St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission

02/17/2026

🎬✨ Calling All Tampa Bay Creators! ✨🎬

Filmmakers, production companies, and film, TV, and digital media creatives — you’re invited to a FREE networking mixer hosted by the St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission!

📅 February 19
⏰ 5:30PM – 7:30PM
📍 Green Light Lounge + Kitchen (Downtown St. Pete)
🎟️RSVP for Free: https://form.jotform.com/260215627547155

Join fellow creative professionals in St. Petersburg for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres including sliders, empanadas, salads, chips & dips while you mix and mingle. This is your chance to:

🤝 Connect with local filmmakers & media makers
🎥 Build new creative partnerships
🎤 Meet one-on-one with the Film Commission team — including new Film Commissioner, Dave Caputo

Whether you’re just getting started or have years in the industry, come discover what’s possible along Florida’s Gulf Coast — home to some of the No. 1 beaches in the U.S. 🌊☀️

We can’t wait to see you there!

02/06/2026

*UPDATE: Directly before the event, come enjoy live music from TRIPI, who writes original music for movie soundtracks. The bar opens at 5:45, live music will be from 6:00-7:00, followed by the networking event!*

Join us for the first Sunscreen Networking Night of 2026 -- a quarterly gathering for filmmakers, actors, writers, crew, and entertainment industry professionals across the Tampa Bay area. Enjoy drinks from The Wild Iris Café’s cash bar as we build a stronger, more connected local film community. Future events will continue to rotate around Pinellas County!

⏰ Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.
📍 The Wild Iris Cafe, 434 Virginia Ln, Dunedin, FL 34698
🎥 RSVP for FREE ➡ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunscreen-networking-dunedin-meet-st-pete-clearwater-tampa-film-community-tickets-1981463919924?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank you to our official partners:
🎬 St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission
🎙 Jenna Jane Voiceover ➡ jennajanecreative.com

10/30/2025

A St. Pete horror tradition rises from the grave! 🎃

After years in the shadows, the creators of the original Greenbench Horror FilmFest are back with STrange Petersburg! 👻

Join in on Halloween night at the ArtsXchange for an evening where local film, art, and performance come alive. 🧟‍♂️

🎥 Local Horror Films

🎭 Live Performances

🎨 Arts Exhibits

🍹 Admission: $15 (includes parking + one free drink)

Don’t miss the rebirth of this eerie St. Pete tradition!

Sign up: https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/event/strange-petersburg-horror-film-fest/60021

09/06/2025

John Candy brought the laughs to St. Pete Beach in Summer Rental (1985). Now, one of the ’80s’ most beloved comedy stars is being honored in an upcoming documentary from Ryan Reynolds. 🏝️🕶️

08/29/2025

What We Hide – a gripping new drama filmed in Seminole, FL and throughout Tampa Bay – is in select theaters and has a St. Pete, FL showing this Saturday at Green Light Cinema! Starring Mckenna Grace, Jesse Williams, Jojo Regina and Dacre Montgomery, this indie gem brings local storytelling to the big screen🌴🎬

Stick around after the film for a special Q&A with cast and crew! 🎤

🗓️: August 30, 2025

⏰: 7:00 p.m.

📍: Green Light Cinema: 221 Second Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701

Now available via digital and on demand on Apple TV, Fandango, and Prime Video.

08/18/2025

Hey Tampa Bay WIFTies - come tour and learn about the new studio space in town!

Join us Wednesday August 27th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at – the new creative studio space in St. Pete, Fl.! Take a look around, snap some photos, grab a few videos, and get inspired. It’s the perfect chance to see what this space can do and connect with other creators while you’re here.

We’re grateful for spaces like this that give our creative community room to grow, collaborate, and bring big ideas to life.

Your host for the day: - filmmaker, storyteller, and the visionary behind .

Must register. Free to members. $10 for non-members.
Register here -> https://womeninfilmfl.org/event-6294993

Can't wait to see you there!

08/06/2025

The Sunscreen Film Festival is starting their new Networking Nights at the recently reopened The Beach Theatre!

This FREE informal mixer offers filmmakers, actors, writers, and crew the chance to connect, collaborate, and grow your creative circle with others in the film scene. 🏖️🎥

Be sure to reserve your spot and get ready for an evening of creative energy and inspiring conversations with fellow film pros! 🎬

🗓️: August 12, 2025

⏰: 7:30 p.m.

📍: The Beach Theatre: 315 Corey Ave, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

🎟️: linktr.ee/filmspc

Photo Credits: Ryan Kern

07/16/2025

Mother Nature and The Doomsday Prepper is officially on streaming! 🎥🎬

This locally produced fantasy-comedy filmed around St. Pete-Clearwater with a stunning array of locations and an over 90% local crew. 🏖️

📍Filming Locations: Maximo Park, North Straub Park, Riley Farms, John’s Pass, Downtown St. Pete, and so much more!

⭐️: Kate Amundsen, Andrew Key, Brock O’ Hurn, Jonah McDonald, Eric Freeman

🍿Watch the film: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube Movies, and Google Play

06/17/2025

The FILMteenth Film Festival is coming to St. Pete, June 20–21! 🎞️🎬

The Juneteenth celebration continues with an unforgettable weekend of award-winning short films, global storytelling, and a spotlight on Black innovation in arts + tech!

🌟 Highlights include:
🎥 “Love + Law = Legacy” – honoring Florida’s Black legal pioneers
🎶 “I’m So Glad” – a powerful look into the roots of gospel music
❤️ “Someone Loves You” – a heartfelt family story, premiering here in St. Pete

Hosted at Green Light Cinema.

🎟️ Tickets available at greenlightstpete.com.

05/19/2025

Register for Women in Film & Television Florida's Mix and Mingle this Wednesday, May 21 from 6:30pm-8:30pm for a chance to network with other Tampa Bay based industry professionals!

Summer’s just getting started and let’s take a moment to reconnect, reflect, and reenergize as we move into Part 2 of 2025!

Join our Tampa Bay branch this Wednesday, May 21st at Hotel Haya in Ybor for our summer networking mixer, where fellow professional creatives come together to share ideas, celebrate progress, and spark momentum for the season ahead.

Let’s kick off summer with creativity, connection, and fresh inspiration. We'd love to hear what you've been up to!

Register:
https://womeninfilmfl.org/event-6195444/Registration