The 2026 Opening Night
Welcome Party
Wednesday, November 18 · 8:00–10:30 PM
Truman Little White House · 111 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
Music
Elle Haley
Key West Music Award, Best Vocalist
Libations
Coasting Cocktails
Poured from “Tass,” a 1975 horse trailer turned bar
Bites
Kaya Island Eats
Chef Scott’s Caribbean-meets-Pacific menu
Plus admission to the film Paper Tiger.
Latest News
15th Annual Key West Film Festival Announces Full Lineup
October 28, 2026
Festival to close with Oscar Best Picture frontrunner THE DEBUT and open with PAPER TIGER. ELSINORE and CLUB KID are Centerpiece titles.
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KWFF's 2026 Golden Key Award for Excellence in Costume Design Recipient: Amy Roth
October 28, 2026
KWFF's proud tradition continues with the eleventh annual Golden Key Award for Excellence in Costume Design, honoring Amy Roth.
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Key West Film Festival Announces Recipients of Golden Key Awards
October 22, 2026
David Cross and Edward Burns to be bestowed with the festival's highest honor and screen their recent work. 2026 festival runs November 18–22.
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KWFF 2026 Opening Night Film: Paper Tiger
October 15, 2026
This year's festival kicks off with the critically acclaimed crime-drama from writer / director James Gray.
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