2015 Sarasota Film Festival Conversation Series
The SFF Conversation Series provides an intimate setting for the brightest names in cinema to discuss their careers and craft. Tickets are $35 at the box office.
Oren Moverman
What: Oren Moverman's "Time Out Of Mind," starring Richard Gere and Jena Malone, is this year's Opening Night Film. Moverman is the recipient of this year's Hearts and Minds of Independent Film Award.
When: 1 p.m. April 11
Where: Florida Studio Theater Court Cabaret, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota
David Gordon Green Extended Q&A
What: David Gordon Green's "Manglehorn," starring Al Pacino, will screen in this year's Narrative Section.
When: Following the 8:15 p.m. screening on April 11
Where: Hollywood 20, 1993 Main St., Sarasota
Cloris Leachman
What: Ryan Jaffe's "This is Happening," starring Cloris Leachman and Jedd Nelson, will screen in the Narrative Section. Leachman is the recipient of this year's Prime Time Legend Award.
When: 5 p.m. April 17
Where: Florida Studio Theater -- Keating, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota
Jane Seymour
What: Evangelos and George Giovanis' "Bereave," starring Jane Seymour and Malcolm McDowell, is one of this year's Spotlight Films. Seymour is the recipient of this year's Icon of Television Award.
When: 7 p.m. April 17
Where: Florida Studio Theater -- Keating, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota
Tom Browne And Special Guest Rachel Weisz
What: Tom Browne's "Radiator," executive produced by Rachel Weisz, is part of the Festival's Narrative Feature Competition. Browne is the recipient of this year's Emerging World Cinema Auteur Award.
When: 2:45 p.m. April 18
Where: Florida Studio Theater -- Keating, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota
Lynda Obst -- From 'Flashdance' to 'Interstellar' in 24 bumpy steps
What: Lynda Obst, whose films have garnered 20 Oscar nominations and four Oscar wins, walks through her storied producing career, with special attention paid to what the secrets are to building a successful and sustainable career in film producing. Lynda Obst is the recipient of this year's newly launched Polly Platt Award for Producing.
When: 4 p.m. April 18
Where: Florida Studio Theater Lab, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota
This story was originally published April 9, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "2015 Sarasota Film Festival Conversation Series."