16th Anniversary!
The Gasparilla International Film Festival ("GIFF") is Tampa Bay's largest celebration of independent film held annually in Tampa, Florida. GIFF has become the most exciting and most well attended film festival regionally and in the Tampa Bay area. The regular festival is part of Gasparilla Arts Month (Music, Art, Film) where over 100,000 arts patrons attend events throughout the month of March.
We are a Filmmakers Film Festival and most importantly, YOU the FILMMAKER are our #1 priority! If you are accepted into our festival, your film will be seen by hundreds of movies lovers and industry professionals. In addition to screening your films, you will get to take part in our panels, workshops, and parties and become part of our Film Festival Family.
Tampa Bay is rich in tradition, our Festival's Opening Night will be held in the Historic Tampa Theatre and other events and screenings will be in held in Ybor City, known as the Cigar Capital of the world, and the surrounding Tampa Bay Area.
The Festival is a will be showcasing films of all types/genres, including features, documentaries, shorts, music videos, family-friendly films, Int'l Films and more.
We want you to attend GIFF and experience the best of what we have to offer so submit your film today!
Audience Awards
Grand Jury Awards