the 2024 phoenix film festival has come to an end,
don’t forget to check out the winners of this years awards!
PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT
APRIL 04, 2024
The Opening Night Premiere Event will begin at 6:00 PM followed by the Opening Night Film Screening beginning at 7:30 PM
The Phoenix Film Festival Opening Night kickoff party is an event you do not want to miss! Your opening night ticket gets you more than just the movie. Food and festivities will be held in the PFF Party Pavilion. Some of the best restaurants in town will serve up some delicious dishes that are sure to satisfy. While enjoying some live music, guests can mingle and stop by our silent auction table where we will be showcasing a selection of the items available to bid on. When you stop by the silent auction, be sure to ask where you can see the full selection of auction items and how to place your bids!
The best part is that the Opening Night Premiere Event supports the education programs of the Phoenix Film Foundation. So you can join in on the party and grab some tasty food while supporting a great cause at the same time!
After the cocktail party, guests will transition from the Party Pavilion to the Harkins Cine Capri Theatre for the screening of PFF’s Opening Night film - Sing Sing.
SING SING
Directed by: Greg Kwedar
Starring: Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Paul Raci, Sean San José
Synopsis: A theater troupe finds escape from the realities of incarceration through the creativity of putting on a play in this film based on a real-life rehabilitation program and featuring a cast that includes formerly incarcerated actors.
Food and festivities will be held in the Party Pavilion with tastes from our amazing food industry partners including:
Stop by our silent auction
Check out a selection of our silent auction items in person and see if there is something you just can’t live without! Proceeds from the auction go to Phoenix Film Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to support and develop the artistic appreciation, educational opportunities and growth of independent film within Arizona.
GET READY FOR YOUR CLOSE UP!
Don’t forget to stop by and visit Nader Abushhab of NBMA Photography for an Opening Night portrait!
After you grab some tasty food and treats, you can stop by a special photo op area and work that camera. It’s a great way to commemorate this exciting event at the Phoenix Film Festival.
music by The Frequency Principle
The Frequency Principle is comprised of Cherry Red with her smokey, sultry lead vocals and Thomas Lynch's pulsating, rhythmic guitar style. This duo hails from Phoenix, Arizona emphasizing in 80's, 90's, alternative rock, blues, sprinkled with some current hits.
