VERO BEACH FILM FESTIVAL | 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

October 27, 2025

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We have something extraordinary to celebrate—and we want you to be part of it!

In 2026, the Vero Beach Film Festival will mark its 10th anniversary, a milestone that fills us with immense pride and gratitude. What began as a dream shared by two visionary women—founder Jerusha Stewart and co-founder Susan Keller Horn—has blossomed into something truly remarkable.

The Vero Beach Film Festival now stands as a globally respected cultural event, ranked among the top 100 film festivals worldwide out of more than 14,000 festivals.

If you haven’t yet experienced the magic of the Vero Beach Film Festival, now’s the time to join us!

Drum roll, please. Introducing Director and Producer passes! All the festival access with lower prices. Don’t miss the premier of our new membership program, with fresh perks and savings.

On sale October 30th at 6:00 AM — just in time to kick off our 10th Anniversary Celebration.

🎬 Join the Celebration — Volunteer with Us!

The Vero Beach Film Festival is celebrating its 10th Anniversary (2016–2026), and we’re inviting passionate film lovers, community members, and friends to be part of this exciting milestone!

Our volunteers are the heart of the festival — helping us bring stories to life, welcome filmmakers, and create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

Want to learn more and join the fun? Come to our Halloween Volunteer Kickoff Party on October 30th at 5:30 PM at the Heritage Center! Costumes welcome, enthusiasm required — let’s make this anniversary year our best one yet!

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A Look Back

Leaning on his cane, Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds took the stage at the Vero Beach Wine & Film Festival to accept the Life Worth Living Legend Award before the screening of his final film, Dog Years. With his signature wit and charm, Reynolds told the crowd at the Riverside Theatre,

“I’m really proud of this. Thank you. It really is a life worth living — considering the alternative.”

It was a moment that captured both his humor and his heart, reminding everyone in the audience why Burt Reynolds remains one of Hollywood’s most beloved legends.