Phoenix Film Festival

06/20/2026

The Phoenix Film Festival had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with LEVITICUS director Adrian Chiarella and stars Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen to discuss subverting horror tropes, building intimacy amidst terror, and taking a special look at each of their "handshake five" cinema choices.

It is a rare and exceptional feat when a filmmaker manages to seamlessly layer a terrifying supernatural horror tale with a tender, coming-of-age q***r love story. Yet, that is exactly what director Adrian Chiarella accomplishes in his striking feature debut, Leviticus . While this marks Chiarella

06/12/2026

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Bill Kong, the producer of “The Furious,” about his vision and creative process behind the project.

“The Furious” opens in Phoenix theatres TODAY, June 12.

Bill Kong is enjoying a 43-year career in the movie business, including producing “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000), “Hero” (2002), “House of Flying Daggers” (2004), “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!” (2019), and “Mulan” (2020).  Bill lends his expertise to di...

06/08/2026

🎬 Today is the final day of $50K in 40 Days.

When we launched this campaign, our goal was ambitious because the need is real.

Over the past 40 days, members of our community have stepped up to support filmmakers, students, film education, and year-round programming across Arizona. To everyone who donated, shared a post, or helped spread the word: THANK YOU.

While this campaign may be coming to an end, the work continues.

The Phoenix Film Foundation will keep supporting storytellers, creating opportunities for students, bringing audiences together, and championing independent film long after today.

If you've been meaning to make a gift, there's still time to be part of this campaign. And if we haven't reached our goal by midnight, we'll keep moving forward, because these programs, these filmmakers, and this community are worth fighting for.

Your support makes a difference.

Donate today https://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/50k-in-40-days

06/06/2026

🎬 72 hours left. We'll be honest: we're not where we hoped to be.

BUT we still believe in this community. For more than 25 years, the Phoenix Film Foundation has supported filmmakers, students, and audiences who believe in the power of storytelling. Today, we're asking for your help to continue that work.

If you've been considering a gift, there's never been a more important time.

Donate → https://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/50k-in-40-days

06/05/2026

Check out the new jam from NEON on June 12th at Harkins Camelview. Plus a QA! RSVP link for tix in the comments.

06/04/2026

The forecast is accurate: Scott and Fraser give compelling performances in ‘Pressure’.

Directed by:  Anthony Maras Written by :  David Haig and Anthony Maras, based on David Haig’s work on the 2014 play Starring:   Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, and Damian Lewis Runtime:   100 minutes  The forecast is

06/04/2026

We’re entering the final week of our $50K in 40 Days campaign.

So far, this incredible community has helped raise $16,090 to support the Phoenix Film Foundation’s year-round programs, including film education, filmmaker support, community screenings, workshops, and events.

We’re grateful for every dollar raised, but we still have a long way to go.

As public arts funding continues to shrink, organizations like ours increasingly rely on support from people who believe storytelling, creativity, and community matter.

If the Phoenix Film Festival, Film Society, a screening, workshop, panel, or educational program has ever impacted you, we hope you'll consider making a gift before the campaign ends.

Every donation helps.

https://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/50k-in-40-days

06/03/2026

The supports filmmakers all year long, and this summer, we’re bringing the heat! Our 2026 Filmmaking Summer Camps are open to teens ages 13-18, whether you’re just picking up a camera for the first time or ready to take your skills to the next level.⁣⁣ 
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Choose from Filmmaking 101 (multiple June sessions), a dedicated Girls’ Camp with special guest speakers from the industry (July 20-24), or the two-week Advanced Filmmaking Camp for ages 15-18 (July 6-17). Every camper earns a free submission to the 2027 Arizona Student Film Festival, and completed films will screen in August at Scottsdale 101 Theatre.⁣⁣ 
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Spots are filling fast. Visit the link in our bio to register and learn more!⁣

06/02/2026

There’s just over a week left in our $50K in 40 Days campaign, and while we’re grateful for every donation that has come in so far, we still have a long way to go.

Every gift helps support students finding their voice, filmmakers sharing their work, and audiences coming together around stories that matter.

Your support fuels:
• film education programs
• opportunities for independent filmmakers
• community screenings and events throughout the year

As public arts funding continues to shrink, support from our community becomes even more important.

If you’ve been meaning to give, now is the time. Every donation helps move us closer to the finish line and ensures these programs can continue serving Arizona's film community.

Donate → https://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/50k-in-40-days

05/29/2026

This is the Phoenix Film Festival. The movie lovers who fill the theaters. The friends who make a night of it. The laughter, reactions, conversations, and shared moments that happen between the opening scene and the final credits.

For us, it’s always been about bringing people together through film and creating an experience that feels bigger than just watching a movie.

Here’s a little glimpse into the energy, excitement, and community that make this festival so special year after year.

If Phoenix Film Festival has ever inspired you, entertained you, connected you, or simply given you a place to belong, now’s the time to support it. As we work toward our $50K in 40 Days goal, we’re asking this community to help keep that magic going.

Donate today and help us keep independent film alive in Phoenix - https://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/50k-in-40-days