The Sunscreen Film Fest West is known for its friendly atmosphere in the laid back, sun-kissed waterfront setting of Hermosa Beach, CA. Sunscreen West is the sister festival to the Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg, FL. Hermosa Beach has always been an area that supports the arts. Just minutes from LA/Hollywood this artsy and party- centric beach town of Hermosa beach is also known as the West Coast home to Jazz and Many punk bands as Highlighted by the acclaimed Film LALA LAND.
Going into it's 10th year in the South Bay area of Los Angeles (HERMOSA BEACH) the festival screens top notch films, provides stellar workshops and panels packed with Hollywood talent, and hosts great parties. Our state of the art Digital projector theatre seats more than 300 film lovers! Previous Panelists include Mitch Bell Head Of Physical Production for MARVEL, Christi Soper Head Of Casting for Dreamworks Animation, Many Showrunners, Top Casting Directors and many other industry leaders that love visiting our beach town or that even live in our beach town!!
Hermosa is a Spanish word meaning "beautiful". The city's beach is popular for sunbathing, beach volleyball, surfing, paddleboarding, bars, cycling and running. Come to see films, mingle with filmmakers and take a mini vacation!!
The Sunscreen Film Festival and it's West Coast sister event are organized and presented by the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Film Society Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to education, economic development, informing the public about the art of visual storytelling, enhancing opportunities for local filmmakers to develop their craft and art, and increasing the public’s awareness and support of local filmmaking as a cultural and economic asset. The two festivals have separate Festival Directors, Programmers, screening teams and Board of Directors but work together to support each others events.
An aspect that makes Sunscreen even more unique is that our celebrity and special guests take part in workshops, classes, or other events that supports the festival’s mission. Everyone that attends Sunscreen is accessible and easy to interact with. Many filmmakers love the collegial atmosphere during the festival and appreciate the chance to learn from one another.
Our goal is to encourage the creation, production, and exhibition of independent film in Florida and Southern California through our educational programs and public screenings, thereby increasing awareness and support of local filmmaking as a cultural and economic asset.
Best Short Film ($500)
Best Documentary
Best Feature Film
Best Director
Best Comedic Performance
Best Dramatic Performance
Best Cinematography
Best Composer
Best New Media project
* Our trophy's are made locally out of top grade glass and valued at over $100.
* Winners will be invited to "One on One" meetings with Festival Director and Talent Manager Robert Enriquez. If not available you can meet by ZOOM.