Panels at the 2025 Arizona International Film Festival
Panel discussions will be happening live on Zoom at 3pm (Arizona time). If you click on the Zoom link and it says the meeting is full, don’t fret! Just go to the Arizona International Film Festival Facebook page where the discussion will also be streaming on Facebook Live.
Friday, April 4, 3pm – Online Panel
WHAT’S UP, DOCS!
Docs come in all shapes and sizes. Meet the documentarians Mimi Chakarova (In the Red), Mikaela Shwer (The Kids Are Not Alright) and Mabel Valdiviezo (Prodigal Daughter) whose films focus on a firefighter program for troubled youth, teen abuse in cult-like reform programs, and a family reunification after sixteen years of estrangement. Moderated by award-winning filmmaker, Juliana Piccillo (Celluloid Bordello).
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M9X8T0lcR4enAcm4nCwO4w
Saturday, April 5, 3pm – Online Panel
MAKING FILMS IN ARIZONA
What does it take for an filmmaker to choose and make a film in Arizona. Learn about the ups and downs from the team who brought you Long Shadows (filmed at Old Tucson Studios). Panelists will include the director William Shockley (director), Tiiu Loigu (producer) and Grainger Hines (actor/producer). Moderated by veteran filmmaker and educator, David Wing.
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vk6yDzBRQgqgjEqiWe0PuA
Friday, April 11, 3pm – Online Panel
THE AMAZING WORLD OF SHORTS
Hear what challenges are overcome and insights gained in the production of their short films. Panelists will include Irina Argaut (Gary), Stacey Corcoran (Ava and Her Mother) and David Miller (Coalescence). Moderated by award-winning filmmaker, Juliana Piccillo (Celluloid Bordello).
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s6Z7Kv2OTNSUNjPNfC0Y5g
Saturday, April 12, 3pm – Online Panel
GLOBAL FILMMAKING
How different is it to produce a film in another country? Korean actor/producer Howon Kim (Small Fry), French filmmaker Stevan Lee Mraovitch (Where There is Love, There is No Darkness) and Canadian filmmaker Sanjay Patel (The Birds Who Fear Death) will discuss how they approached their productions including funding, locations, crew, filming, editing, distribution and festivals. Moderated by filmmaker and author, Stacey Cochran.
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GXmOaB0QSQq1krt9C2Q7_Q