Sayville International Film Festival

Name: Sayville International Film Festival
Start: 2026-08-13
End: 2026-08-16
Location: Sayville

The Sayville International Film Festival is an inaugural film event taking place from August 13 to 16, 2026, at the Sayville Theater on Railroad Avenue in Sayville, US. It showcases a diverse program including short and feature films, alongside industry panels designed to support filmmakers. Actress Melissa Joan Hart and producer Paula Hart, both Sayville natives, are scheduled to receive the Legacy Vanguard Award.

Date: Aug 13-16, 2026
Location: Sayville

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Event summary

Highlights

Inaugural 'first-ever' event
Features a mix of short films, feature films, and industry panels
Shorts grouped into themes like student productions and local films
Industry panels on pitching, directing, and distribution

The Sayville International Film Festival is set to make its debut from August 13 to 16, 2026, hosted at the Sayville Theater on Railroad Avenue in Sayville, United States. This new cinematic event aims to bring together film enthusiasts and professionals through a curated selection of both short and feature films.

The festival's program includes themed blocks for short films, covering categories such as student productions, stories focusing on people with disabilities, and local films. Beyond screenings, the event will feature industry panels offering practical guidance on pitching ideas, film directing, and securing distribution, catering to emerging and mid-career filmmakers.

A highlight of the festival will be the presentation of the Legacy Vanguard Award to actress Melissa Joan Hart and her mother, producer Paula Hart. Both are recognized as Sayville natives, and their presence underscores the festival's connection to the local community and its aspiration to inspire filmmakers of all ages.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Sayville Theater; www.newsday.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Sayville

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