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NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 12, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa filmmaker Joel D. Wynkoop screens 'Beast Mode' at Sun-Ray Cinema

Local filmmaker and television host Joel D. Wynkoop is screening his film 'Beast Mode' at Sun-Ray Cinema this month. Wynkoop, a long-time Tampa producer and actor, has contributed to nearly 300 independent films throughout his career.

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Why It Matters

This event highlights a local cultural screening for residents interested in independent film and the work of a long-time Tampa-based producer.

Key Facts

  • Joel D. Wynkoop is a 65-year-old Tampa-based producer, writer, actor, and television host.
  • Wynkoop hosts the public television program 'No Budget Cinema'.
  • Wynkoop has credits in nearly 300 independent films.
  • The film 'Beast Mode' is scheduled for screening at Sun-Ray Cinema this month.

Who's Mentioned

personJoel D. Wynkoop“Producer, writer, and actor known as Tampa's 'King of the B Movies'.”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“Publisher of the news article.”otherBeast Mode“The film being screened.”personRay Roa“Editor-in-Chief of Creative Loafing Tampa.”locationSun-Ray Cinema“The venue hosting the film screening.”personPaul Guzzo“Journalist who interviewed Wynkoop in 2023.”