LGBTQ+ · Film festival · Sarasota, Florida
Fabulous Independent Film Festival
2027 dates not announced yet · usually October
About Fabulous Independent Film Festival
An LGBTQ independent film festival at Burns Court Cinema in downtown Sarasota, run by the Fabulous Arts Foundation. The 2026 edition marks 16 years of queer cinema, art and community.
What to expect
Film festivals like this one screen features, documentaries and shorts by or about the community, often with filmmaker talks and panels after the screenings.
Fabulous Independent Film Festival has included film screenings, opening night, filmmaker conversations and performances.
It is ticketed; see the official site for prices.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held October 2-4, 2026.
- Film screenings
- Opening night
- Filmmaker conversations
- Performances
Where it happens
Fabulous Independent Film Festival is held at Burns Court Cinema in Sarasota, Florida. It is one of 29 cultural festivals in Florida on this calendar.















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- MarTBA2027Asian Pacific Islander Cultural FestivalTampa, FLAsian American and Pacific Islander44 miles away
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Questions about Fabulous Independent Film Festival
- When is Fabulous Independent Film Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held October 2-4, 2026.
- Where is Fabulous Independent Film Festival held?
- Fabulous Independent Film Festival takes place at Burns Court Cinema in Sarasota, Florida.
- Is Fabulous Independent Film Festival free?
- No. The organizer sells tickets or charges admission. Check the official site for prices.
- What happens at Fabulous Independent Film Festival?
- Events have included: film screenings, opening night, filmmaker conversations, performances.
- Who organizes Fabulous Independent Film Festival?
- Fabulous Independent Film Festival is organized by Fabulous Arts Foundation. Their official site is fabaf.org/fabulous-independent-film-festival.
- What other cultural festivals are near Sarasota?
- The closest others on this calendar are Newtown Juneteenth Celebration in Sarasota, FL (same city); HAAPI Festival in St. Petersburg, FL (about 30 miles); Asian Glow Fest in Tampa, FL (about 44 miles).
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More LGBTQ+ festivals in October 2027
- Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF)Chicago, IllinoisDates TBA
- Calavera LGBTQ+ FestivalLos Angeles, CaliforniaDates TBA
- ImageOut LGBTQ+ Fall Film FestivalRochester, New YorkDates TBA
- NewFest38 New York LGBTQ+ Film FestivalNew York, New YorkDates TBA
- Out Here Dayton Film FestDayton, OhioDates TBA
- Reel Q Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ Film FestivalPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaDates TBA

