Just received this news release from the upcoming, up-and-coming Sunscreen Film Festival:

The Executive Producers of the Sunscreen Film Festival are pleased to announce that this March, actor and Florida resident John Travolta will join local filmmakers and film festival supporters for a reception celebrating the launch of the Film Festival's third season.

"People who know me know that I am a great believer in the creative process, and I am excited to be a part of something that is honoring the next generation of film makers," Travolta said. "I love living in Florida and want to see more films made here – this is what Sunscreen is working toward and I support what they are doing."

The Sunscreen Film Festival shows selections of films made by Florida filmmakers. This year it received 47 submissions for the Florida category among 240 entries.

The Festival will be held in St. Petersburg March 19 – 22 at the Renaissance Vinoy Hotel and at the Baywalk Muvico, a short walk from the Vinoy.
Tony Armer, Executive Director of the Festival, said that the support of Mr. Travolta and others is taking the Festival to a new level. "Each year Sunscreen grows and attracts more attention," he added.

"We are extremely grateful and honored by this support from Mr. Travolta, an accomplished artist and an industry leader. He is making a tremendous contribution."

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Anyone wishing to attend the March 4 reception will need to do the same. Attendance is limited to festival organizers, filmmakers and assorted VIPs, although a limited number of seats are available for a $500 donation to Sunscreen coffers. Call Harry Chittenden at (727) 420-0566 for information.