Phoenix Film Festival

11/04/2024

Can you believe it? PHOENIX Magazine named our esteemed festival director Jason Carney to their Great 48 list!! Visit https://www.phoenixmag.com/2024/11/01/the-great-48-class-of-2024/ to read all about him and local phenoms and leave a congrats below! Can you believe he’s 53? I don’t think he looks a day over 52. 🤷🏻‍♂️

10/24/2024

Conclave opens this weekend!

Conclave opens today!  Directed by: Edward Berger Cast: John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci, Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process a...

10/21/2024

‘Smile 2’: This sequel sparks winces, flinches, and gasps. Oh my!

Directed and written by:  Parker Finn Starring:   Naomi Scott, Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, Dylan Gelula, Raul Castillo, Ray Nicholson, and Rosemarie DeWitt   Runtime:   127 minutes ‘Smile 2’:  This sequel sparks winces, flinches, and gasps

10/21/2024

Interview with Sue Kim, the director of ‘The Last of the Sea Women’

The documentary “The Last of the Sea Women” arrives on Apple TV+ on October 11, and director Sue Kim tells the story of the haenyeo, a company of women who free dive – and hold their breath for up to two minutes - in the ocean to catch seafood with their hands.  Sue focuses on Jeju Island...

10/16/2024

15 days until Halloween and 162 days until the 2025 Phoenix Film Festival which includes, as always, the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival! We’ve been watching our favorite horror movies all month long - from the classics to today’s greats. Leave a comment below with your favorite spooky movie! And stay tuned for more festival info over the next several months. We’ve got so much fun stuff planned for our 25th anniversary!

10/04/2024

Join the Phoenix Film Society and see films before they come out and get tons of additional benefits!

When you join, you choose which days you would like to attend screenings. You can see films scheduled on Mondays/Tuesdays, or films scheduled for Wednesdays/Thursdays. For an additional fee, you can join both groups for even more film fun! Keep scrolling for more info on membership pricing, and perk...

10/04/2024

‘The Outrun’ doesn’t sit still in its bohemian cinematic approach to address alcoholism and (a possible) recovery

Directed by: Nora Fingscheidt Written by: Nora Fingscheidt and Amy Liptrot, based on Liptrot’s memoir Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Stephen Dillane, Saskia Reeves, and Paapa Essiedu Runtime: 119 minutes ‘The Outrun’ doesn’t sit still in its bohemian cinematic approach to address alcohol

09/26/2024

Thanks everyone for entering! Quick reminder that we will select and notify winners tonight at 6pm. Any message NOT from this account in the meantime is a scammer - don’t fall for it! We will never ask for your bank information. Thank you to Kristin Thurber for the heads up.

FLASH GIVEAWAY! We’re giving away five pairs of tickets to see Francis Ford Coppola’s latest epic, MEGALOPOLIS, opening this Friday, 9/27! This is one of the most anticipated movies of the year and we’re so excited to offer you a chance to see it. To enter, just comment and tell us your favorite Coppola film (mine’s Apocalypse Now). We’ll select and notify winners by random drawing tomorrow, 9/26, at 6:00pm MST.⁣ Good luck!
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MEGALOPOLIS is a Roman Epic set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves. Cast: Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Kathryn Hunter, and Dustin Hoffman

09/26/2024

FLASH GIVEAWAY! We’re giving away five pairs of tickets to see Francis Ford Coppola’s latest epic, MEGALOPOLIS, opening this Friday, 9/27! This is one of the most anticipated movies of the year and we’re so excited to offer you a chance to see it. To enter, just comment and tell us your favorite Coppola film (mine’s Apocalypse Now). We’ll select and notify winners by random drawing tomorrow, 9/26, at 6:00pm MST.⁣ Good luck!
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MEGALOPOLIS is a Roman Epic set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves. Cast: Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Kathryn Hunter, and Dustin Hoffman

09/23/2024

Less than two weeks left to enjoy a dozen donuts AND support the Phoenix Film Foundation!! It’s simple - use the link in our bio order a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts and 50% of your order will be donated back! This is an easy and tasty way to give back, providing access to our annual film education programming for youth 13-18 and continuing education for industry professionals. Hit the link in our bio or https://www.groupraise.com/offer-campaigns/44620-phoenix-film-foundation-krispy-kreme-digital-dozens/5T7X9N to donate today!

09/23/2024

‘My Old Ass’ a clever coming-of-age tale with heart and wit – and on ‘shrooms

Directed and written by: Megan Park. Starring: Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, Percy Hynes White. Runtime: 88 minutes. ‘My Old Ass’ a clever coming-of-age tale with heart and wit – and on ‘shrooms It’s an age-old philosophical question: What advice would you impart to your younger self if a

09/11/2024

Submissions are OPEN!
https://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/submissions

08/27/2024

‘Sing Sing’: This real-life incarceration drama sings with hope and authenticity

If you missed it at the film festival you can catch it now at Harkins Camelview.

Directed by:   Greg Kwedar Starring:   Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Paul Raci, Sean San Jose, David Giraudy, Patrick Griffin, Sean Dino Johnson, and John “Divine G” Whitfield Runtime:   105 minutes ‘Sing Sing’:  This real-life incarceration d

08/27/2024

‘Between the Temples’: Schwartzman and Kane offer keen performances in this eccentric comedy

Directed by:   Nathan Silver Written by:   Nathan Silver and C. Mason Wells Starring:   Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane, Caroline Aaron, Dolly De Leon, Madeline Weinstein, and Robert Smigel Runtime:   111 minutes ‘Between the Temples’: Schwartzma

08/15/2024

Inspired by the incredible story of DinDim the penguin, MY PENGUIN FRIEND hits theaters tomorrow, August 16! This is a fun, inspiring family-friendly film which follows a fisherman who, after spotting an oil-drenched penguin drifting at sea, takes the bird under his wing. We really like this one and think you will too. Don’t miss it at your local location this weekend!

08/05/2024

Do you know Arizona’s history as a film production destination, how film production spurs economic growth, and what Arizona is doing today to attract new business? In Business Magazine published this informative article - hit the link in our bio to learn more or tap https://inbusinessphx.com/economy-trends/lights-camera-action. Rumor has it that even makes an appearance!

07/28/2024

Looking for some fresh summer threads? We've got you covered. Our shop is full of past festival merch including shirts, stickers, hats, & pins.
Shipping is only $5 and we also have FREE PICKUP at the Phoenix Film Festival office. Available on our website

07/23/2024

Film submissions are OPEN for the
2025 Phoenix Film Festival!

PFF has been named one of The 25 Coolest Film Festivals and a Top 50 Worth the Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine and has been called the most filmmaker-friendly festival out there. Most recently, PFF also earned a spot on MovieMaker’s 20 Great Film Festivals for First-Time Moviemakers

PFF has been named one of The 25 Coolest Film Festivals and a Top 50 Worth the Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine and has been called the most filmmaker-friendly festival out there. Most recently, PFF also earned a spot on MovieMaker’s 20 Great Film Festivals for First-Time Moviemakers.