The 2012 Arizona International Film Festival is on a roll through Sunday, April 29 at The Screening Room, Crossroads Festival, Desert View Theater, Berger Performing Arts Center and Oro Valley Public Library. Over 120 films representing 18 countries will screen in Arizona’s longest running and largest Festival. Bookmark this website for the latest in festival information.

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Great Line-Up for Closing Weekend
Click here and see what films will play on the Closing Weekend of the 2012 Festival. This is your last opportunity to see innovative filmmaking and talk with the filmmakers who made the films.

 

Awards Announced on Saturday, April 28
The time has come to find out what the jury and audiences have voted as their favorite films. Awards will be announced on the evening of Saturday, April 28. Click here to see the list of winning films.

 

Don’t Miss the Future of Indie Films
A diverse collection of films made by young filmmakers plays on Saturday, April 28 at 12 noon at The Screening Room. Come see what these talented filmmakers from all corners of the United States are expressing about their world. Click here for the IndieYouth program.

All Day Best of the Fest Screenings on Sunday, April 29

A great opportunity for you to see some of the winning films of the 2012 Festival and audience favorites (like Two Americans, Inocente, The Jockstrap Raiders). Four 2-hour programs starting at noon will allow you to participate in a festival within a festival. Click here to see the list of films selected for Best of the Fest.

 

Closing Night Party at the Playground on Sunday, April 29
Unwind after the 8-hour Best of the Fest marathon at our Closing Party at the Playground. Come relax to the music of O'Henry and mingle with filmmakers, festival staffers and indie film afficionados. Find out who will receive the Best of Arizona Filmmaker Award.

 

Festival- in- the-Schools Now in Session
Festival filmmakers have been visiting Tucson schools and introducing students to the art and passion of indie film. Topics have included horny toads, immigration, Louisiana wetlands, social justice and of course, filmmaking. If you are interested in participating in future Festival-in-the-Schools, email us at our education@filmfestivalarizona.com 

Opening Night at the Crossroads Festival
It was an Opening Night like no other as 9 indie films exploded on all six screens at Crossroads Festival. Billed as a CINEMA CARNIVAL, the setting was fun-filled with mimes, musicians, jugglers and much more. What a way to kick-off our 21^st anniversary Festival. Click here to see more.

 

2012 Festival Chairperson
Thank you to Kent Edwards, managing partner of Grand Cinemas and Tower Theatres for serving as the Honorary Chairperson for the 2012 Festival. His support for the Festival and opening his theatres to indie film has been a big part of our success.

 

Tucson Welcomes Festival Filmmakers
Out-of-town visitors have a variety of choices when it comes to resting their heads after an exciting day at the Festival! The historical Hotel Congress, which housed and aided in the arrest of infamous bank robber John Dillinger, Hotel Tucson, where cinematic legend John Wayne used to stay, and our newest hotels, the Riverpark Inn and Country Inn & Suites.. Each hotel features discounted rates for anyone attending the Arizona International Film Festival. Click here for more information and rates.

 

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 2013 Arizona International Film Festival, please contact Mia Schnaible at 520-401-4328 or email her at arizonafilmfest@yahoo.com for information on sponsorship opportunities.