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THE FESTIVAL
FILM. FEST. REPEAT! On behalf of our Board of Directors, tireless staff and generous volunteers, it is my honor to welcome you to the 11th Annual Gasparilla International Film Festival! On the heels of our unforgettable 10th anniversary, GIFF has expanded our festival to a full 8 day love affair with film—rallying our community around the magic of film and the art of storytelling. Last year’s festival captured more than 15,000 attendees from approximately 1,000 cities around the world. We are so excited to embark on GIFF’s next chapter with you all! GIFF continues to be one of the fastest-growing film festivals in Florida and this year’s program vows to go even further. As President of GIFF, I am proud of the festival we have created for you all to experience and enjoy. There truly is something for everyone…from documentaries to features to an expanded offering of family-friendly programming, including our FREE Suncoast Credit Union Family Fun Day and a special curated program featuring the best of the New York International Children’s Film Festival.
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Sponsors
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Board Members
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How to Fest & Festival Map
Staff & Coordinators, Supporters, Screeners, Red Carpet VIP Members Welcome Letters from Film Tampa Bay, The City of Tampa and Hillsborough County Festival Overview Venue Info / Filmmaker Lounge Family Fun Day Industry Panels Jury Members Film Timetable
FEATURE FILMS
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Rachel Marks Feinman
SHORTS PROGRAMS
We believe in the power of film to entertain, educate and inspire. Don’t just sit back and watch; take advantage of the unique opportunity that GIFF provides by engaging in dialogue with the stars, filmmakers and industry experts behind the films you will see. As we like to say, if you sit through the credits on purpose, you get it! We invite you to celebrate with us and get ready to binge on eight days of independent film, industry panels and red carpet parties.
RACHEL MARKS FEINMAN, PRESIDENT GASPARILLA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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Opening and Closing Night Spotlight Screenings Narrative Feature Competition Documentary Feature Competition Virtual Reality Showcase Cuba: Baseball’s Final Frontier / Danger Close Fun & Thrills International Narrative Competition Focus on Florida Competition
Get Inspired | Scare Your Face Off Love is in the Air | LMAO Films 101 | Save the Drama Spartan Shorts High School Film Competition
Dates and showtimes are subject to change. Please visit www.gasparillafilmfestival.com for the most current info.
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