Come celebrate 31 Years of Independents.
The 31st Arizona International Film Festival, the longest running film festival in Arizona, will run from April 19 to April 30, 2023 at The Screening Room, the Mercado Annex, the historic Hotel Congress and other exhibition venues throughout Downtown Tucson.
The ongoing Festival theme of Bridging Cultures provides a way for independent cinema to share images and voices from diverse cultures with Arizona communities. Since 1990, the Arizona International Film Festival has screened over 3200 films from 100 countries to over 172,000 Arizonans of all ages.
Remaining true to the independent spirit, the Arizona International Film Festival is a venue for independent filmmakers in search of an independent audience.
Awards will be made to the BEST in each category. The BEST OF ARIZONA also will be awarded to an Arizona entry. Special Jury Awards are also made for Outstanding Cinematography in a feature, Best Performance in a feature, and a film that exemplifies "Bridging Cultures."