The Saint Augustine Film Festival has a reputation for showing films you would not find anywhere else in North Florida. Frequently the filmmakers will attend and introduce their film, then take Q&A after. If you have never been to a film festival, but you have been to the movies, you know all you need to know.

The 13th annual Saint Augustine Film Festival will take place January 12-15, 2023 in St. Augustine and Flagler College venues.

Passes will go on sale on November 24 and single tickets will be available on December 30! Stay updated at staugfilmfest.com

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The Saint  Augustine Film Festival is organized by Gregory von Hausch, the CEO of the acclaimed Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival. Films will include dramas, comedies, and documentaries from all over the world, as well as films from independent U.S. filmmakers.

“We are so excited to be screening films in beautiful downtown St. Augustine during Nights of Lights,” said von Hausch.

The Saint Augustine Film Festival has a reputation for featuring films that aren’t usually available in North Florida. The films chosen are created by talented independent filmmakers from around the globe.

The Saint Augustine Film Festival will introduce its new mascot, Film Buddy, at the St. Augustine Christmas Parade on December 3 beginning at 9 AM along San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine. As the SAFF ambassador, Film Buddy will be on a mission to invite locals and visitors to attend the film festival. Spectators should arrive early to find their spot along the parade route.

Also new this year, a high school students in St. Johns County are invited to submit their short films. Entries should be no longer than 2 minutes. The deadline is January 5. Email your film as an MP4 or MOV file to Dennis@FLIFF.com

Volunteers are needed to help at all screenings. To volunteer, contact Leslie Lacika at leslacika1@gmail.com to volunteer for the 2023 festival. An orientation session will be held prior to the festival where volunteers will get an official festival crew T-shirt and receive free tickets to attend films playing at Lewis Auditorium for those who commit to at least two four-hour shifts over the weekend.

Founding sponsors are Arnold and Barbara Grevior; along with Allen and Cathie Altman, and Shirley and Kenneth Walker. For the 2022 Saint Augustine Film Festival, festival sponsor opportunities also include parties and individual films. For sponsorship information, visit www.staugfilmfest.com/sponsors