Saint Augustine Film Festival

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The Saint Augustine Film Festival takes place in the heart of St Augustine, the nation's oldest city (est 1565). All venues are within a 5 minute walk in one of America's most beautiful cities. As the event takes place in January, it is right during 'Nights of Lights' when the City is festooned with over 5 million lights - a winter wonderland. Although we have a great party nightly, the films and meeting the filmmakers take the top two priorities. We have had many motion picture industry leaders as guests including Karen Allen (4x), Talia Shire, Kier Dullea, Giancarlo Esposito, Mary Stuart Masterson, Melora Hardin, Pamela Poitier, Gil Bellow, Julia Ormond, Ben McKenzie, Kristi Zea - plus over 100 indie filmmakers each year. SAFF also brings in many of the filmmakers, providing air, lodging and ground transportation. Each selected feature gets two filmmakers badges and each short gets one. The badge provides entry to all films and parties during the filmmaker's stay. The filmmaker is invited to intro the film plus lead Q&A following the screening. SAFF is funded in part by the St Johns County Tourist Development Council.

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

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  I love The Saint Augustine Film Festival. Great venues, Lewis Auditorium and Gamache Koger Theater. There is a lively, engaged, warm audience that shows up to see the films. Organizers are fabulous and organized. Wonderful parties. I've attended this festival as a filmmaker and as an audience member and just love this festival. Thank You SAFF!

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