The Phoenix Film Festival returns for its 26th annual event Thursday, April 9 – Sunday, April 19 at Harkins Scottsdale 101, bringing filmmakers and movie lovers together for another year of standout storytelling, special events, and community celebration.

Originally founded in 2001 by local filmmakers, the Phoenix Film Festival has grown into an 11-day celebration featuring 250+ films, plus filmmaking seminars, parties, and student workshops for more than 15,000 attendees.

Festival favorites will return, including the Party Pavilion, Industry Night, Film Prom, and Kids Day, along with new competition categories for 2026: Music Videos and Deaf Directed Shorts.

Enter for your chance to win a pair of flex passes for you and a guest to see four films of your choosing!

Flex Passes include four individual screening tickets to any four different films. Flex passes exclude Opening, Closing and Premiere film events, have no cash value, and are non-transferable. Find your new favorite movie at the 2025 Phoenix Film Festival!

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