OPENING NIGHT FILM - THE FRIEND
Iris has had a long, complex friendship with Walter. Walter is an irresistible charmer, a brilliant author, a lover of many women, and a master at letting down loved ones. When he dies suddenly, Iris is left to deal with all he left behind — three ex-wives with unfinished business, his interrupted literary legacy, and his beloved beast Apollo. It's not that Iris doesn't like dogs, but this is Manhattan, and she’ll get kicked out of her building if they find out she’s pretty much trying to house a horse.
About GIFF
It’s GIFF's 18th 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
Notable GIFF Attendees
Our Partners
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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