Saturday, April 22, 2023
Films From Arizona and the United States
This collection of short films and a feature film represents microbudget films from Arizona and the United States. Live and pre-recorded panels will take place between screening sessions. Your ticket grants you entrance to all short films, the feature film, panels, and the awards show for the evening. Schedule is subject to change.
Watch the complete discussion with Avai D’Amico.
Filmmaker Luncheon Keynote with Avai D'Amico
Saturday afternoon we held a filmmaker luncheon for filmmakers to raise money for local college students. The keynote speaker was Avai D’Amico, a cinematographer, director, and producer from Tucson.
Avai D’Amico
Cinematographer, Director, and Producer
Short Films from Arizona and the United States
“Bruiser”
Directed by Freddy Pinon
Arizona
“Up River”
Directed by Fritzy
Wisconsin
“Powerless”
Directed by Chris Hanna
Texas
“The Basement”
Directed by Rick James Aydelotte
Arizona
“Who Are You?”
Directed by Jacob Snider
Arizona
“In the Peephole”
Directed by Ryan Clausen
Arizona
Watch the complete interview with Fritzy.
Panel: "Up River" with Fritzy
Fritzy
Writer and Director, “Up River”
Unfortunately, the end of the panel was not recorded. We apologize for this mistake.
Short Films Panel
Josh Feldhake
Producer, “Bruiser”
Tyler Elder
Director of Photography, “Bruiser”
Jacob Snider
Director, “Who Are You?”
Rick James Aydelotte
Director, “The Basement”
Ryan Clausen
Writer, Director, and Producer, “In the Peephole”
Avai D’Amico
Director of Photography, “In the Peephole”
Born Loser
This feature film tells the story of a man who learns he has a biological predisposition to always pick products that are doomed to fail.
Directed by Damian Wiseman
Illinois
Watch the complete interview with Damian Wiseman.
Panel: "Born Loser" with Damian Wiseman
Damian Wiseman
Director, “Born Loser”
Awards Ceremony
Carpe and Zen Productions (Joseph Carpenter and Jacob Lauritzen) announce the winners for the film festival.
