Tucson Film Festival

07/31/2024

11/20/2023

A giant thank you to everyone who came out to the 19th edition of the festival! Thanks to all the filmmakers, venues, staff and volunteers as well as our sponsors and partners for making this year a huge success! Here are some photos from the festival, we look forward to seeing you again next year for the big 2-0!

Film Tucson The Downtown Clifton The Loft Cinema The Screening Room

11/05/2023

TODAY! Complete film schedule DON'T MISS:
12:30 PM Narrative Shorts 2 with Blue Hour - Short Film, Lexa Raquel
2:30 PM "ASK THE SAND" directed by Vittorio Bongiorno
5:00 PM Doc Double Feature with "Howdy Pardner" + "Cactus Hotel"
7:30 PM "Louder Than You Think" history of Gary Young + Pavement The Rock Band Tickets $10 at The Screening Room or online at https://tucsonfilmfestival.eventbrite.com


Film Tucson Downtown Tucson Independent Film Arizona Arizona Production Association Women In Film UA School of Theatre, Film & Television

11/03/2023

Don't miss the Narrative Shorts Program 1 tomorrow November 4th at 12:30PM at The Screening Room! A wild mix of comedy n drama featuring "Moon Blood" directed by Mark Burley, "A Wedding Day" directed by Brendan Beachman, "Ice Cream. Sladoled" directed by Steve Spremo, "The Cookie" directed by Christopher Scott and "Wake Up" directed by Josh Kasselman. Plus the of "Larry McMurtry's All My Friends Are Going To Be Strangers" directed by Stephen Purvis! Q&A with filmmakers!! Get TICKETS now at https://tucsonfilmfestival2023-narrativeshorts1.eventbrite.com


Limitrophe Films Elephant Scout Productions Film Tucson Downtown Tucson

11/02/2023

The 19th annual Tucson Film Festival kicks off tonight at The Loft Cinema! The complete film festival line up is here with movies all weekend at The Screening Room. Get your tickets now at https://tucsonfilmfestival.eventbrite.com! More info at our website https://www.tucsonfilmfestival.net/


Film Tucson Downtown Tucson Visit Tucson Arizona Production Association
Independent Film Arizona

11/01/2023

One of these 3 gentlemen is going to be at The Loft Cinema tomorrow night...
All of them are featured in the new documentary KISS THE FUTURE directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain. Join us for Opening Night!! Film + Hosted Cocktail Reception, drinks start at 5:30PM; movie at 7:30PM! Get tickets now at https://loftcinema.org/film/kiss-the-future/

U2 Bill Carter

10/27/2023

By popular demand 2ND SCREENING ADDED of A Tale of Two Houses Documentary! Friday November 3rd 9:30PM at The Screening Room! Special live performance by filmmaker Chris Carlone's punk band MANSLAW! Get your tickets now https://tucsonfilmfestival-ataleoftwohousesbonus.eventbrite.com! Don't miss it!

10/25/2023

Narrative Shorts Program 2 features two local Tucson filmmakers! We are excited to host the of "Slow Burn" directed by Dan Crowley along with the premiere of "So Cool" directed by Dorota Zglobicka featuring Lexa Raquel ! Also premiering is "Blue Hour - Short Film" directed by J.D. Shields; "Kismet" directed by Danni DeLuca; "Penance" directed by Robert Julian Tuttle and "The Old Young Crow" directed by Liam LoPinto!

Sunday November 5th 12:30PM at The Screening Room. Post show Q&A with filmmakers! Tickets at https://tucsonfilmfestival-narrativeshorts2.eventbrite.com!


Film Tucson Downtown Tucson Independent Film Arizona Arizona Production Association Women In Film Arizona Daily Wildcat KAMP Student Radio UA School of Theatre, Film & Television

10/24/2023

Spotlight: Documentary Double Feature! We are proud to present the of "Howdy Pardner: Tales of the Cowboy Hat" directed by David Wild, a social, historical and personal documentary of the cowboy hat from the American West to around the globe! Screening with "Cactus Hotel" directed by Yann Sochaczewski, a visual journey through the desert to the luxurious - a precious oasis for many wild guests.

Sunday November 5th 5PM at The Screening Room! Q&A with David Wild!


Altayfilm Film Tucson UA School of Theatre, Film & Television Downtown Tucson
Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson Desert Museum Petey Mesquitey KXCI Community Radio Mustang Moments Documentary

10/23/2023

Delighted to announce that "Only The Good Survive" is our narrative feature, Saturday November 4th at 7:30PM at The Screening Room! The thriller written & directed by Dutch Southern features a roster of talented rising stars led by Sidney Flanigan (Never Rarely Sometimes Always) and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Reservation Dogs). When an innocent woman in a small Texas town gets caught up in a heist gone wrong to face an interrogation by the local sheriff, played by Frederick Weller (BlacKkKlansman), we discover not everything is as it seems! Tickets on sale now at https://tucsonfilmfestival-onlythegoodsurvive.eventbrite.com


Film Tucson Downtown Tucson Arizona Production Association UA School of Theatre, Film & Television

10/21/2023

Check out the Documentary Shorts showcase, Saturday November 4th at 5:00PM! Featuring an array of subjects including "Steve Roach: Life in the Soundcurrent" directed by Kurt Lancaster about pioneer of ambient/electronic music Steve Roach; "Please Ask For It" directed by Allison Waid & Stephen Sutton, an intimate profile on beloved record shop owner David "Fox" Caldwell; and "Bears Ears: Echoes of Time" directed by Daniel Richardson making its West Coast Premiere. Post show Q&A with filmmakers at The Screening Room! Complete film line-up + tickets at https://tucsonfilmfestival2023-documentaryshorts.eventbrite.com!

Film Tucson Downtown Tucson KXCI Community Radio Downtown Radio-Tucson

10/20/2023

Honored to announce that Louder Than You Think a lo-fi history of Gary Young + Pavement The Rock Band is our Closing Night Film, Sunday November 5th, 2023 7:30PM at The Screening Room! Directed by Jed I. Rosenberg, the documentary is an intimate portrait of Gary Young, original drummer for indie rock icons , who injected a wild card of unpredictability into the band’s breakthrough, lo-fi sound. But those same gonzo impulses derailed his rock star dream. Audience Award winner SXSW! Tickets for the premiere on sale now at https://tucsonfilmfestival-louderthanyouthink.eventbrite.com!



Film Tucson Downtown Tucson Visit Tucson KXCI Community Radio Downtown Radio-Tucson KAMP Student Radio

10/19/2023

Excited to reveal the Narrative Shorts Program 1 line-up! Saturday, November 4th at 12:30PM at The Screening Room! This year is a wild mix of comedy and drama featuring...
🎥 premieres:
"Moon Blood" Directed by Mark Burley
"A Wedding Day" Written & Directed by Brendan Beachman
"Ice Cream. Sladoled" Written & Directed by Steve Spremo
🎥 :
"Larry McMurtry's All My Friends Are Going To Be Strangers"
Written & Directed by Stephen Purvis
🎥 premieres:
"The Cookie" Directed by Christopher Scott
"Wake Up" Directed by Josh Kasselman
Don't miss the Q&A with many of these filmmakers!!


Limitrophe Films Elephant Scout Productions Brandon Jay Igor Obradovic
Film Tucson Downtown Tucson Sally Jane Pitts

10/18/2023

Documentary Spotlight: ASK THE SAND directed by Vittorio Bongiorno, is the journey of a father and a son as they travel to the utopian city of Arcosanti, the city of the future that was built in 1970 in the desert by the Italian architect Paolo Soleri (1919- 2013), a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Accompanied by the soundtrack of Tucson luminaries Calexico, Naim Amor & John Convertino and Joachim Cooder.

