Press Archive · 2025

Smithsonian Magazine Shouts Out The Key West Film Fest

February 25, 2025Dateline: Key West

Smithsonian Magazine highlights the Key West Film Festival in this month’s edition.

The article highlights the festival for its array of venues and eclectic mix of films that honor the “creative spirit of Florida-based filmmakers while also showcasing international talent.”

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2026 Program Launch Party — October 27

The show before the show: a free pre-festival party at General Horseplay on October 27 at 6:30pm, with the first sneak peek of the 2026 film lineup. Seating is first-come, first-served.

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Mark the Calendar — November 18–22, 2026

The 15th annual Key West Film Festival returns to the southernmost screens in America for five days of new cinema, filmmaker conversations, and island nights.

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2026 Program Launch Party — October 27

Mark the Calendar — November 18–22, 2026

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