April 28 - May 1, 2022, in beautiful, sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, join us for another spectacular, live film festival where attendees mix and mingle with filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, and celebrities in an open and relaxed atmosphere! Click here for Sunscreen's Covid-19 Safety Guidelines.
Sunscreen Film Festival proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world’s #1 way to enter film festivals and creative contests.
Submissions for the 16th Annual Sunscreen Film Fest in St. Petersburg, Florida (April 29 - May 2, 2021):
Important Deadlines:
August 1, 2020 Opening Date
October 1, 2020 Earlybird Deadline
December 16, 2020 Regular Deadline
January 10, 2021 Late Deadline
January 31, 2021 Extended Deadline
February 22, 2021 Notification Date (Approximate)
April 29 – May 2, 2021 Event Date
Awards
Best Narrative Feature Film
Best Documentary Feature Film
Best Foreign Feature Film
Best Narrative Short Film
Best Documentary Short Film
Best Foreign Short Film
Best Animated Short Film
Best Student Short Film (College)
Best Student Short Film (High School)
The 16th annual Sunscreen Film Festival's guest speakers.
Writer, Director & Producer
Writer, Producer, Director
Location Sound Mixer
Producer
Producer, Director
Writer, Director & Producer
Actress, Producer & Director
Producer, Talent Manager
Digital Strategist
Writer, Producer
Producer, Production Designer
Attorney
Producer, Financier
Producer
Publicist
Cinematographer, DP
Writer, Producer, Director
Producer
Director, Writer, Producer
Producer
Founder, Level Talent Group
Director, Writer
Producer
Actor
Director, Producer
Producer, Writer
Producer, Actor
Marketing & Digital Strategist
For a more comprehensive workshop and panel's schedule listing, please visit our partner website at: Sched.com. Powered by Sunscreen Education!
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
How to build a film campaign, a whiteboard session with media mavens, Laurie Jessup (Jessup Communications), Antony Francis (Head of Lettuce) and Paul Wilson (Wilson Media & Lonesome Pine Pictures).
60 mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
Guest Speakers:
Antony Francis, Chris Yates, Laurie Jessup, and Paul Wilson. Moderated by Dave DeBorde
See Sched.com for more info.
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
It's the question everyone is asking, how do I land a freelance job, and we're going to give you some advice and tips on how to find one.
60mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
Guest Speakers:
Caree Davis, Rachel Cameron, and Julia Ward. Moderated by Dave DeBorde
See Sched.com for more info.
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
Hear from and receive expert and sage advice on how to land a role in an audition in 2021.
90 mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
Guest Speakers:
Eugenie Bondurant, Kelly Paige, and Mary Rachel Quinn. Moderated by Dave DeBorde
See Sched.com for more info.
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
Learn, in an interactive, workshop environment, how to create a hook for your next screenplay. Be prepared for homework!
60mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
The Blair Witch Project is the quintessential small movie that made it big. But not every $60,000 film makes $248 million in global box office. Director of Blair Witch Dan Myrick and Fairway Film Alliance CEO and Producer Marty Poole discuss how you can maximize your small film to be profitable and get that greenlight for your next project.
60mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
10:00a
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
Work with veteran actors, one-on-one, in a workshop style environment on how to make your scenes better.
75mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
Guest Speakers:
Eugenie Bondurant, Mary Rachel Quinn, and Paul Wilson. Moderated by Dave DeBorde
See Sched.com for more info.
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
An interactive, workshop environment, how to create a hook for your next screenplay. Be prepared to bring your homework! (Part 2 of 2)
60 mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
Learn from successful, local Producers on how to produce a micro-budget feature film and get it distributed.
75mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
Guest Speakers:
Dan Myrick, Robyn Paris, James Cole, Jr., Ramfis Myrthil, Marty Poole, Deon Gibson & Carrie Gibson. Moderated by Dave DeBorde
See Sched.com for more info.
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
Forget everything you've read. In this Film Finance panel discussion, you'll hear from two very successful filmmakers, a producer and financier, and a line producer on how to truly get your screenplay made.
60mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
Guest Speakers:
Dan Myrick, Tom Waller, Marty Poole, Tony Armer, Mike Brown, and Santosh Govindaraju. Moderated by Dave DeBorde
See Sched.com for more info.4:00p
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
Work with a local, female director, Victoria Jorgensen, on scene work - actors with directors.
60mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
Guest Speakers:
Introducing Ms. Victoria Jorgensen. Moderated by Dave DeBorde
See Sched.com for more info.
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
Learn about the legal fundamentals needed for your project. Discuss ownership rights, clearing, production/financing/distribution deals, insurance and more! The information covered in this panel is worth thousands. So, bring a notebook! (Note legal discussions will be cursory. For detailed legal advice, the moderator and/or guest speaker(s) reserve the right to either answer in detail or suggest a consultation.)
60mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
12:30p
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
This is your opportunity to pitch movers and shakers in the industry! There will be sign up slips, and you will be given one minute to pitch and when your slip is pulled out, then receive two minutes of feedback from our panel of big industry experts. It will be 1st come, 1st serve and once the sheet fills up, there won’t be an opportunity to pitch your big idea to the panel. Do you have what it takes to be the next big thing? We’ll find out!
90mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
Guest Speakers:
Tom Waller, Sheree Johnson, Marty Poole, Ramfis Myrthil, James Cole, Jr., Tony Armer, Joe Belcastro, Robert Enriquez, and Dave DeBorde. Moderated by Dave DeBorde
See Sched.com for more info.
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
Chat with a former Hollywood Film Executive. Here's your chance to peek inside the boardroom and learn the tricks to get your project noticed.
60mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
Moderated by Dave DeBorde
Hear from one of our best action writers, director, and producer Joe Belcastro, and learn from his many years producing content for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
60mins
@ AMC 12 Theatres
For Filmmaker, Day or VIP pass holders
In case you did not get the opportunity to attend Sunscreen this year and grab a program guide, or you simply prefer a digital copy, click the "Download PDF" button below to view or obtain a digital copy of the program guide. And if you're feeling a little nostalgic, you can go way, way back and view or download years 1 through 14!
The Sunscreen Film Festival is held at the Sundial AMC 12 Theatres located in the beautiful Mall at Sundial nestled in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
153 2nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-800-3201
21.0 mi / 33.8 km from Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Accommodations, located in the heart of downtown St. Pete, within walking distance or a short ride to venue.
Within walking distance to the festival and local restuarants. Call 1-800-445-8667.
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Mere blocks from the festival's
venue, surrounded by shops and restaurants.
A very nice and economical hotel in north central St. Pete, close to interstate.
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This really was an incredible festival: packed screenings, elegant events, GREAT workshops and panels, excellent communication, and WHAT A TOWN! Tony and the team at Sunscreen made us feel like the most important film at the fest...while also making other filmmakers feel just a special. Quite a trick!
Chris White - "Electric Jesus"
Thank you so much Sunscreen for having my film "Jackals" at your festival. I enjoyed bouncing around to the different screenings and the panels. Can't wait to submit my next film! Keep rocking Sunscreen!
Sean Menendez - "Jackal"
Wow. This festival was amazing. Even during Covid they managed to have an in person event with panels, workshops, parties and lots of networking. Oh and of course wonderful films! Every email and question i had got answered in a timely fashion and I really felt welcome at this event. Great job Sunscreen!!
Jennifer Msumba - "The Fish Don't Care if it Rains"
Sunscreen is a very hospitable, warm and inviting festival. Communication was prompt, courteous and personable. Members were eager to network and help filmmakers find next steps. I highly recommend this festival!
Sheryl Carbonell
Sunscreen was a diamond in the rough. I hadn’t heard of it prior to this festival season when I came across it on FF and I can’t tell you how happy I am that I decided to apply. They did an incredible job through the difficult situation of COVID remaining “open” yet safe. The value that I got in applying to this festival can not be overestimated. Do yourselves a favor and get on it for 2022. I’ll be the first in line.
Dave Siegel - "Would Have"
What a festival! After the throes of 2020, this FF picked itself up and put an in-person 2021 event that rallied the best of spirit. Great energy, workshops, and leadership behind making the filmmakers feel welcomed and informed. If you are thinking of submitted to Sunscreen, don't think twice! It was an honor to have "Silent Notes" be part of the selected short films. Thank you, SFF!
Kiki Tsakalakis - "Silent Notes"
The 16th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival would like to thank Visit St. Pete Clearwater and the Film Commission office.
