MARCH 3 - 8, 2026
Award Winners
The Results Are In
A huge congratulations to the visionaries who took home awards this year! From groundbreaking narratives to crime documentaries, these films represent the very best of independent cinema.
Browse our 2026 Official Winners and join us in celebrating the incredible talent that graced our screens this season.
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About GIFF
It’s GIFF's 19th Anniversary! The Gasparilla International Film Festival is Tampa Bay's largest celebration of independent film held annually in Tampa, Florida. GIFF has become the most exciting and well-attended film festival regionally and in the Tampa Bay area.
GIFF is run by the 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, The Tampa Film Institute, Inc. We are a cultural arts institution that inspires, educates, and entertains Tampa Bay’s diverse population through an annual celebration of film, year-round events, community outreach, and social awareness initiatives that foster communication, generate economic impact, and provide support for the film industry of Tampa Bay and the state of Florida. The Festival showcases films of all types/genres, including features, documentaries, shorts, music videos, international films, and more.
GIFF brings the arts, education, and quality films to the Tampa Bay Area!
Founded in 2006
Hosted thousands of filmmakers, talent, producers, and film buffs
Screened countless World Premieres, USA Premieres, and Florida Premieres
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Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
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