We’re in full spring!
Passes for the 2025 Golden Isles Film Festival are NOW AVAILABLE! Get ready to experience the BEST of the Golden Isles through Film, Intentional Networking, and Celebration of the art of filmmaking!
Click here to learn about GIFF Passes.
NEW THIS YEAR: When you purchase two (2) or more passes in a single order, you will automatically save $15 on each pass!
As a valued member of the Golden Isles Film Society, you will receive an additional discount applied when you purchase your festival pass, making the experience even more rewarding (how sweet is that?).
March 13th, 2025
Join fellow filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts for an engaging discussion on the art and business of filmmaking. Followed by intentional networking to spark conversations and opportunities, these forums provide a space to share ideas, network, and gain insight from experienced voices within the industry.
What: Filmmaker Forum
Where: Emerald Station, 2320 N Liberty St, Jacksonville, FL
When: Thursday, March 13th, starting at 6:00pm.
No need to RSVP! This FREE event is open to any and all creatives.
This event in sponsored by Lulah Films and catered by Cicada Coffee.
Movie in the Park: Brunswick
Our Movie in the Park is back! Gather your family, bring a blanket or chair, and relax under the stars for a night of cinematic storytelling right where a part of this film took place. While you enjoy the film, indulge in delicious bites from local food trucks and vendors, offering a variety of tasty options to suit everyone’s cravings. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a night out with the whole family, all while supporting our vibrant local businesses.
🎟️ Tickets: FREE!*
Event starts at 7:30pm.
Movie starts at 8:00pm.
Film: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
A HUGE thank you to our venue sponsor: Brunswick Downtown Development Authority.
Tickets helps us prepare for future events.
We’re working on a ‘Movie in the Park’ event for St. Simons Island! Stay tuned.
Coastal Film Academy
FilmCraft Essentials • 8-Week Filmmaking Program
Overview
FilmCraft Essentials is an immersive 8-week program designed to provide filmmakers with a comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process from concept to distribution. filmmakers will develop skills in world-building, character development, screenwriting, producing, casting, directing, cinematography, and pitching.
Hands-On Experience
Each session includes a film craft workshop where filmmakers will build upon previous lessons and apply their knowledge in real-time. At the end of the course, filmmakers will pitch their film projects as part of their capstone experience. The winning project will have the opportunity to be co-funded by Golden Isles Film and showcased at the Golden Isles Film Festival within two festival cycles following course completion.
Enrollment for the first cohort opens March 21st!
Did you know that your membership provides vital support to GIFS, making possible our innovative programming, robust education initiatives, and wide-reaching community engagement activities?
We’d like to take this moment to thank you for being a Society Member with us!
2025 Annual Program
Check out our full list of events including our NEW Coastal Film Academy and the Golden Isles Film Festival! Click here to learn more.
Next Submission Deadline: Anchor
Our regular deadline for film submissions is coming up next! Know a filmmaker or have a film to submit to us? Click here. Your membership offers an exclusive discount to add to your film submission on FilmFreeway! Contact us for the code.
Coming Soon: CineFeast Series.
Looking for a fun night out with your best friends or special someone? We’re curating a special night out to cater to those of you “looking to do more.” Introducing our CineFeast series!
This “Dinner and a Movie” event is thoughtfully tailored to offer an elegant dining experience featuring exquisite cuisine for you and a guest, followed by a carefully handpicked indie film that is sure to leave you both inspired, laughing, or perhaps even deeply moved.
Stay tuned for more details!
Membership Price Increase
Heads up! We’re redesigning our membership to offer you the best perks available for all of our programs. We’ve released our VIP Memberships that offer greater perks such as (1) exclusive year-round access to Society films and events at no additional cost, (2) your name to be as an annual supporter on our website + GIFF Programming, (3) discounted film submission to GIFF, (4) receive exclusive educational content, (5) one (1) Experience pass to GIFF (per membership), and (6) 20% discount on all merch (that’s double that a regular Society membership)!
NEW THIS YEAR: When you purchase two (2) or more memberships in a single order, you will automatically save $15 on each membership!
We hope that you will consider joining as a VIP member and support year-round programming and education. Though, we understand if this is too big of an ask at this time, we’re happy to have you on board with your continued support!
October 16th-18th, 2025
GIFF is BACK!
This time around, we’re aiming to double the number of films showcased, double the variety of venues featured, and yes, you guessed it, double the attendance, as well— so please help us spread the word far and wide!
You can also look forward to an exciting mix of shorts, features, and our all-time favorite horror short films, not to mention some new categories that we’ve added to the mix, that will thrill festival attendees and filmmakers alike.
Passes for the 2025 Golden Isles Film Festival are NOW AVAILABLE! These coveted passes will become available, offering an exciting opportunity for film enthusiasts like you to be part of this cinematic experience.
NEW THIS YEAR: When you purchase two (2) or more passes in a single order, you will automatically save $15 on each pass!
This year you can expect some new events to attend and participate in-- consider subscribing to our monthly newsletters here!