Step aside Sundance, Cannes and Toronto.

The Fort Myers Film Festival’s 3rd annual festival will be held March 21, 2013 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. The Black Tie Red Carpet Gala will be celebrated with excitement and style at 7 p.m. The event will begin with the red carpet rolling out, paparazzi clicking and doors opening at 5 p.m. for drinks, mingling & musical entertainment with local and international filmmakers prior to the featured movie. Tickets are $19, $99 for an VIP star-studded, open-bar backstage afterparty with the stars of the opening night's films, with music, dancing, open bar and chance to meet with the stars of the evening’s film, filmmakers and event VIP. The event will provide the delicious foods from Lush Bakery. Watch last years video at www.fortmyersfilmfestival.com!