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Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Film and Party


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Opening Night Film "Robot and Frank" starring Frank Langella, James Marsden, Liv Tyler, Susan Sarandon and Peter Sarsgaard. Attire: Cocktail
Christina Baldwin, Brian Cogburn and Katie Relihan
Christina Baldwin, Brian Cogburn and Katie Relihan
"Robots" made their way into the after party to entertain guests.
Andrew Burzynski, Kim Conaway and Brett Guido
Andrew Burzynski, Kim Conaway and Brett Guido
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Jeanne Corbett and Joanna Bealey
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Graham and Jill Edwards
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Carl and Dawn Fazio
Carl and Dawn Fazio
Carl and Dawn Fazio
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Kelly Gettel and Anne Weintraub
Kelly Gettel and Anne Weintraub
Gina Spicer, Michelle Sampson, a robot, Meredith Garofalo and SFF Director Tom Hall
Gina Spicer, Michelle Sampson, a robot, Meredith Garofalo and SFF Director Tom Hall
SFF Director Tom Hall, Sam Bisbee, Thea Dunlap and Jeremy Bailer
SFF Director Tom Hall, Sam Bisbee, Thea Dunlap and Jeremy Bailer
Emily Johnson, Laura Gale, Cindy Chamber and Nicole Hancocklain
Emily Johnson, Laura Gale, Cindy Chamber and Nicole Hancocklain
Allison Koehler, Jackie Bender and George Denison
Allison Koehler, Jackie Bender and George Denison
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Frank Langella and Mark Famiglio
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Frank Langella
Frank Langella
Frank Langella
Leonardo Lunardi and Lindsay Degg
Leonardo Lunardi and Lindsay Degg
Leonardo Lunardi and Lindsay Degg
Leonardo Lunardi and Lindsay Degg
Ross McLeod and Ella Gentry
Ross McLeod and Ella Gentry
SFF Director Tom Hall moderated the Q&A.
SFF Director Tom Hall moderated the Q&A.
Katie Relihan and Christina Baldwin
Katie Relihan and Christina Baldwin
"Robots" made their way into the after party to entertain guests.
"Robots" made their way into the after party to entertain guests.
"Robots" made their way into the after party to entertain guests.
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Bill Saba, Amy Warren and Lisa Brannan
Gloria Schroeder and Marlene Hauck
Gloria Schroeder and Marlene Hauck
Sally Schule and puppies for adoption
Sally Schule and puppies for adoption
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Monica Slater Van Buskirk and Richard Van Buskirk
Monica Slater Van Buskirk and Richard Van Buskirk
Gabrielle Slater
Gabrielle Slater
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Shannon and Robert Warren
Cina Welch
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Joy Weston and Yvonne Klima
Joy Weston and Yvonne Klima
Joy Weston and Yvonne Klima
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Milton and Nina Zale
Milton and Nina Zale
Milton and Nina Zale
Milton and Nina Zale
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