May 12-16, 2021 festival head here.

May 16: Finish off the weeklong celebration with a closing night U.S. premiere of "The Lost Film of Nuremberg," filmmaker panel and awards ceremony. Join all of the local and international filmmakers as we celebrate the winners of the Fort Myers Film Festival. Champagne and dessert will be shared, short award winning films will be played and toasts will be deservedly pronounced.

FILMS: The official films selected for the 2021 Fort Myers Film Festival will be curated from all over the world and include movies in the categories Features, Documentaries, Shorts, Short Shorts, Strictly Local, Student and Environment and will include 60 fresh international and independent films, with some throwback Florida films featuring cult classics and local filmmakers. Official selections for the 11th annual Fort Myers Film Festival to be held May 12-16, 2021 at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center unless otherwise noted. For a complete list of films, times and schedules for the May 12-16, 2021 festival head here.

WHAT: The 11th annual Fort Myers Film Festival
WHEN: May 12-16, 2021
WHERE: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center located at 2301 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901; Some screenings to take place at Alliance for the Arts, Lab Theater, IMAG and Edison & Ford Winter Estates
TICKETS & INFO: Opening night film is $15 general admission or $100 VIP party; Tickets for all other films are $10. Some day passes will be offered for $20. Virtual access to intimate Q&As with filmmakers and some short films will be free. For tickets and more information head here. VIP memberships are still available for $295, granting access to all private and public parties, panels and screenings. For VIP memberships head here.