The **19th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival** is back!

Join us for an exciting showcase of the best independent films from around the world. This year, the festival will be held at the **AMC SUNDIAL 20** in vibrant downtown St. Pete, FL. Get ready for four days of non-stop entertainment, creativity, and inspiration.

Starting on **Thu Apr 25, 2024**, the festival will kick off with a bang. Immerse yourself in a diverse range of films, including thought-provoking documentaries, gripping dramas, hilarious comedies, and captivating shorts.

With a long-standing tradition of celebrating filmmakers and their artistic vision, the Sunscreen Film Festival provides a platform for emerging talents to shine. Engage in Q&A sessions with directors, actors, and industry professionals, gaining valuable insights into the world of filmmaking.

Don't miss out on this incredible event that brings together film enthusiasts, industry insiders, and aspiring creatives. Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or simply love a good movie, the 19th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival promises an unforgettable experience.

Mark your calendars and get ready to be captivated by the magic of cinema!

Tickets:

$175 4-Day VIP Pass - Access to all Films, All Workshops, All Events. Workshops include panels by top Hollywood actors, producers, screenwriters and filmmakers. Producing workshops, Screenwriting workshops, Hollywood actor's workshops, Film Distribution Workshops and more! Full schedule of Films and Workshops everyday starting on the 25th. THURSDAY - Access to all Films and Opening Party FRIDAY - includes Friday Filmmakers event. SATURDAY - includes Awards Ceremony and Event. SUNDAY - includes all films and workshops. - $175

$65 Thursday All Day Pass - Access to the Opening Day Films, Red Carpet and Party at NOVA 535. Opening Night Party at NOVA 535 9pm-12am 535 Dr. MLK Jr. Street North St. Petersburg, FL

$65 Friday All Day Pass - Friday Pass (April 26) Sunscreen Film Festival Access to all Films, All Workshops, All Events for Friday Only (includes Friday Filmmakers Event).

$65 Saturday All Day Pass - Saturday Pass (April 27) Sunscreen Film Festival Access to all Films, All Workshops, All Events for SATURDAY ONLY (includes Awards Ceremony and After Event!)

$50 Sunday All Day Pass - Sunday Pass (April 28) Sunscreen Film Festival Access to all Films, All Workshops, All Events for SUNDAY ONLY.

$12 General Admission ticket for individual screenings of over 40 films (each film requires an individual general admission ticket)

SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

2:45pm - Old Righteous Blues

4:00pm - Food Roots

5:30pm - Opening Night Red Carpet

7:00pm - Bau, Artist at War

9:00pm - Opening Night Party

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

10:00am - Bau: Artist at War, Special Discussion with Filmmakers

10:00am - College Shorts Block 1

10:00am - Made in Florida Shorts Block Part 1

10:15am - The Guru

11:30am - Biohacking & Fitness, Follow up discussion from the documentary film, The Guru

12:00pm - Comedy Shorts Block 1

12:15pm - Documentary Shorts block 1

12:30pm - Animation Shorts block

12:45pm - Screenwriting, Writing Dynamic Dialogue: A workshop focused on the craft of writing authentic & engaging dialogue

2:00pm - All the Wrong Ingredients

2:30pm - A Splash of Color

2:30pm - Demystifying Virtual Production & LED Volumes, Practical Applications: Insights into virtual production & LED technology

2:30pm - Back to Bridgewood - Elijah Gil

3:45pm - Labyrinth of the Mind Shorts Block

4:00pm - Documentary: Documentaries 101

4:15pm - Fallen Drive

4:30pm - Q

5:15pm - Comic Book to Film: How Making a Comic or Graphic Novel Can Help Get Your Movie Made

6:00pm - The Green Flash

6:15pm - Twilight Tales Short Block

6:15pm - Savage

8:15pm - What We Find on the Road

9:00pm - Filmakers Party - 70's Themed

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

9:30am - Child Machine

9:30am - Camp RicStar - Elijah Gil

9:30am - High School Shorts Block

10:00am - AI in Filmmaking, What the Future Looks Like

10:30am - Power of Pink: Chicks Making Flicks brunch

11:15am - Acting Workshop: From Audition to Action

11:30am - Genre Roulette Shorts block

11:30am - Heartstrings Shorts Block

11:45am - College Shorts block 2

1:00pm - Finance & Distribuiton

1:45pm - Documentary Double Feature: McJaff: Golf's Unknown Major / Chuck Owen and the Jazz Surge Present: The Making of winin Us - The 25th Anniversary Album

1:45pm - Silhouettes of Society Shorts Block

2:15pm - Film Commissions, A Filmakers Best Friend - Tony Armer, Katie Pryor, Jonathan Olsberg, Chad Newman, Lisa Dozois, Tler Martinolich

2:30pm - Place of Bones

3:30pm Writing: Pitch Fest (workshops)

3:30pm - Visionary TAles Shorts block

4:00pm - Futuristic Tales Shorts block

4:45pm - Comedy Shorts block #2

5:30pm - Horror Double Feature: Violar / Dance with Me - Elijah Gil

6:30pm - Kiss of the Con Queen

6:45pm - Cash for gold

7:00pm - I feel fine.

9:00pm - Awards Ceremony and Party

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

11:00am - Legal: Ask the Lawer

11:00am - Documetnary Shorts Block 2 - Elijah Gil

11:00am - Sara, La Fuerza Del Mar (Sara, The Force of the Sea)

11:00am - Made in Florida Shorts Block Part II

12:30pm - Development: From Concept to Screen

1:00pm - Soulful Journeys Shorts Block

1:15pm - Retro Revival Shorts block

1:30pm - College Shorts Block #3

2:00pm - Behind the scenes of a film festival - How do I get my film in?

3:15pm - Two Lives in Pittsburg

3:30pm - Hidden Gems Shorts block

4:00pm - I Think I'm Sick

5:15pm - ToxiCITY

5:45pm - Christmas Couples Retreat

6:00pm - The Pages of My Heart: Volume 2