Kristine Sutherland

At last night's Opening Night festivities at the amazing Van Wezel (and on WSRQ Radio and other wonderful media outlets) I've been encouraging everyone to seek out our screenings that have FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE. This means that just like last night at the Van Wezel, you see a film, then the filmmakers (and sometimes stars) come out, speak about the film and answer your questions. Amazing! The first question I'm asked is, which movies have FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE? Here are several for today! Click on any of these titles to buy tickets or get them at our box office within the Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20! And be sure to ask at the box office for recommendations of upcoming films with FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

SRQ/FLA SHORTS1

1:15 PM

Spotlighting Sarasota filmmaker Datev Gallegher's IN THE GROVE and Jacqueline Serrano's A LOT IN COMMON and three more fabulous shorts!

THE PERFECT WEDDING 

2:15 PM

Spotlighting the sensational actress Kristine Sutherland (Joyce from Buffy the Vampire Slayer) who will be on hand for Q&As today only!

ADVENTURES IN PLYMPTOONS

2:30 PM

Spotlighting the life and career of artist and two-time Academy Award Nominee Bill Plympton!

A LOT LIKE YOU

3:00 PM

Spotlighting director Eliaichi Kimaro and her moving personal journey!

ALL ME: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF WINFRED REMBERT

5:00 PM

Listen here for a Soundbite Interview with the filmmakers!

SUN

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Amy Seimetz is a multi-talented artist who has appeared at SFF many times in recent years. As an actor you will recognize her from SFF's acclaimed THE MYTH OF THE AMERICAN SLEEPOVER & TINY FURNITURE (and, of course, last year's wonderful film by Megan Griffiths' THE OFF HOURS.) She also appeared in the SFF film THE JONESTOWN DEFENSE and A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE from V/H/S wraparound director Adam Wingard!

This year Amy is here in support of her feature film directorial debut, SUN DON'T SHINE. This is a magnificent achievement, a film rich in atmosphere, nuance and tension filled with outstanding performances and shot in and around St. Petersburg and Bradenton! SUN DON'T SHINE screens THIS SATURDAY at 7:00 PM and encores Thursday, April 19 at 6:00 PM. Amy will be here for Q&As after both screenings! Click here to buy tickets now!

Before we talk to Amy, a few recommendations of great films at SFF 2012 from other returning alums! Click on the titles to buy tickets! They're going fast!

LEAVE ME LIKE YOU FOUND ME: The directorial debut of Adele Romanski who produced SFF alums MYTH OF THE AMERICAN SLEEPOVER and THE FREEBIE! Adele will be here for Q&As after her screenings! Friday, April 20, 6:15 PM, encores Sunday, April 22, 7:00 PM.

ATOMIC STATES OF AMERICA: Part of our Documentary Feature Competition, an amazing exploration of nuclear power plant communities and more from Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce (ROCK SCHOOL, LAST DAYS HERE, ART OF THE STEAL.) Don and Sheena will be

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