Celebrating 16 Years of Queer Cinema, Art & Community
October 2-4th
Burns Court Cinema
506 Burns Ct. Sarasota, Florida 34236
The Fabulous Independent Film Festival (FabIFF) is an annual celebration of independent LGBTQ+ cinema, emerging filmmakers, and transformative storytelling.
For 16 years, FabIFF has created space for artists and audiences to gather through film screenings, conversations, performances, and community experiences that uplift queer voices and inspire social change.
Film Guide 2026 FIFF
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Friday, October 2 | 7:30PM
Opening Night: Hunky Jesus w/ short film 3 Hearts of Iron
Saturday, October 3 | 2:30PM
Five Men Auditioning for Terrence McNally's Love! Valour! Compassion!w/ Kiloran Bay
Saturday, October 3 | 4:30PM
Finding Bernie w/ How You See Me
Saturday, October 3 | 7:30PM
THEYDREAM
Sunday, October 4 | 2:30PM
The Dads w/ Our Found Family
Sunday, October 4 | 4:30PM
Bookends w/ Affirmation
Sunday, October 4 | 7:00PM
Free Beer Tomorrow (Saphic Doc)
Sponsors:
Leah Brown
Boyd Parris
Produced by the Fabulous Arts Foundation, FabIFF supports:
Independent LGBTQ+ filmmakers
Emerging artists and youth creators
Accessible arts programming
Community-centered storytelling
Safe and affirming cultural spaces
Each year, the festival brings together filmmakers, artists, advocates, and audiences from across Florida and beyond for a vibrant multi-day cultural experience rooted in visibility, creativity, and connection.
Your sponsorship helps ensure queer stories continue to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
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Independent LGBTQ+ filmmakers
Emerging artists and youth creators
Accessible arts programming
Community-centered storytelling
Safe and affirming cultural spaces
Each year, the festival brings together filmmakers, artists, advocates, and audiences from across Florida and beyond for a vibrant multi-day cultural experience rooted in visibility, creativity, and connection.
Your sponsorship helps ensure queer stories continue to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
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506 Burns Court
Sarasota, Florida 34236
United States -
Interested in joining our film committee. Contact info@fabaf.org
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Opening night After Party TBA
Closing party