The art of film is showcased at events presented by Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The events include local, national and international films, plus discussions, parties and more.
The 2026 festival, in its 40th year, is February 20-28. Tickets for most films are $13, with member tickets discounted to $8.
Most of the films will be shown at these venues:
Savor Cinema, 503 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
Cinema Paradiso, 2008 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020.
Paragon Deerfield Beach, 3984 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442.
Paragon Ridge – Davie (often listed as Paragon Davie), 9200 W State Rd 84, Davie, FL 33324.
The festival includes these free film screenings (click on the title for tickets and info):
Mr. Goalie. 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, Panther IcePlex, 800 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. There will be food and music starting at 6:30 p.m., with the film at 7 p.m.
Immutable. 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at the African-American Research Library & Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.
Descent – Into the Blue. 5:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at Savor Cinema, 503 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Documentary screening as part of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.
Descent – Into the Blue. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314.
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