Saint Augustine Film Festival

January 5–11, 2026

Join us for the 16th Annual Saint Augustine Film Festival

Ready to kick off the new year with some high drama? Or comedy? Or international suspense? Perfect! The 16th Annual Saint Augustine Film Festival takes place January 5–11, 2026 and you’re invited!

Ticket Information

Featured Films

About SAFF

16th Annual Saint Augustine Film Festival Returns January 5–11, 2026

The 16th Annual Saint Augustine Film Festival (SAFF) will return to St. Augustine, Florida, from January 5 through January 11, 2026, showcasing more than 40 independent, international, local, and regional films. Screenings will be held at Lewis Auditorium, the Gamache-Koger Theater, and the Virginia Room at Flagler College’s Ringhaver Student Center.

The festival will also feature evening parties and appearances by filmmakers, actors, and producers.

Festival Passes and Tickets

Festival passes are on sale now at www.staugfilmfest.com and in person at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Box Offices.

All Film Pass: $125 (Box Office) / $132.82 (Online) – Admission to all films at all venues
VIP All Access Pass: $275 (Box Office) / $287.32 (Online) – Admission to all films plus access to evening parties
Individual Film Tickets: $10 (Box Office) / $13.34 (Online), available Monday, November 17 at 10 a.m.

Featured Screenings

This year’s lineup includes several notable films:

Everyone Is Lying to You for Money – Directed by Ben McKenzie (The O.C., Gotham), this documentary explores the world of cryptocurrency.
13 Jours 13 Nuits – Based on true events in Kabul, Afghanistan, following evacuees fleeing the Taliban during the 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal.
OLMO – The story of a 14-year-old boy caring for his father with multiple sclerosis and the unexpected turn his life takes after being invited to a party.
Colours of Time – Directed by Cédric Klapisch, the film weaves together stories from modern-day Paris and 1895 France, as four strangers learn they are connected through a shared inheritance.

About the Festival

The Saint Augustine Film Festival celebrates the art of storytelling through film, highlighting the creative achievements of independent and foreign filmmakers. The festival enriches the cultural landscape of Northeast Florida by offering audiences new perspectives, global narratives, and cinematic experiences that connect cultures and communities.

Presented in collaboration with SJC Cultural Events, Inc., and supported by the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council and the St. Johns Cultural Council, SAFF reflects St. Johns County’s dedication to its motto: “Culture Around Every Corner.”

Founding sponsors Arnold and Barbara Grevior continue to support the festival alongside patrons Eileen and Jeff Schomburger, Jon Schwartz, and Sheila Kolesaire, with additional backing from local businesses and community members.