About this Event
December 2, 2025
WHAT: Vertical Videos are dominating the conversation. Find out why and how you can create in this format.
WHERE:
Charlene A. Gordon Theater
Ferman Center for the Arts, University of Tampa
📍 214 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
PARKING:
Rick Thomas Parking Garage
📍 810 Frederic H. Spaulding Dr, Tampa, FL 33606
DETAILS: Sunscreen is partnering with a new cinematic ecosystem built for creators, by creators, where storytellers own their worlds, their audiences, and their revenue.
No gatekeepers. No algorithms. Just art, audience, and ownership.
The First 150
ShoStak is curating its founding creator collective: The First 150.
Launching February 9, 2026, this global docu-competition will invest up to $850,000 directly into creators:
25 pilots funded by ShoStak
3 full seasons funded
1 finalist wins 50 % of 12-week subscription revenue (≈ $300 000 potential)
The three finalists will be announced live at Sunscreen 2026, alongside a special screening block — The shostak Pilots— featuring select funded projects.
Why Sunscreen is sharing this
Because filmmakers deserve more than exposure, they deserve ownership.
Your application doesn't guarantee selection, but it puts your work on the Shostak Collective's radar.
Your next story could premiere at Sunscreen 2026.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ferman Center for the Arts, 214 North Boulevard, Tampa, United States
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