Sarasota Film Festival School Programs

In addition to providing fantastic films and events, we are also committed to making the art and craft of film accessible to local students and their families.

Our Education Department works with students year-round and creates special opportunities for recognition during the Festival, empowering students with critical thinking skills and the tools to express themselves, all at no cost to them.

The mission of SFF EDUCATION is to inspire, educate and entertain students by promoting creativity, collaboration and COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

Operating both in and out of local classrooms, SFF EDUCATION reaches more than 5,000 students through filmmaking, film review, screenwriting, and movie screening programs. Students from elementary school through college participate in programs designed to deliver a rich cinematic experience.

We are distinguished by our commitment to providing each of our programs to these thousands of participating students for free. We are incredibly proud of this distinction and aim to continue serving our local and regional community in this meaningful way.

Many programs are available to bring into the classroom!