Events
12th Annual Phoenix Film Festival Event Schedule
Celebrating our 12th year, the Phoenix Film Festival will screen more than 150 feature films and shorts. Attendees will be a part of screenings; Q&A sessions with producers, director and talent; enjoy world‐class entertainment; an impressive silent auction and more.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Opening Night Gala featuring the presentation of the Phoenix Film Foundation’s Visionary Award given to a key contributor to the community. The evening will kick-off with a cocktail party in the Party Pavilion and will be followed by a premiere film screening at the Harkins Cine Capri Theatre at Scottsdale 101.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Educational Outreach Program – The morning session is for Middle-School and High-School Students from across Arizona, who participate in a variety of seminars throughout the morning and early afternoon.
Film Screenings begin at 9 am for the public. Enjoy the finest in independent film all day long.
Friday Night Bash: Be prepared to start the partying as the Friday Night Bash kicks off the weekend’s festivities with live entertainment and filmmakers from around the world. This evening features Industry Night in the Party Pavilion, a can’t-miss event for members of the Arizona film community.
Saturday, March 31, 2011
More screenings: Screening films on seven screens at 9 am and going into the night.
Kids’ Day in the Party Pavilion featuring fun film activities geared towards kids from ages 5 to 12 with family films in the theatre.
Seminars and Workshops during the day in the Party Pavilion.
Saturday Night Party: The biggest party of the Festival with a variety of entertainment all night long. You can’t miss out on this one!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Film Screenings begin at 9 am and run until 9 pm.
Sunday Night Awards Party – We close out the weekend with yet another party, and also announce the winners of the Copper Wing Awards, the Festival’s prestigious competition awards.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Screenplay Writing: The morning session is for Middle-school and High-School Students from across Arizona is specifically focused on screenplay writing with an intensive workshop day.
Film Screenings Start at 5 pm: Check out the award winners all week long plus some new Arizona premieres.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Film Screenings Start at 5 pm
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Middle/High School Program continues – Acting for the Camera: The morning session is for Middle-school and High-School Students from across Arizona and is specifically focused on acting, with professional film actors and Casting Directors and Agents discussing acting.
Film Screenings Start at 5 pm
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Middle/High School Program- Producing and Directing: The morning session is for Middle-school and High-School Students from across Arizona and is specifically focused on producing and directing short films.
Film Screenings Start at 5 pm
Closing Night Event starts at 7:30: A final big screening with a big film to close out the 12th Annual Phoenix Film Festival.





