The 2023 Phoenix Film Festival will take place March 23rd through April 2nd. IFP Phoenix will be hosting a variety of industry events and educational opportunities for local filmmakers and artists. IFP PHOENIX PRESENTS INDUSTRY NIGHT AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL IFP Phoenix presents Industry Night at the 2023 Phoenix Film Festival! Join us for the largest filmmaker networking event of the year on Friday, March 24th from 6:00pm to Midnight. This FREE night of networking with fellow filmmakers and local professionals typically sees over 1000 people attend each year. We’ll have around 20 local fi ..read more

On Oct. 15th, 2022 we held our screening for the 240 to Glory Challenge at Harkins Arrowhead 101 as part of the Peoria Film Festival 2022. It was a great night with great films by great local filmmakers. Here’s a full list of award winners from the event: 1st Place – “Eject” by Vongsproth 2nd Place – “To ERROR 404 is Human” by JP and Beyond 3rd Place – “Girls’ Night” by N’Raged Media Best Director – Victor Vongpraseuth for “Eject” Best Actress – Shelby Burke for “Connection” Best Actor – Frank Prell for “The Black Book” Best Screenplay – Harrison J Bahe for “The Black Book” Best Editing ..read more

Join IFP Phoenix for an evening with visionary Production Designer Jason Kisvarday (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Sorry to Bother You, Palm Springs, Swiss Army Man, etc.). We’ll chat with him about his inspiration, career path, and collaborative process in a journey through Kisvarday’s distinctly adventurous life and work. What: IFP Filmmaker Forum January featuring Production Designer Jason Kisvarday When: Saturday, January 28th, 2023 / 7:00 – 9:30pm Host: Josh Kasselman Location: First Studio (631 N. 1st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003) Free Parking is available in the First St ..read more

Hi everyone! My name is Rebekah Varghese and I am honored to be joining the IFP team as your new Program Director. IFP Phoenix has been a part of my life for many years now. I love competing in the film challenges and the opportunity to improve my skills in a friendly and supportive environment. I also really enjoy the educational events and speakers IFP brings to the film community. Most of all, I appreciate the connections and friends I have made. I’m sad to see Aaron go, but I’m excited to try to fill his shoes the best that I can. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m a filmmaker, produc ..read more

IFP Phoenix has been a part of my life for a decade. In 2012 I was named Co-Program Director of IFP Phoenix, along with my friend TJ Houle. We worked side by side for a few years, and in 2015 I took on the role myself when she moved on. It’s been a long, amazing journey, and now it’s time for me to move on as well. I’m extremely proud of what I’ve accomplished in my time here. As a team, we have offered many new programs, grown existing ones, and helped connect people in the community. But the people are the reason I kept going for ten years. I got choked up on the phone when I had to tell Jas ..read more

On July 13th 2022 we held our Beat the Clock Challenge screening at Harkins Scottsdale 101. It was a great night with great films by great local filmmakers. Here’s a full list of award winners from the event: 1st Place – “Outta Remote Control” by JP and Beyond Audience Favorite – “Psychogenic” by RAD Productions 2nd Place – “The Little Birthday” by Prized Pajamas 3rd Place – “Dilemma ” by The Ex Comedy Cult Best Director – JP and Beyond for “Outta Remote Control” Best Actress – Lauren Finnerty for “After Hours” Best Actor – Michael Bundy II for “Loose Strings” Best Screenplay – Jesse Perr ..read more

The 2022 Phoenix Film Festival opens March 31st! The 2022 Phoenix Film Festival will take place March 31st through April 10th and IFP Phoenix will be on hand with an array of industry events and educational opportunities for local filmmakers. Read on below for everything we’re involved with at the festival. IFP PHOENIX PRESENTS INDUSTRY NIGHT AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL IFP Phoenix presents Industry Night at the 2022 Phoenix Film Festival! Join us for the largest filmmaker networking event of the year on Friday, April 1st from 6:00pm to Midnight. This FREE night of networking with fellow film ..read more

Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 from 7pm- 9pm Monthly Movie Meeting is a chance for filmmakers to screen current works for feedback from an audience of peers. We screen 4-5 short pieces a month and the audience offers their take to filmmakers on what’s working and what can be worked on. It takes place on the first Wednesday of the month, most months. As always, there are two ways to participate: Sign up to screen a short film or part of a feature Attend the meeting and offer peer feedback to the filmmakers screening their works Participants who want to have their work screened shou ..read more

This year, we are taking our filmmaker discussions indoors — in the cool and comfortable LivGenerations Mayo Showroom just south of the Harkins Theatres across from the Bowlero in suite 1108. These intimate conversations will feature filmmakers who have films in the festival (along with some local pros) hosted by other filmmakers who also know the subject well. Be a part of the conversation! There is something for everyone to learn as filmmakers from all over the world join us for a discussion about pressing issues in the world of film and filmmaking. We invite filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers ..read more

Industry Night is back! Too hot outside for a tent, so we’re hosting this year’s shindig at Cien Agaves. There will also be no vendor tables this year. Just fun, networking, and supporting our fellow filmmakers! We will have some acoustic music and perhaps some fun activities too. Grab some old friends, meet some new friends, and find your new favorite place to network! No cover charge or movie ticket required. Enjoy some signature drinks while exchanging business cards. It’s the perfect opportunity to discuss your upcoming projects or chat about what you’re looking forward to most at the fest ..read more