The Sunscreen Film Festival is an annual celebration of independent cinema held in St. Petersburg, Florida. Established in 2006, the festival is organized and presented by the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about visual storytelling and enhancing opportunities for filmmakers. It aims to draw tourism and international media coverage to St. Petersburg while fostering an inclusive environment for filmmakers of diverse backgrounds. The festival has gained recognition, including being sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in 2013-2014 and named one of the "coolest" film festivals by MovieMaker Magazine. It typically takes place at the Sundial AMC 12 Theatres in downtown St. Petersburg.