Get ready for the annual onslaught of brand-new features, documentaries, shorts and more at this year’s fest, opening Friday night at the Van Wezel with the film, Other People, starring Molly Shannon and Jesse Plemons. The festival runs through April 10 with most screenings at downtown’s Hollywood 20. Among the visiting luminaries are Olympia Dukakis, Rosie Perez, Treat Williams, Matthew Modine and George Hamilton. Freebie alert: the heartwarming family film, Dolphin Tale, will be screened outdoors at Lido Beach Saturday evening as part of SFF’s Moonlight Movie series. And Thursday evening, March 31, the festival teams with the Van Wezel as the hall presents An Evening with Sophia Loren; the incomparable Oscar-winning actress will share tales and film clips.

Apr 01, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM