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1/22/25

SMALLER FOOTPRINT - SAME BIG FESTIVAL

The 15th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival kicks off September 24th with an emphasis on safety, films and fun. Home base for the in-person event is AMC Sundial 12 where safety measures such as reduced auditorium capacity and touch points, enhanced filtration systems, and new cleaning protocols have been implemented.

The four-day film fest features 50+ screenings, 12 workshops, Q&A's, awards, plus plenty of physically-distanced networking and photo opps. Guest appearances include producer, writer/director and actress Liz Cardenas, digital technology/media expert Ash Greyson, Milan Chakraborty, Avril Speaks and other industry leaders.

Here's your chance to get off the small screen and back on the festival circuit.

#Sunscreen2020 #Safescreen

Sunlight. Camera. Action!

LOCAL BUSINESSMAN RECOGNIZED

AND THE AWARD GOES TO...

We're proud to announce that former Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) Executive Director and CEO, David Yates, is the 2020 Film Florida Legends Tourism Ambassador. David's achievements are many, but in the film world, he is credited for helping bring the stories of injured and rehabilitated dolphins Winter and Hope to the big screen. The dolphin stars of Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2 have made a huge splash on our local economy. These films, both of which received state incentives, provided work to hundreds of filmmakers, and helped boost CMA attendance and film-induced tourism to Clearwater as well as the entire Pinellas County region. The positive economic impacts to Pinellas County are expected to continue into the next decade. Thanks David, for all you've done!

LOCATION SPOTLIGHT:
CLEARWATER BEACH

A picturesque pier. Miles of powder-white sand. Breathtaking sunsets. Beaches, boats and beauty. These are just some of the reasons award-winning Clearwater Beach is such a popular location for film, photo, commercial and video shoots.   

Upcoming Events

Global Storytelling through Virtual Reality

September 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join WIFT-Tampa Bay in an online conversation with another extraordinary woman, Gail Evanari. Gail is a VR filmmaker who's also the founder & Executive Director of Maiden Voyage Productions. You won't want to miss what she has to say about VR technology, VR documentary filmmaking, distributing global stories into the educational sphere, creating a strong producing team, and more. 

Register now

Engaging Candidates & Legislators Webinar

September 24, 9:30 a.m.

In this not-to-be-missed webinar you'll learn how to engage candidates and legislators to educate them on the importance of film, TV & digital media production in Florida. You'll also hear from special guests, find out how to contact your state senator and representative, see who's running for office, and get your questions answered. Let your voice be heard and help steer the future of film in Florida.

Register now

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