Programs

Remaining true to the independent spirit, the Arizona International Film Festival is a venue for independent producers in search of an independent audience.

Festival programs include:

THE REEL FRONTIER Film & Video Competition celebrates and rewards excellence and innovation in independent work from around the world.

PREMIERE SHOWCASE features contemporary international cinema.

CINE CHICANO presents a selection of new work by established and emerging producers who are contributing to the growth of Chicano cinema.

CINE SIN FRONTERAS examines the issues of border, immigration and communities.

BRIDGING CULTURES highlights the talents of indigenous filmmakers working in fiction, non-fiction and youth-based productions.

PAN ASIAN CINEMA presents new work by emerging producers from China, Japan, and South Korea.

WELLNESS CINEMA examines issues of health and lifestyles.

FESTIVAL-IN-THE-SCHOOLS introduces the art and passion of film to students in the classroom.

INDIE YOUTH features works by young Southwest filmmakers.

FROM THE ARCHIVES offers audiences restored and newly discovered films from the past.

MOVIES AT MIDNITE offers edgy films for the late-night crowd.

SERVING INDEPENDENTS hosts workshops and panels on the art and business of independent filmmaking.

THE MUSIC CAFE hosts late night concerts by indie musicians.