Almost Famous Film Festival

A3F Incorporated supports filmmaking in Arizona by providing film challenges and festivals that inspire its participants and the general public that view them.

Festival Months: February and October
Film Challenges Dates: Ongoing throughout the year

Arizona Black Film Showcase

The Arizona Black Film Showcase is an annual, competitive film showcase that is dedicated to supporting, celebrating and promoting the dynamic works of Black filmmakers locally and nationally. The Showcase provides Black directors, writers, producers, actors and other industry talent a forum to network and share in their cinematic experiences.

Festival Month: March

Arizona Student Film Festival

The Arizona Student Film Festival is open to students that have produced films, videos, documentaries and animation anytime while the filmmaker attended a recognized Arizona public, charter, or private educational institution. Filmmakers may be expected to provide proof of school attendance before advancing. Films can be in the Microshort or Short categories.

Festival Month: January

Cave Creek Film Festival

Our Mission is to Promote, Celebrate and Fund Film and the Arts
by Establishing and Funding the Cave Creek Film and Arts Festival.

Festival Month: July

Independent Feature Project

After debuting with a program in the 1979 New York Film Festival, the nonprofit IFP has evolved into the nation's oldest and largest organization of independent filmmakers, and also the premier advocate for them. Since its start, IFP has supported the production of 7,000 films and provided resources to more than 20,000 filmmakers' voices that otherwise might not have been heard. IFP believes that independent films broaden the palette of cinema, seeding the global culture with new ideas, kindling awareness, and fostering activism.

Film Challenges: Ongoing

International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival

The International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival is Arizona’s largest genre Film Festival featuring competition and showcase films from both the Horror and Sci-Fi genres from all over the world. Our goal is to bring the freshest new films and emerging talent within the Horror & Sci-Fi genres.

Festival Month: October

Phoenix Film Festival

The Phoenix Film Festival's mission is to promote the exhibition of works by filmmakers and conduct educational programs that teach the art of independent filmmaking.

Festival Month: April

Phoenix Jewish Film Festival

OUR MISSION - To present films with Jewish themes from all over the world to the Greater Phoenix area.

OUR VISION - To increase the sense of community and cohesiveness among all Jews in the Valley. To increase awareness among all residents of the Valley of the variety and richness of Jewish culture.

WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY - Presenting films reflecting the past, present, and future themes of Jewish life worldwide. Encouraging participation of all Jewish organizations in the Festival. Sharing the tangible and intangible benefits of the Festival among all participating organizations.

Festival Month: February

Prescott Film Festival & Series

Independent film has found a home in Prescott! With monthly screenings throughout the year and a large event in August, this festival is for the true lover of independent film.

Festival Month: August
Film Series Dates: Ongoing throughout the year

No Festival Required

Welcome to No Festival Required - thoughtful and provocative showing of films and videos by local, national and international directors. Established June 2002 and Phoenix’s only art-house cinema series

Festivals Dates: Ongoing

Scottsdale International Film Festival

The Scottsdale International Film Festival’s mission is to be the undisputed Arizona leader in the use of film to foster a meaningful understanding of the world’s cultures, lifestyles, religions, and ethnicities. This mission has grown more vital with each passing year.

Festival Month: October

Tucson Film and Music Festival

The Tucson Film & Music Festival celebrates the past, present and future of the Tucson, Arizona music and filmmaking scene. TFMF’s focus is on music-related content, as well as films and filmmakers with a connection to Arizona or the Southwest. The festival accepts documentaries, narrative features, shorts, and music videos.

Festival Month: October