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Saint Augustine Film Festival 2025

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Saint Augustine Film Festival (SAFF) will showcase 40 films from indie, international, local and regional filmmakers between January 9-12, 2025. This vibrant event will also feature a lineup of celebrities, exclusive parties, and premieres, all set against the historic backdrop of Downtown Saint Augustine.

SAFF badges go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10am and tickets for individual films go on sale Thursday, December 3 at 10am. Badges and film tickets will be sold exclusively online at www.staugfilmfest.com.

The four-day celebration of cinema will include notable screenings of the films “Queen of the Ring,” “Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion,” “The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story,” and “Here’s Yianni!” “Queen of the Ring” is the true story of Mildred Burke, a female wrestler in the 1930s that dealt with sexism, misogyny and corruption to become the first woman athlete to earn a million dollars. “Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion” showcases the six-decade career of award-winning costume designer, Bob Mackie. “The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story” tells the history of the colorful and controversial, legendary surfboard designer and builder, Dick Brewer. “Here’s Yianni” follows Yianni and Plousia who own a charming family diner by the beach in New Jersey, where Yianni is a convivial host.

The Saint Augustine Film Festival (SAFF) aims to enrich the cultural landscape of Northeast Florida by highlighting the artistic achievements of independent and foreign filmmakers. Through its diverse film selections and engaging events, SAFF offers unique insights into various cultures, the universal bonds of humanity, and the profound art of storytelling. In collaboration with SJC Cultural Events Inc., and supported by the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, and the St. Johns Cultural Council, the festival underscores St. Johns County’s commitment to the ethos of “Culture Around Every Corner.” Founding sponsors Arnold and Barbara Grevior are joined by annual patrons Eileen and Jeff Schomburger, Jon Schwartz, and Sheila Kolesaire, along with many local businesses and private citizens.

For more information, a full list of films and to purchase tickets, please visit:

Saint Augustine Film Festival

Event Details

40 films will play at three venues between Thursday, January 9 and Sunday, January 12. 

Thursday, January 9 

Lewis Auditorium (14 Granada Street St. Augustine, FL)
10:00am Ocklawaha: Tales My Father Told & Unlikely Mermaid
12:00pm Thank You, Places!
2:00pm Riverboom
4:00pm The Way, My Way
6:00pm The Green Flash

Friday, January 10

Lewis Auditorium (14 Granada Street St. Augustine, FL)
 
10:00am Playing the Changes
12:00pm El Club De Pesca
2:00pm Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet                                   
4:00pm The Break-Up Club
7:00pm Queen of the Ring

Saturday, January 11

Lewis Auditorium (14 Granada Street St. Augustine, FL)
10:00am Turtle Walker           
12:00pm Here's Yianni!  
2:00pm Black Dog
4:00pm The Wingwalker                                                          
6:15pm Robot T-0
7:45pm Shape of Things
Gamache-Koger Theater in Ringhaver Student Center (50 Sevilla Street St. Augustine, FL)
10:15am Comandant
12:30pm Fielding Dreams    
2:30pm Against the Spread                                                    
4:30pm Color Book
6:30pm Figures
The Alcazar Room (75 King Street St. Augustine, FL)
10:45am Women of the Watershed    
12:45pm Books & Drinks  
2:45pm Class of Her Own    
4:45pm Claire Facing North    
6:45pm A Beast Touched the Mountain                                  

Sunday, January 12

Lewis Auditorium (14 Granada Street St. Augustine, FL)
10:00am Supernova
12:00pm Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion                                      
2:00pm Three Stories in Bottles
4:00pm Butterflies
Gamache-Koger Theatre in Ringhaver Student Center (50 Sevilla Street St. Augustine, FL)
10:15am People
12:30pm A Boy Who Dreamt of Electricity                              
2:00pm Being Maria
4:00pm Beyond Triathlon
6:00pm Beyond the Ruins
The Alacazar Room (75 King Street St. Augustine, FL)
10:45am TBA
12:45pm The Compatriots                                                     
2:45pm Red Fever
4:45pm The Strange Dark

 

Ticket Information

The Saint Augustine Film Festival offers three badge options as well as the option to purchase individual film tickets for $10. The SAFF: Fast Pass badges will go on sale on Friday, November 22 at 10am. Individual film tickets will go on sale Thursday, December 5 at 10am. 

Badges and film passes are available for purchase online at Saint Augustine Film Festival.

The Lewis Badge $90 - Provides admission to all films presented at Lewis Auditorium. 

The All Film Badge $125 - Provides admission to any film at Lewis Auditorium, Gamache-Koger Theater and The Alcazar Room. 

The All Access Badge $275 - Provides admission to any film at Lewis Auditorium, Gamache-Koger Theater and The Alcazar Room plus access to special events including:

  • Thursday, January 9 Opening Night Dinner at Asado Life
  • Friday, January 10 Friday Night Party at Casa de Vino 57
  • Saturday, January 11 Saturday Night Party
  • Sunday, January 12 Wrap Party at The Markland House

Please note: The All Access Badge is limited to the first 200 purchasers. All badges are subject to seating availability.