The Fort Myers Film Festival Presents: T.G.I.M - Thank God for Indie Mondays!

Watch indie films downtown at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center the first Monday of every month with host Eric Raddatz. Come for the indie short films. Stay for the conversation!

The Fort Myers Film Festival kicks off its 17th season with the return of the wildly popular short film screening series T.G.I.M. — Thank God for Indie Mondays!

First Monday of the month | October 2026 – March 2027
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center | Downtown Fort Myers
Doors open at 6:30 PM | Show begins at 7:00 PM
Afterparty to follow

$10 Adults | $8 Students & Seniors

Get ready to watch, discuss, and weigh in on bold, creative independent films alongside local celebrity judges, filmmakers, and fellow film lovers. Each month features special guests, musical acts, exclusive interviews, and surprises that make every T.G.I.M. a unique experience.

T.G.I.M. 2026–2027 SCHEDULE

October 5, 2026
JUDGES: Lexi Baca, Cole Peacock, Kaitlin Danks, Becky Brown

November 2, 2026
JUDGES: Peter Kelly, Kelly Fayer, Jason Teeters, Steve Martin

December 7, 2026
JUDGES: Ilene Safron Whitesman, Stephanie Davis, Gareth Rockliffe, John Biffar

January 4, 2027
JUDGES: Shane Spring, Neal Volz, Amanda Pacheco

February 1, 2027
JUDGES: Don Louis Lee, Roy Lacascio, Hope Daley, AJ Nunes Zellar

March 1, 2027
JUDGES: Anna Honorata Garza, Peter Kelly, Terry Tincher

ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE MAIN EVENT...

THE 17TH ANNUAL FORT MYERS FILM FESTIVAL
May 20–24, 2027

Celebrating 17 years of independent filmmaking with incredible film screenings, panels, parties, special guests, filmmaker conversations, and unforgettable moments at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and venues throughout Fort Myers.

Submissions are now open for the 17th Annual Fort Myers Film Festival. Share your film, meet fellow filmmakers and audiences, and become part of one of Southwest Florida’s signature celebrations of independent cinema.

FORT MYERS FILM FESTIVAL
May 20–24, 2027