Staying true its mission of showcasing independent film, the Arizona International Film Festival has exhibited over 2000 films representing 75 countries to over 125,000 patrons in southern Arizona. And in April 2012, the Festival will celebrate its 21st year of showcasing the very best in independent cinema. So circle April 13-29, 2012 on your calendars and bookmark this website for the latest in festival information.

Call for Independent Works

We will be accepting new and innovative independent works to be part of THE REEL FRONTIER Film & Video Competition. Click here for entry guidelines.
Submit your film to Withoutabox:

Finalists will be screened during the 2012 Festival scheduled for April 13-29 in Tucson, Arizona and communities in Southern Arizona. Submissions will be accepted through February 3rd, 2012 in the categories of narrative and documentary features, documentary, dramatic, comedy, experimental & animation shorts. Click here and see the list of winning films from the 2011 Festival.

Kudos to our 2011 films Gun Hill Road, Happy and Journey from Zanskar. Watch for these films at a theater near you.

Call for Works by Young Filmmakers

The Arizona International Film Festival is looking for works by young filmmakers (18 and under) to be featured in our IndieYouth program. Submit your film in the categories of dramatic, comedy, documentary, experimental & animation shorts to Withoutabox.com:

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Partner with the Arizona International Film Festival

The Festival is an excellent way to advertise your company and support independent expression. We have sponsorships and advertising for every marketing budget. If you are interested in partnering with the Arizona International Film Festival, please contact

Mia Schnaible at 520-401-4328 or email her at arizonafilmfest@yahoo.com for information on sponsorship opportunities.

Volunteers needed for the Film Festival

Are you interested in behind-the-scenes work for the 2012 Arizona International Film Festival? Volunteers are needed for event planning, marketing, design, production, merchandise, office work, selling advertising, and much more. Contact us at volunteers@filmfestivalarizona.com and find out how you can be involved.