US Premiere Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 2:30PM at The Screening Room with a special Q&A with filmmaker Vittorio Bongiorno!

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Gabriel Naim Amor
Film Tucson Downtown Tucson Arcosanti Cosanti

10/17/2023

Documentary Spotlight: Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it. Produced/directed by sibling duo Rebecca Davis and Pete Davis, the documentary follows the half-century story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking "Bowling Alone" research into the US decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis. Past festivals include World Premiere at SXSW, Cleveland International Film Festival + Tallgrass Film Association!

Catch the premiere Saturday November 4 at 3PM at The Screening Room!
Film Tucson Downtown Tucson

10/10/2023

It is with great pleasure to announce that A Tale of Two Houses Documentary directed by Chris Carlone is one of our Centerpiece Films! Friday November 3, 7:30 PM at The Screening Room followed by a post show Q&A with Chris! The documentary explores a special window of time in Tucson music history between the years of 1984-86 focusing on the party houses located at 814 & 818 Speedway. Tix at https://tucsonfilmfestival_ataleoftwohouses.eventbrite.com


Downtown Tucson Film Tucson

10/09/2023

Thrilled to announce that KISS THE FUTURE featuring U2 is the Opening Night Film for the 19th annual Tucson Film Festival, Thursday November 2, 2023 7:30PM at The Loft Cinema! Screenwriter and executive producer Bill Carter (Miss Sarajevo) will be in person alongside producer Sarah Anthony (Light & Magic series) for a special Q&A.
KISS THE FUTURE is a documentary directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain, produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck for Pearl Street Films! Tickets on sale now at https://loftcinema.org/film/kiss-the-future/

09/19/2023

ho il grande piacere di annunciare che il mio film ASK THE SAND è stato selezionato al TUCSON FILM FESTIVAL 2023!
Non chiedo altro, alla sabbia del deserto, che darci questa bellezza...
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a great pleasure to announce that my film ASK THE SAND has been selected for the TUCSON FILM FESTIVAL 2023!
I ask nothing more of the desert sand than to give us this beauty...
Tucson Film Festival Visit Arizona Michael Toubassi Calexico Gabriel Naim Amor

07/30/2023

Regular deadline is this Tuesday August 1st! Send us your films for the 19th November 2-5th! Submit features + shorts at https://filmfreeway.com/TucsonFilmFestival

02/22/2023

Tomorrow night 7PM: Don't miss the The First Step documentary screening with alum Lance Kramer in attendance for a post show Q&A! Harkins Theatres Spectrum 18 tickets + details at https://www.firststepfilm.com/screenings/tucson-az. Check out the trailer!

10/11/2022

Check out “18th Annual Tucson Film & Music Festival introduces diverse films” article! Thanks Tucson Weekly for your continued support! 🌵💛

The annual Tucson Film & Music Festival is returning for its 18th year, and its lineup is showcasing a range of diverse pieces for its film community. : Through the art of cinema and music-related content, the festival presents the local community of filmgoers the opportunity to connect with one...

10/11/2022

check out “18th Annual Tucson Film & Music Festival introduces diverse films” article! Thanks !! Link in bio!

10/09/2022

Take a look at some festival press! Thanks Arizona Daily Star - you rock!

Travel the world, laugh, cry and think about new and different perspectives at these Tucson film festivals this fall.

10/09/2022

TODAY! schedule! don't miss:
12:30 PM Narrative Shorts with In The Event Of My Death, OutOut_Film + more!
3:00 PM "Simchas and Sorrows" comedy feature
5:30 PM "Omar Sosa's 88 Well-Tuned Drums" documentary
7:30 PM "The Mistress" starring ,
Tickets only $8 at Screening Room! https://tucsonfilmfestival.eventbrite.com

10/09/2022

TODAY 5:30PM catch Omar Sosa's 88 Well-Tuned Drums starring Omar Sosa Music directed by Soren Sorensen! premiere at The Screening Room! tickets only $8.