Sanibel Heads to Paragon Theatres for a Limited Release

January 2025 — Hot off its Best Florida Film win at the 2024 Naples International Film Festival, Sanibel will soon be available for the local community to enjoy at Paragon Theatres in Naples, Florida. From January 10–16, 2024, audiences can experience the documentary on the big screen, just a short drive from the island whose resilience and spirit it captures.

Sanibel Movie: Sanibel to screen Paragon Theatres January 2025

This limited engagement marks a homecoming of sorts for Sanibel, which began as a lighthearted exploration of the island’s renowned shelling community and transformed dramatically in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Directed by Herbert James Winterstern, co-produced by Swipemarket’s Jamie Winterstern and Kevan Rayden, and now in collaboration with Oscar-winning production company Dirty Robber, the film highlights the resolve and optimism that blossomed amidst destruction. Locals and visitors alike will have a chance to see firsthand why it resonated so powerfully at the Naples International Film Festival.

Wink News Feature: "Sanibel" Movie

The upcoming screenings at Paragon Theatres, also featured on local Wink News , underscore the film’s strong ties to Southwest Florida. Audience members can expect breathtaking cinematography, intimate interviews with community members, and a compelling story of neighbors banding together when nature upends their lives.

To learn more, visit Paragon Theatres for showtimes and tickets. Stay tuned to SanibelMovie.com for additional announcements, behind-the-scenes content, and news on upcoming screenings. We look forward to sharing Sanibel with the local community once again—and honoring the powerful story of how an island’s devotion to seashells evolved into something far greater.