NOW IS THE TIME to use your passion and imagination to make an IMPACT!

The ARIZONA FAITH & FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL is a showcase of faith and family films that impact the culture. If it changes the culture, we will show it! Films in this festival are selected on the basis of message and and originality.

During this three-day event, organizers will be hosting multiple workshops on film production, offering acting classes, celebrity Q&A events and even a BBQ networking social. Hosted by actor Dean Cain. One admission price of $75 for adults and $50 for students cover all festival activities. VIP Dinner $100 per person.

Dean Cain is scheduled to attend this event!

Location: 3 Palms Hotel. 7707 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257

TOPICS FOR COURSES & CLASSES
*How to Fundraise for a Film?
*Script Writing 101.
*Teen Acting Workshop.
*Adult Acting Workshop.
*How to Turn your Book into a Film?
*Q & A with Dean Cain.
*Shooting your film?
*How to make Distribution work?

WHAT TO EXPECT?
Your itinerary during the festival is your decision. From attending workshops to watching films, our goal is to provide each participant unprecedented access to industry leaders in hopes to exchange ideas about the art and business of Christian film making

ARIZONA FAITH & FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL is part of CHRISTIAN FILM EVENTS that hosts SIX nationally recognized film festivals and conferences each year with a goal to educate and challenge Christian filmmakers. Here you will watch, learn, and network with the best in Christian films. You see, we believe NOW IS THE TIME for you to write that script, take that acting class, start that film production and get involved!

For more information, please visit www.ChristianFilmEvent.com.

Awards & Prizes

BEST FEATURE FILM
BEST SHORT FILM
AUDIENCE CHOICE
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
BEST STUDENT FEATURE
BEST STUDENT SHORT
BEST TRAILER
BEST SCREENPLAY
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR
BEST ACTOR
BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
BEST YOUNG FILMMAKER

Rules & Terms

WHY YOU SHOULD SUBMIT:
* Screening movies directly in front of distributors
* You will get a distribution deal during the festival
* Walk the red carpet and do interviews
* Meet industry and like-minded professionals
* Learn from the best in the industry & meet some of the best actors

Eligibility:
The ARIZONA FAITH & FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL is open to anyone, anywhere around the world.

Festival Dates:
February. 2 - 4, 2023

Short Films:
Between 1 and 35 minutes

Feature Films:
36 minutes or more

Date of Production:
Films must have been produced after January 1, 2020.

Number of films per Producer:
Unlimited

Do I have to attend the festival?
No. But you are highly encouraged.

Submission Form:
Via Vimeo or Youtube links or any other online platform.

Deadlines and Submissions:
February 2, 2023

Language:
Feature films and short films in a language other than Spanish or English must be subtitled in these languages for the presentation of the festival.

Official Selection
Decisions are made by a committee of film industry professionals. Screening locations and times during the festival will be randomly selected.

Notification:
February 1, 2024

Projection:
The Festival is open to the public. Accredited national and international press, as well as buyers and distributors of film and television.
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  • Andreas Langvatn

    Nice and polite people taking in my film to the film festival. Thank you so much, appreciate it.

    March 2023
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  • C.J. Miles

    As a new filmmaker, having an opportunity to produce a short film was very important to me. Arizona Faith & Family Film Festival is a great place to find like-minded folk. So grateful.

    March 2023
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  • Ryan Reece

    Was not able to attend, sadly, but the organizers were easy to work with. Would like a little more notice of selection in order to make arrangements to attend.

    February 2023
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  • Karen Braysher

    It was lovely for Material Things to have been selected in this festival Thank you very much.

    February 2023
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  • Ruth Garnes

    This was another great opportunity to share my mom with the world and I appreciate you selecting, "The Last Days of Ruth Miriam Andrews," to Aire in your festival. That meant a lot to me at this difficult time. Thanks again.

    February 2023
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