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International Film Festival: REEL EQUALS

SAVE THE DATES: March 6 – 11, 2025

For 25 years, the Reel Equals Film Festival has shared fresh voices and underrepresented perspectives with in-person and online audiences. 

We are known for presenting a carefully curated selection of shorts and feature films from all over the world. Our audiences see great films – and they also develop an understanding of how media shapes our behaviors and life choices, and why broader media representation is so critical.

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International Film Festival: REEL EQUALS

SAVE THE DATES: March 6 – 11, 2025

For 25 years, the Reel Equals Film Festival has shared fresh voices and underrepresented perspectives with in-person and online audiences. 

We are known for presenting a carefully curated selection of shorts and feature films from all over the world. Our audiences see great films – and they also develop an understanding of how media shapes our behaviors and life choices, and why broader media representation is so critical.

Get Involved
2024 Photo Gallery
2023 Photo Gallery

Reel Equals 2025 FEATURES:

The Green Room

This year’s film festival will include The Green Room: a selection of films, panels, and conversations about our environment.

This program will feature films and discussions about the local environment in 2025: water in the bay, the role of local leaders, change mitigation vs adaptation, land stewardship, and so much more.

"I was delighted to travel to Sarasota to screen my film... Such a gracious committee who provided such warm hospitality to the visiting filmmakers."
"Of all the women's film festivals, Through Women's Eyes is uniquely representative of the depth and range of our international social realities."
"This really is my favorite festival... The people who run it are amazing. The films are all really smart and inspiring. And I somehow make connections each time I go. I highly recommend it."
"This was an excellent festival with an engaged audience. It was well organized and promoted and there were several opportunities to interact with the audience."
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Reel Equals at a Glance

Hundreds of Films

508 films screened from 1999-2024

TWE Around the Globe

Half of our films over the last 25 years have come from outside of the USA, including: 

7 from Kenya 
7 from China
7 from Afghanistan 
8 from Israel 
9 from Iran 
12 from India 
12 from Australia
38 from Africa
75 from Europe

25th Anniversary: 2024

Online and in-person screenings of 32 films, honoring of Legacy Leaders and Greatest Hits, Ringling and Sarasota Art Museum host

fest history

Hundreds of Films

508 films screened from 1999-2024

TWE Around the Globe

Half of our films over the last 25 years have come from outside of the USA, including: 

7 from Kenya 
7 from China
7 from Afghanistan 
8 from Israel 
9 from Iran 
12 from India 
12 from Australia
38 from Africa
75 from Europe

25th Anniversary: 2024

Online and in-person screenings of 32 films, honoring of Legacy Leaders and Greatest Hits, Ringling and Sarasota Art Museum host

fest history

Congrats to our 2024 Award Winners:

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