For Film Lovers and Filmmakers
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April 28-May 1
Sundial AMC Theatre, St. Pete
Details here
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The 17th annual Sunscreen Film Festival is eye-opening for viewers – and for Bay area filmmakers.
“The workshops are one of the most popular parts of the festival,” says Tony Armer, festival founder. “Providing educational programs on a wide variety of topics like screenwriting, acting, producing, finance and distribution gives people a chance to interact with professionals, ask questions and learn about aspects of the industry that are sometimes tough to learn.”
This year’s workshops include useful offerings like Making Documentaries That Will Get Distribution, how to find and utilize Film Commissions and Incentives, and the intriguing Why You Should Make a Bad Movie, with Armer himself as one of the speakers.
“People love the workshops and the laid-back environment where they can meet the filmmakers and the workshop speakers,” Armer explains. “The ability to get advice and information in person is invaluable.”
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And of course the lineup of compelling new films is stellar. Armer shares a few he’s looking forward to seeing on the big screen. You can find the complete schedule here.
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Opening Night Film, Rosé All Day. The director, producer and almost the entire cast are coming to the festival.
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Chicken – a really great short film by actress and writer/director Rana Roy. She is based in NY but has family locally and is a super-talented actress doing a ton of TV shows.
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The Long Rider – this documentary was amazing! The director and subject of the film will both be here. The guy literally rode a horse(s) from Canada to Brazil.
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Pretty Problems – this film just premiered at SXSW to rave reviews. Director Kestrin Pantera, one of the stars and writer, Britt Renschler and producer will be here.
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Re-Opening – a funny (and fully improvised) mockumentary, in the vein of Best in Show. Director and star will be here.
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Love after War – documentary about wounded vets and helping them re-establish relationships with significant others and new love interests. Filmmaker will be here.
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Stranded: A Whale Rescue Tale – a documentary by Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
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Follow the Dead – zombie comedy, the filmmakers are flying in from Ireland.
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Find the complete schedule of films and workshops here.
