Sunscreen Film Festival Films & Lineup for 20th
Anniversary
Presented by the City of St. Petersburg and St. Pete Clearwater Film Commission, Featuring 224 Films
April 24-27, 2025, at AMC Theatres Sundial
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – The Sunscreen Film Festival, celebrating its 20th anniversary,proudly announces its full slate of films for 2025, set to take place at AMC Theatres Sundial in downtown St. Petersburg from Thursday, April 24, through Sunday, April 27, 2025. Opening Night Film: FOUR DOWN
The festival will open with the world premiere of Four Down, a powerful documentary from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Steven Cantor. Produced in collaboration with Mark Wahlberg’s Unrealistic
Ideas, Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Pictures, and Stick Figure Productions, the film recounts the harrowing true story of Nick Schuyler, who survived for 43 hours at sea after a tragic boating accident in the Gulf of Mexico.
The red-carpet event begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the screening at 7:00 p.m. and an exclusive Q&A session with the filmmakers.
Festival Highlights & Film Selections
This milestone edition of the festival features a diverse array of 224 films, including Florida-made films, emerging indie voices, and international cinema. Official Selections Breakdown:
• Feature Films: 19
• Documentary Features: 9
• Short Films: 145
• Documentary Shorts: 17
• Animated Shorts: 12
• Mid-Length Films: 5
• International Feature Films: 5
• International Short Films: 10
• Florida Films: 74
• Local Films: 42
Spotlight Films:
• Operation Taco Gary's – A conspiracy theorist drags his estranged brother on a road trip with a secret agenda. Starring Simon Rex (Red Rocket), Jason Biggs (American Pie), and Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek, Hot Frosty).
• All There Is – A troubled teen’s life is upended when her best friend's tragedy is blamed on her movie star father’s controversial sci-fi film. Featuring Jason Priestley (Beverly Hills, 90210), Mena Suvari (American Beauty), and Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story).
• The Good Fight – A man faces his toughest battle yet to save his family and career. Starring John Schneider (Smallville, Dukes of Hazard).
• Dr. Quarantine – A renowned psychologist must battle her own neuroses and leave her apartment to save a patient during a pandemic. Starring Tara Reid (American Pie).
Full Schedule Here:
Special Events & Networking Opportunities
Beyond film screenings, the Sunscreen Film Festival will feature:
• Opening Night Party at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
• Filmmakers' Party at FloridaRama
• Awards Ceremony on the St. Pete Pier
• Industry Panels featuring studio executives, producers, and festival veterans
• Educational Workshops on screenwriting, producing, film distribution, directing and more.
“For two decades, Sunscreen has been a beacon for independent filmmakers,” said Tony Armer, festival co-founder. “This year’s festival is an incredible lineup of films, industry events, and networking opportunities that will make it our biggest year yet.”
Tickets & Passes
Tickets for Opening Night and Festival Passes are available now at
www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com/passes.html.
About Sunscreen Film Festival:
The Sunscreen Film Festival was founded in 2005 by Tony Armer and Derek Miner to celebrate independent filmmaking and nurture the arts community in St. Petersburg, FL. Now in its 20th year, the festival is a recognized leader in the industry, offering world-class programming and fostering
connections between filmmakers and audiences. The Sunscreen Film Festival is organized and presented by the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Film Society Inc., a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, screening top-notch films, providing year-round programing, including; films, educational workshops, parties, and events in St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa, Florida. Consistently internationally recognized as a top global film festival it is the longest-running mainstream film festival in the Tampa Bay area.
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