The Phoenix Critics Circle is an association of professional writers, reviewers, and cinema historians from Arizona. Through experienced film critique and analysis, the PCC is committed to moving the conversation forward, promoting the local film community, and uplifting the film industry at large. PCC members are a vital part of the Phoenix Film Foundation, serving as hosts for movie screenings, interviewers for Q&As with filmmakers, and judges for the annual Phoenix Film Festival.

Learn more about our members through featured reviews, unique perspectives, and our annual awards.

CODE OF CONDUCT:

The Phoenix Critics Circle code of conduct promotes professionalism among members. Any breach of these guidelines may be punishable by censure or expulsion.

Members will not:

• Act in an unprofessional manner when dealing with studio representatives, theatre staff or filmmakers

• Engage in plagiarism

• Leverage special treatment from studio representatives, theatre staff or filmmakers, including demands of extra screening passes or promotional items for personal use

• Accept any gifts to influence the content of reviews

• Review films that they have not seen

• Review films in which they have a personal or financial interest

• Threaten or harass studio representatives, theatre staff, filmmakers or other Phoenix Critics Circle members

• Record any film releases

• Copy and/or sell studio screeners or distribute over the internet

• Violate any embargos enacted by studios