Fort Myers Film Festival 2025

Join fellow movie buffs on May 15 at the Babcock Ranch Field House to enjoy a selection of films from 15th Annual Fort Myers Film Festival.  Admission is free and seating is on a first come, first served basis. Concessions will be available for purchase.

The evening’s films include the festival’s featured flick “Curveball,” a 90-minute journey portraying the nation’s only amputee baseball team, the Louisville Slugger Warriors. David Van Sleet, general manager of the team and two players, Austin Woodbury and Colton DeRoucher, will be at the Field House for a Q&A after the film along with the film’s producer, John Biffar.

ABOUT THE MOVIES

5:00 p.m.
My Guardian Angel
Directed by Nya Chambless | 22 min
Short, Strictly Local, United States
A bullied schoolgirl discovers friendship, mystery, and resilience in a classmate.

5:30 p.m.
Yellowstone Voices
Directed by Greg Cairns | 12 min
Environment, United States
Examining bison conservation, Indigenous perspectives, and wildlife management.

5:45 p.m.
Climbing Into Life
Directed by Melissa J Davey | 52 min
Documentaries, United States
The inspiring story of Dierdre Wolownick, the oldest woman to climb El Capitan. Initially not athletic, she found her passion for running and climbing in her 60s, mentored by her son, Alex Honnold of Free Solo.

7:00 p.m.
Curveballs
Directed by John Biffar | 1 hr 30 min
Feature, Strictly Local, United States, SWFL
The Florida film, produced and directed by John Biffar, follows our nation’s only amputee baseball team, the Louisville Sluggers, in a heartwarming tale of resilience and indomitable spirit. Special appearances in the film include legendary one-handed MLB pitcher Jim Abbott. More details about Curveballs and those involved in the production of the film can be found here.