130 films representing 25 countries will be featured in Arizona's longest running and largest Festival. So circle April 1-20 on your calendars and bookmark this website for the latest in festival information. Click here to see the marquee video.

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Opening Night at the Fox Theatre

JOURNEY FROM ZANSKAR opens the 2011 Arizona International Film Festival on Friday, April 1 at 8:00pm at the historic Fox Tucson Theatre. A stunning documentary about what families in Zanskar will do to give their children an education and, at the same time, preserve their Tibetan culture. Award-winning filmmaker Frederick Marx will introduce the film.
Visit www.journeyfromzanskar.com for more information.

Film Festival Hits The Road
To celebrate our achievement of "Twenty Years of Independents", the Festival will travel to neighboring communities. With support from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, we will visit Arivaca, Patagonia and SaddleBrooke as well as a tour stop at Alamos, Mexico. Watch here for more and see what films are showing outside of Tucson.

The Film Summit
What is the state of independent filmmaking? How can indies survive in these times of ever-changing technology? Media panelists will offer their views at the 2-day Film Summit at The Art Institute of Tucson on April 9 and 10. Click here for more information.

From the Festival Archives
What happens when you look into the Festival archives? You find cinematic treasures from the past. Click here and see what past Festival gems you can re-discover.

Cine Español
Once again, we bring you a wonderful collection of Spanish shorts. Click here for the Spanish menu. Olé!

2011 Festival Chairperson
Councilwoman Regina Romero will serve as the Honorary Chairperson for the 20th anniversary Festival. "I applaud the Arizona International Film Festival for its independent spirit, and for continually providing programs to our diverse community, young and old."

Congratulations to the Reel Frontier Finalists
82 films representing 20 countries have been selected as Reel Frontier finalists and will compete for the Best of Category awards. Winning films will be announced at The Art Institute of Tucson on Saturday, April 9 at 8:00pm. Click here for the 2011 Reel Frontier finalists.

IndieYouth Films Selected
Congratulations to the young filmmakers, from Arizona to Burundi, for being selected to screen at the 2011 Arizona International Film Festival. Click here to read about this year's outstanding offerings. Join filmmakers, their friends and families for this awesome event on Saturday, April 2 at 1pm at The Screening Room.  

Indie Family Films
Who says indies can't make films for family audiences. Join us at Crossroads Cinema on Saturday, April 9 at 1pm for the inaugural year of Indie Family Films.  Screen five short films from around the world that will appeal to all generations! Click here for film information.

Hang out at The Music Café
After a full day of screenings, you can relax to the tunes of local musicians as part of the Festival's night time scene at the free "Music Café" series. Click here for the list of locations.

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, the Hotel Arizona, a hub for all things downtown Tucson, Hotel Tucson, where cinematic legend John Wayne used to stay, and our newest hotel, the Riverpark Inn. Each hotel features discounted rates for anyone attending the Arizona International Film Festival. Click here for more information and rates.

Filmmakers in the Schools
Attention Librarians, writing and drama teachers, elementary teachers, CTE, media and photography teachers!  Would you like a filmmaker to visit your class? Email our Director of Education, Suzanne Borth, at education@filmfestivalarizona.com  for reservations.  Filmmakers will be available April 1-12, 2011.

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.