Experience the inner workings of our extraordinary film festival as we take you on a journey through the screening process. Our dedicated committee reviews thousands of hours of film to curate the very best cinematic gems for your enjoyment. We are truly honored to present these meticulously selected blocks of film that will captivate and inspire you.

Schedule:

Thursday, February 13th, 2025:

7:00pm – Partnership with OIF (Orlando Independent Filmmakers) – a free event open to everyone! A great night to learn more about our film festival and the people involved in the industry.

Friday, February 14th, 2025:

7:00 p.m. – Opening Night – A mix of genres providing an example of what’s to come all weekend!
The Heartbreak (9:00)
Radio Silence (19:56)
Of Silk and Sawdust (7:46)
Collage (9:51)
4 Little angels (14:00)
Birdy Man (2:06)
Route of the Romanesque (8:41)
Vance and the Afterlife (10:17)

9:00 p.m. – Opening Night Gala – limited availability – A special thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and filmmakers.

Saturday, February 15th, 2025:

10:30 a.m. – “E” for Everyone – Family-friendly films.

Wishful Thinking (7:27)
Express Photo (2:15)
Darwin the Dreamer (4:32)
LUCKY DOG (3:19)
The Towel (7:10)
Hot! (2:11)
Snow Dog (3:09)
Losing Control (2:10)
Contracting the Cooties (2:33)
Amateurs (3:22)
Scavengers (5:09)
Life Is Torture (9:00)

1:00 p.m. – Animation – Any and all forms of animation.
Edson’s Gravy (2:22)
Les Bêtes (11:38)
Starlight Cantina (2:25)
Checkpoint (2:09)
Broken (4:15)
In Half (24:00)
Food ConnoiSEWER (2:49)
Marvelous Gift (5:10)
The Bad Crow (2:17)
Turduck-In (2:23)
Ages (4:45)
What If? (1:59)
Hotel L’infini (2:48)

3:00 p.m. – Documentary – Any short documentary.
What We Came From (12:48)
Sewing Machine (16:37)
Rustworthy (10:00)
Pioneras (14:30)
The Book of Mario (13:55)
Gopher Games (18:11)

5:00 p.m. – International – Any International Short Film.
Fiabexit (19:53)
Conversation in the Car (4:57)
Puffs (14:20)
Al fresco (8:00)
A DEER DIED HERE (14:21)
Ghariba & Ajeeb (7:17)
A Night, After All (14:58)

8:00 p.m. – Comedy – Any live-action comedy short.
The Mooning (3:11)
Teething Problems (24:56)
Stressy Squishy (2:03)
Mafia (15:38)
Fred the Super Computer (7:00)
Ms. Rossi 3 (19:50)
That’s My House (13:45)
The Mistakeout (5:00)

10:00 p.m. – Sci-fi/Horror – Live-action science-fiction, horror, and fantasy shorts.
Set a Date (11:01)

RAVAGER (5:37)
I’m not a robot (22:22)
Into the Reds Tale (4:05)
Óbito (15:00)
bio_LOGIC (3:05)
Dig (11:38)
An Artist’s Curse (10:00)

Sunday, February 16th, 2025:

1:00 p.m. – Drama – Any live-action short that is not specifically comedy, science-fiction, or horror.
SilverSizzle (13:35)
Curtain Call (17:52)
Bridge (15:55)
HAZEL (12:21)
The Night Inside (23:54)

3:00 p.m. – Florida Flavor – Any genre film either made primarily in Florida, or made anywhere by filmmakers that are residents of Florida during the film’s production.
Drifters (15:00)
Picturesque (2:24)
Cracks In The Porcelain (7:15)
The Fire In Me (15:41)
Fishtail: The Last Best Place (10:01)
Bitters (8:54)
Born To Make (5:01)
Filter 14 (14:45)
Together Forever (9:02)

7:00 p.m. – Best of the Fest – Winners from each block will be shown, and the Best of the Festival award will be given as decided by our panel of judges.

Date: February 13 - 16, 2025

Location:
The Ritz Theater, 201 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771

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