KEY WEST FILM FEST: COMING SOON TO THEATERS NEAR YOU

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George Fernandez, philanthropist and co-owner of the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, and Jed Dodds, executive director of The Studios of Key West, enjoy the Key West Film Festival launch party at Hugh’s View atop The Studios. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

The 10th annual Key West Film Festival is coming soon to theaters near you.

The festival will take place Nov. 17-21 and passes are now on sale at keywestff.com.

“KWFF strives to showcase the best of Florida filmmaking talent, while highlighting visiting filmmakers and industry leaders through discussions and workshops, with access to some of the biggest names in the film business,” its website states. “The festival also looks to support the next generation of local student filmmakers with scholarships and other key awards.

“The festival’s Critics’ Focus program, enhanced with the juried Critics’ Prize and the Costume Design Focus, marks the Key West Film Festival as a vital stop on the awards season’s fall festival circuit, with programs designed to support film criticism and craft while giving audiences greater context and perspective through public conversations guided by expert voices. 

“Past guests have included: Burt Reynolds, John Waters, Mariel Hemingway, Harmony Korine, Marisa Tomei, Paul Haggis, Alan Cumming, Sebastian Junger, Tom Berenger, Paul Verhoeven, Billy Corben, Terry George, Corey Glover, Steven Bauer, Anson Mount, Celia Weston, Angus MacLachlan, Judy Blume, Ondi Timoner, Bob Wisdom, Val Lauren, Anne O’Shea, Lois Smith, Mark Bridges and many more.”

Key West Film Festival program director Michael Tuckman on Oct. 19 unveils the lineup for this year’s movies.