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Fort Myers Film Festival opens with a red-carpet downtown takeover

The 16th annual Fort Myers Film Festival kicks off May 20 with a red carpet, filmmaker appearances, and five days of screenings around town.

When
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · May 20–24; opening night 7:00 PM
Where
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center · 2301 First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Who it’s for
Film fans, downtown nightlife readers, arts supporters, and date-night planners
Cost
Ticketed; see official festival page
Official source
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Posted by LeeScoop May 18, 2026 Fort Myers

What is it?

The Fort Myers Film Festival returns May 20–24 with its opening night at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center before spreading screenings and festival events across venues including Alliance for the Arts, IMAG, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, and the Lab Theatre. Opening night starts at 7 p.m. with a red carpet, filmmaker appearances, and a slate built around independent film rather than generic multiplex fare.

Who is it for?

Film fans, downtown nightlife readers, arts supporters, and date-night planners

Official source

Use the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center page for current details, tickets, policies, and schedule changes.