The St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Society is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting filmmakers, artists, students, and creative professionals through film exhibitions, educational programming, workshops, networking opportunities, and cultural events. Founded in 2005, the organization produces the Sunscreen Film Festival, now in its 21st year and recognized as a leading independent film festival globally.
Through more than two decades of programming, Sunscreen has built a sterling reputation, attracting filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences from numerous countries while showcasing Pinellas County to an international creative community. The organization has extensive experience producing multi-day festivals, screenings, workshops, panels, networking events, awards programs, and public arts experiences that attract visitors from across Florida, the United States, and internationally.
Through its festivals and year-round programming, the Sunscreen has welcomed thousands of attendees, hundreds of filmmakers and artists, and generated significant tourism and economic impact for Pinellas County. The organization has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality arts programming, developing partnerships, and creating cultural experiences that connect artists, audiences, and visitors. Over its 21-year history, Sunscreen has generated more than $44.8 million in cumulative economic impact for Pinellas County while attracting visitors from across the United States and around the world.
