Film in Paradise
There's a million and one reasons why the beautiful cities of St. Petersburg and Clearwater are the perfect places to capture, and tell your story! Click the video below and check out some of the great works that's been filmed here.
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Filmmakers Tour
w/ the Film Commissioners
Sunday Jan. 18, 2026 11-2pm
We're thrilled to announce the return of the Filmmakers Tour at this year's film festival, sponsored by the St. Pete/Clearwater Film Commission and Film Tampa Bay! This is your chance to dive into the vibrant Tampa Bay film scene and discover why it's one of the most exciting places to film right now.
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of local film-friendly locations, learn about the resources available to enhance your projects, and hear directly from the experts themselves—our very own Film Commissioners, Dave Caputo from St. Pete/Clearwater and Tyler Martinolich from Film Tampa Bay.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect, explore, and elevate your work in the Bay Area's booming film industry. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of local film-friendly locations, learn about the resources available to enhance your projects, and hear directly from the experts themselves—our very own Film Commissioners, Dave Caputo from St. Pete/Clearwater and Tyler Martinolich from Film Tampa Bay.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect, explore, and elevate your work in the Bay Area's booming film industry. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
The St. Pete Clearwater Film Commission
and the Sunshine City Film Festival welcomes
newly appointed Film Commissioner Dave Caputo to the position.
We are excited to have him in this position.
Dave comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience
in the Tv & Film industry and we're Ecstatic to have him on board!
and the Sunshine City Film Festival welcomes
newly appointed Film Commissioner Dave Caputo to the position.
We are excited to have him in this position.
Dave comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience
in the Tv & Film industry and we're Ecstatic to have him on board!
Tyler has been the film commissioner for Film Tampa Bay since 2018. In this role, he oversees the organization that provides all film permitting, ordinance enforcement and marketing for both film and digital media projects scheduled in the region. His academic background is impressive and includes a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film and Entertainment from Savannah College of Art and Design; moreover, Tyler's experience in the film industry is deep including a 20 year career as a production manager and producer.