The Film Festival will continue over the next five days, filled with both movies and workshops.
Attending this year’s event will be Ryan Potter, the young actor who voiced Hiro in Disney’s CGI superhero film “Big Hero 6,” who will make an appearance at the Pink Shell Resort at dusk on the 23rd, where a screening of “Big Hero 6” will take place. Potter will also be visiting Fort Myers Beach Elementary School at 1 p.m. Friday.
The Beach Elementary has also entered several student films into the festival. They will be screened at the Beach Theater at 3 p.m. on the 26th.
In total, 78 films will be featured, chosen from over 200 by the festival’s volunteer committee.
Admission to the films and workshops will be $7, while a ticket to the Welcome Reception on the 21st at the home of Al and Kathy Durrett will cost $25.
The selection of the winning films will take place on the 26th at 6 p.m. There will be both a People's Choice Award Winner and a Best Feature Winner.
Tickets can be purchased at http://www.fmbfilmfest.com