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The Sunscreen Film Festival supports independent filmmakers, producers and actors through its yearly presentation of films, educational seminar series and Q&A panels.  The festival is organized by the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Film Society, which is dedicated to educating the public about the art of visual storytelling, enhancing opportunities for local filmmakers to develop their craft and art, and increasing the public’s awareness and support of local filmmaking as a cultural and economic asset. 

Voted one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the Country by MovieMaker Magazine in 2009.  Sunscreen always brings in talented Hollywood professionals as a part of the festival’s mission. 

A few of the festivals guests have included:

actors John Travolta and Kelly Preston

actor Patrick Wilson (Watchmen, Phantom of the Opera)

actor Billy Dee Willimas (Star Wars, Brian's Song)

actor ethan Suplee (My Name is Earl, Remember the Titans)

actor Michael Rooker (Jumper, Days of Thunder, Cliffhanger)

actor Bill Cobbs (Night at the Museum, over 100 film credits)

actor Jeff Donovan (Burn Notice, Changeling)

screenwriters Timothy J. Sexton (Oscar nominee for Children of Men), Steven de Souza (Die Hard) Dean Batali (That 70's Show)

producers Ralph Winter (X-men, Fantastic Four) Sean Covel & Chris "Doc" Wyatt (Napoleon Dynamite)

casting directors Lana Veenker (Twilight, Leverage), John Jackson (About Schmidt, Sideways)

In addition to screening great films the festival puts on panel discussions, actor and filmmaking workshops, charitable fundraising events, student film showcases, economic development planning sessions and of course outstanding parties. 

St. Petersburg

United States

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