Sunscreen Film Festival

A collection of films by Florida Filmmakers. Sunscreen seeks to highlight and champion works by Florida Filmmakers.

I NEED; I WANT (10:40) Florida; Bill Liggins (filmmakers attending)
Matt Redcrop and Kayla Ross are struggling performing artists and lovers who have their sights set on the big-time. They are sharpening their skills under the tutelage of one of the toughest acting coaches in America, Shelley Isaacson.

The Watery Grave (7:40) Florida; Michael Amerson Jr. (filmmakers attending)
A young man dealing with grief, experiences death and resurrection at his local church.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/459533995

All the Young Dudes (8:39) Florida; William Stead; St. Petersburg Premiere (attending)
Georgia, USA, 1973. Glam rocker Billy rebels against his conservative high school, inspiring admiration from an unlikely ally with a desire to walk on the wild side….
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/406627626/recommended

218 (16:42) Florida; Sam Pinnelas; St. Petersburg Premiere
Eight-year-old Colin and his mother are sequestered in an apartment under the supervision of two police officers. While she leaves every day, Colin is left alone without answers or guidance.

X Therapy (2:34) Florida; Werner Jauch; St. Petersburg Premiere (attending)
Sometimes therapy has an unexpected benefit.

1 in 7 (10:45) Florida; Emily A. Vickers; St. Petersburg Premiere (attending)
"1 in 7" is a story which takes place over a 20-year period, following a couple's relationship as it is affected by alcoholism and domestic violence. But what goes on behind closed doors is not what it seems.
Trailer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1puh2crnvk60jUYbpMJEcCdNaGdjHZm94/view?fbclid=IwAR2xpR9CGRghH5x-e-gRwvWj4aH21zm8UK3x_l-sTtDK48lFx2yEGZL7RyI

This Modern Man Is Beat (17:06) Florida; Alex Merkin; St. Petersburg Premiere (attending)
In the post 911 world of cultural confusion and erroneous judgment, Habib bin Habib al Fulan tries to pawn his last possession and reconcile with his American wife.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s03Emos_wm4

Feng Shui Faux Pas Grifter (2:34) Florida; Victoria Jorgensen (filmmaker attending)
A woman contemplates her life while sitting on a bench at the shoreline with her dog...

Have You Seen My Hat? (3:05) Florida; Sheree Johnson; U.S. Premiere (attending)
At 90 years of age, this senior has witnessed and dealt with racial tensions in her lifetime but is still determined to make a statement

Secret Santa (3:23) Florida; Rick Danford; World Premiere (attending)
Two parents are confronted with an evil entity when they find their daughter received a cursed Secret Santa gift.

THE MUSICIAN (10:00) Florida; Mark Schimmel
A famous violinist spends her days dressing up as a busker (street musician) and believes that sharing her music can transform lives.