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The Fort Myers Film Festival kicks off its 15th season with the film series T.G.I.M. starting Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers. Local celebrity judges and attendees get a chance to watch and then weigh in on how they feel about short indie films. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the show begins at 7 p.m. Participants are invited to grab a drink and intellectualize on the first Monday of every month from October through March. Special guests, musical acts and interviews are announced prior to each T.G.I.M.
An afterparty follows each evening. The cost is $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.
The schedule (subject to change) includes host Mr. Raddatz with local celebrity guests to be named.
The Fort Myers Film Festival, to be held May 14-18, 2025, is celebrating its 15th year of indie film! Screenings, panels, events and gatherings will be held at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and other venues around town. Submissions are now open for the 15th annual event. Submit your film today!
Details regarding each show are as follows (subject to change):
October 7: Host Eric Raddatz with judges Sarah Mankowitz, Vito Trupiano, Keri Johnson and Jason Parrish.
November 4: Host Eric Raddatz with judges Alicia Shannon, Tom Doerr, Doug Molloy and Steve Martin.
January 6: Host Eric Raddatz with judges John Biffar, Michelle Tricca, Jerry Chambless and Nya Chambless.
February 3: Host Eric Raddatz with judges Liz Biro, Angela Melvin, Lisa Sbuttoni and Bella Line.
March 3: Host Eric Raddatz with judges Wendy White, Kristen Weardon, Al Kinkle and Amy McCleary.
The Fort Myers Film Festival supports Lee County Schools filmmakers, United Way, Raddatz Foundation, SalusCare, Lighthouse of SWFL, ACT, Kimmie’s Recovery Zone, Uncommon Friends, Charity Pros, #KindLee, FODASA, Family Initiative and Golisano’s Children’s Hospital. Sponsored by and partnered with The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Happenings Magazine, Luminary Hotel, The Banyan, Gulfshore Life Magazine, NBC-2, Riverside Realty Group, Hilfiker Missions LLC, City of Fort Myers, Wild About Popcorn, Aux Delices Cafe, Jordan's, Outlier Brands, Downtown House of Pizza, UNIT A and Marcus Jansen Foundation, Starbucks, Babcock Ranch, Pamela Templeton Unlimited, Captiva Spirits, IMAG, J. Bert Davis, Clarity Certified Public Accountants, Kearns Restaurant Group, Black Tie Tuxedoes, City Tavern, Martin Law Firm and the International Olympic Committee supported Fédération Internationale Cinéma Télévision Sportifs.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Fort Myers, FL 33901-2903, United States,Fort Myers, Florida
