The February festival, founded in 2010 to embrace and appreciate the art of the short film, was first shown at the Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce. Since then it has been presented at the 1923 Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, one of a handful of historic theaters remaining in Florida. During the festival, film fans can view films up to 30 minutes each in a variety of categories and attend film workshops.

FilmSlam, February 23, 2023

FilmSlam is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which hosts a monthly, in-person screening series. It has been a favorite of Florida’s independent filmmakers since 2004 and continues to be a very popular screening and networking community for independent filmmakers of all skill levels in Central Florida, and throughout the state of Florida! Each screening will run for 60+ minutes and will be followed by a live-streamed Q&A with the crew and cast of each film!

Reel Deal Film Festival, March 2 – 5, 2023

The Reel Deal Film Festival is an independent film festival based in Volusia County, Florida’s scenic and hip seaside town, New Smyrna Beach. It’s a magical place, where waves dance with the rays of the sun, and dolphins, manatees, pelicans, and cranes are regular sights. NSB is home to founding residents, historic neighborhoods, artists who are drawn here and nature lovers who visited and stayed, all mixed into a kettle of community builders. Before smartphones, before streaming, before COVID – there was the audience – the projector – and the dark.​ Let’s protect and embrace that tradition together, by submitting to and attending The Reel Deal Film Festival. Four days on the coast isn’t so hard to take, especially with nature, charm, and foodieness thrown in for good measure.​ You can also feel good about your support. The Festival is the main fundraiser for the work of The Reel Film Foundation, Inc., an all-volunteer, non-profit corporation.

Miami Film Festival, March 3 – 12, 2023

Miami Film Festival is a world-class platform for International, American, and Ibero-American films. The special 40th edition of the Miami Film Festival occurs from March 3-12, 2023. The Festival showcases the work of the world’s best emerging and established filmmakers to the diverse cosmopolitan community of Miami. Cash awards totaling more than $100,000 are given in competition categories. In recent years, the Miami Film Festival has attracted approximately 45,000 people a year, as well as 300 filmmakers, producers, talent and industry professionals from around the world as it showcases more than 100 feature narratives, documentaries and short films of all genres, from 40 different countries.

Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival, March 5 – 26, 2023

The Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival returns in 2023 with both in person and virtual screenings. Their tradition of excellence will continue with a broad array of exceptional films that explore the Jewish experience, culture, history, identity and topics relevant to Jewish life. The mission is to celebrate the rich heritage and Jewish values by presenting the newest, most stimulating and thought-provoking films. One of the largest and longest Jewish Film Festivals in the United States, the 2023 edition features 80+ exciting premieres of Jewish/Israeli films in-theater and virtually.

Gasparilla International Film Festival, March 23 – 26, 2023

The Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF) is a cultural arts institution that inspires, educates and entertains through its annual celebration of film, year-round events, community outreach and social awareness initiatives, while also supporting and cultivating the film industry of Tampa Bay and Florida and making an economic impact on our region. First launched in the summer of 2006, GIFF has grown into an entertaining and educational year-round entity in Tampa Bay. Well-known for its annual film festival, GIFF is operated by the 501 (c)(3) non-profit Tampa film Institute and continually upholds its mission to provide year-long support for film screening, production, and education throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Florida Film Festival, April 14 – 23, 2023

Now in its 32nd year, the Florida Film Festival is an Oscar®-Qualifying Festival, premiering the best in current, independent, and international cinema. Through 10 days of 160+ films and first-class events, film lovers mingle with filmmakers and celebrities over hand-crafted cocktails and a delicious menu at Eden Bar and inside Enzian Theater. Since 1992, Enzian has been the proud producer of the Florida Film Festival. As part of its mission to entertain, inspire, educate, and connect the community through film, Enzian presents innovative and original cinematic programming not just during the Festival, but all year long. The Florida Film Festival is presented by Enzian, Central Florida’s full-time, not-for-profit independent cinema, which seeks to entertain, inspire, educate, and connect the community through film.

The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films, April 21, 2023

Sunscreen Film Festival, April 27 – 30, 2023

Vero Beach Film Festival, June 7 – 11, 2023

Orlando International Film Festival, July 13 – 16, 2023

Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival, July 20 – 21, 2023

Global Peace Film Festival, September 18 – 23, 2023

Emerald Coast Film Festival, October 7, 2023

I Will Tell International Film Festival

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival

Miami Short Film Festival

St. Augustine Film Festival

ASFI Future in Films Festival