The 35th annual Florida Film Festival will take place April 10-19, 2026
WINTER PARK, Fla., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Full Sail University is proud to celebrate its 23rd year serving as the primary sponsor of the Florida Film Festival. The 35th annual Florida Film Festival will be held April 10 through April 19, 2026 and is presented by Enzian Theater.
“Each year we look forward to the return of the Florida Film Festival,” stated Rick Ramsey, Education Director, Visual Arts at Full Sail University. “The festival encourages audiences to explore the various genres of film it provides, all while sharing free educational forums, and holding a host of engaging events for the community to enjoy. Full Sail is proud to return as the primary sponsor of the Florida Film Festival, and we look forward to experiencing the incredible lineup of films and events that Enzian has thoughtfully curated.”
While 2026 marks 23 years as the primary sponsor, Full Sail University has had a 29-year collaborative relationship with the Florida Film Festival and Enzian centered on the importance and impact of visual arts as the festival attracts global and national talent and audiences to the region.
The following Full Sail talents will be on display during the 2026 Florida Film Festival:
- Full Sail Hall of Fame Graduate, Aaron B. Koontz was selected to serve as a Narrative Features Juror.
- The world premiere of “Return From Tomorrow” directed by Full Sail graduate Randy Moore.
- Additionally, on Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00AM Full Sail University’s Film Production MFA educators will gather at the Enzian to host a free festival forum, that is open to the public, alongside colleagues from UCF and Valencia titled, Inside the Film Pitch: Creating a Movie Deck Live.
The upcoming 10-day festival will feature 160 films, 24 world premieres, and works from across 31 countries. The Florida Film Festival is an Oscar-qualifying festival that has been showcasing independent, documentary, and international cinema since 1992.
About Full Sail University:
Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies. Founded in 1979, Full Sail has received numerous accolades throughout its over 45-year history, including most recently being named a 2026 “Top Game Design School” by The Princeton Review, one of the “30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada” 2025 by MovieMaker magazine, and one of the “Top Film Schools of 2025” by TheWrap. Full Sail University is a graduate and undergraduate degree-granting institution offering on-campus and online degree programs in areas related to Art & Design, Business, Film & Television, Games, Media & Communications, Music & Recording, Sports, and Technology. With over 100,000 graduates worldwide, Full Sail alumni have worked on countless award-winning projects with individual recognition including Oscar®, Emmy®, Grammy®, Addy® and The Game Award honors.
Media Contact:
Casey Tanous, ctanous@fullsail.edu
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