Editor

The SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL will present the 4th annual edition of MOONLIGHT MOVIES, the area’s premiere outdoor – always free of charge – film series. The series redefines movie watching by presenting these films in beautiful outdoor settings on a giant, two story inflatable movie screen with digital projection and surround sound. Attendees (and last year there were over 15,000) are encouraged to bring blankets and to enjoy picnic’s and outdoor fun before screenings.

This year, the MOONLIGHT MOVIES series is being presented at Sarasota’s newest outdoor recreational complex, Payne Park (with one special screening in Venice). The opening night film of the series (NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM) caps off a glorious Grand Opening day of celebration (October 6) as Payne Park is officially inaugurated and opened for all to enjoy!

SARASOTA SERIES AT PAYNE PARK
2050 Adams Lane, Downtown Sarasota 34236
Directions: Ringling Boulevard to East Avenue for parking. Additional parking is available in the Sarasota County Parking Garage adjacent to the park. Screening area located on the great lawn.

Saturday, October 6 at 8pm
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
A bumbling security guard at the Museum of Natural History accidentally lets loose an ancient curse that causes the animals and insects on display to come to life and wreak havoc. Ben Stiller and Robin Williams star. Rated PG. 110 min.

Friday, October 19 at 8pm
TIM BURTON’S CORPSE BRIDE
In the tradition and style of Tim Burton's classic film The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride follows the story of Victor (voiced by Johnny Depp) who is whisked away to the underworld to wed to the mysterious Corpse Bride (Helena Bonham-Carter.) Rated PG. 77 min.

Friday, November 2 at 8pm
CASINO ROYALE
Daniel Craig takes over the role of the legendary British secret agent in the 21st James Bond film. Casino Royale traces the early career of Bond, including his first “007” mission. Rated PG-13. 144 min.

Friday, November 16 at 7pm
HAPPY FEET
A comedy adventure set deep in the Antarctica. In the land of the Emperor penguins, a penguin is born who cannot sing. Mumble (voiced by Elijah Wood) is the worst singer in the world... however, as it happens, he is a brilliant tap dancer! Rated PG. 109 min.






Friday, December 7 at 7pm
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS and WHITE CHRISTMAS
Two holiday family favorites! In the animated Dr. Suess’ classic from 1965, the Grinch tries to heist the holiday only to learn a powerful lesson. The season would be unthinkable without the classic combination of Irving Berlin and Bing Crosby from the beloved 1954 musical, White Christmas. All audiences appropriate. 146 min.


SPECIAL COMMUNITY SCREENING IN SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY
South County Family YMCA, Miller Venice Branch
701 Center Road, Venice 34285

Saturday, November 10 at 7pm
CHAROLOTTE’S WEB
In this new adaptation of E.B. White's Charlotte's Web, a very small pig finds that the most powerful force in the world is the bond of friendship. A barnyard spider goes out of her way to save a pig's life by weaving miraculous words into her webs. Rated G. 96 min. Presented in special partnership with Community Youth Development and the South County Family YMCA.