Cigar Factories, an old WWII ship, a 1920's art house theater, a bucaneer themed restaurant in the heart of historic Ybor City, Tampa's own first class aquarium , a waterside park and a waterside theater- These are the places to see films, meet the filmmakers and mingle with the celebrities!
Let me be the first to welcome you to one of the most beautiful, diverse, and historically rich regions of Florida, TampaBay! The Gasparilla Film Festival, held annually in Tampa Bay, is a unique film festival blending the arts and filmmaking, with a rich cultural backdrop. The festival centers around Ybor City, Tampa's National Historic Landmark District and Latin Quarter.
Our local filmmakers enjoy an outstanding quality of life here in the Bay area including beautiful parks and open spaces, cultural arts, and a wide range of recreational activities. Visitors come to explore the many assets our communities have to offer and to enjoy our beautiful weather with more than 300 days of sunshine a year!
Tampa is quickly becoming a premiere destination for film production and we're thrilled to you're considering the Gasparilla Film Festival. We hope that you enjoy Tampa as much as our local filmmakers do everyday!
Krista Soroka
Tampa Bay Film Commissioner
Festival's Host Hotel
The Hilton Garden Inn will be the lead hotel. Click here for more information about the hotel.
the Bay area including beautiful parks and open spaces, cultural arts, and a wide range of recreational activities. Visitors come to explore the many assets our communities have to offer and to enjoy our beautiful weather with more than 300 days of sunshine a year! 
Tampa is quickly becoming a premiere destination for film production and we're thrilled to you're considering the Gasparilla Film Festival. We hope that you enjoy Tampa as much as our local filmmakers do everyday!
Festival's Host Hotel