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Already we're thinking about next year and how we can make it better. Between now and then, there's a lot happening that you can participate in. Here's where we keep you up to date.


New Podcast Goodness!		Derek flies solo as host this week, but he's got guests. Julia Marchese wants you to help save 35mm and Joe Belcastro has a few words for the so-called professional film critics.
Sunscreen Podcast episode #2		It's week two of the Sunscreen Film Festival's new podcast, and we've got some great stuff this episode.
Our very first podcast!		The Sunscreen Film Festival is starting a podcast! On the inaugural episode of the show: Festival co-founders Tony Armer and Derek Miner talk Netflix and 3-D movie fatigue; Tony talks with casting director John Jackson about Alexander Payne and "The Descendants"; Tips for filmmakers who are submitting to film festivals; The latest news from Sunscreen
Sunscreen Joins Breakout Film Challenge		The Sunscreen Film Festival is now an official sponsor of the Breakout Film Challenge. IFP Phoenix is currently running the Breakout Film Challenge, where Arizona filmmakers are given 7 weeks to create a short film and complete festival-ready marketing package.
Classes Postponed to January		Due to sudden scheduling conflicts, the classes scheduled for this Fall, Acting for the Screen and Fundamentals of Film Making, have been postponed until January. We are also hopeful about launching Curtis Graham's Cinematography class this winter. Thank you for your patience.
Upcoming Events!		Sunscreen Film Festival is pleased to announce an upcoming event, which will benefit this year's festival.
Photos now in from our 3rd Annual Film Camp!		See our campers in action HERE...
Campers Learn Film Making from the Pros		Jennifer Akers, mother of camper Ramsey Khawaja, wrote an article about Sunscreen Film Festival Summer Camp of 2011. Thanks to Jennifer and to Old Northeast Patch for the recognition.
Nick Rua Gives Film Camp a RAVE		Nick Rua attended the first Sunscreen Film Camp in 2009. He was and always will be a credit to the program.
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Sunscreen Videos


The Dogfather	Summer Camp 2011 production.
The Godmother	Summer Camp 2011 Production
The Final Frontier	Team Fluff Fluff made this movie during the Sunscreen Film Festival Summer Camp in 2010.
John Travolta at Sunscreen 2010	John Tavolta promotes States Tax insentives for Indie Flim makers in FL during an interview at Sunscreen 2010 by Kristen Ledlow.
Doc Wyatt & Sean Covel interview	Light hearted and entertaining interview of Doc Wyatt & Sean Covel just prior to their workshop at Sunscreen 2010
Phil Cooke and Dean Batali	To the point tips on how to pitch a project at "Pitchfest" by people that have done it.
Dean Batali Workshop	In this series you can hear Dean Batali executive producer for “That 70's Show, tell what he looks for when selecting a TV script
Kim Stryker Interview after Pitchfest	Great insight into how to pitch your indie project
Ralph Winter Interview	Hear Ralph Winter say what makes a movie that people will pay to see. "It's got to be a compelling story."
Indie Producing Workshops SunScreen 2010	This is an easy to follow informal workshop that for the first time film maker will be of value right from the start, it was for me. Short and to the point.