Synopsis
It’s time to laugh and laugh some more! Critics’ picks, festival favorites, and comedy in all its finest and funniest flavors highlight this year’s lineup.
Starring Nick Thune, Amir Talai and John C. Reilly. On his birthday, Nick is tired of getting gifts so he hires his own private detective to follow himself. Directed by Dante Ariola.
Jay Newton and Alan Cumming star in a queer comedy short about a hopeless romantic, Alan, going on a first date with a vegan hottie named Blair. Directed by James Ley.
England, 1813. In the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal, Miss Estrogenia Talbot gets her period. The prolific festival run for this film has included stops at Tribeca, Palm Springs and Santa Barbara. Directed by Julia Aks and Steve Pinder.
Hayley is faced with the cost of letting go as she struggles to complete the final errand that will close the door on her past and force her to embrace an uncertain future. Directed by Hayley Marie Norman.
A tattoo artist is thrust into a deadly game of deceit and survival when forced to botch a gang rival’s tattoo, triggering unexpected chaos. Directed by Florida State University MFA student Cole Kelley.
In this Fantasia Fest fave, The Traveler must answer three of the Troll’s riddles to survive the night and leave the forest with their soul intact. Directed by Adam Murray.
After finding a phone accidentally left behind by an astronaut, a lonely alien develops an all-consuming crush that tests his hold on reality. Directed by Omer Ben-Shachar.
Set in 2005, a driven high school student obsessively studies Spanish all year so she can test up a level into her crush’s class. Directed by Nicholas Luciano.
This Slamdance supershort chronicles one woman’s valiant attempt to log into her email. Directed by Erin Brown Thomas.
Join us for a cinematic evening that pairs global storytelling with great wine. The night kicks off with a selection of international documentary short films – including the latest film from from Emmy Winner Ondi Timoner – followed by a curated wine tasting featuring bold reds, crisp whites, and light bites. Stick around as we shift gears for a second block of shorts guaranteed to deliver big laughs—our comedy selections, hosted by Tom Dustin of Key West Comedy.
The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture
Key West Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.