Actor and writer Robert Larriviere wanted his screenplay to become a film, but he didn’t know how to make that happen until he submitted it to the 2024 Screenplay Competition at the Sedona International Film Festival and won the contest. Today, his screenplay, “This is Jan,” is now a short film. It was viewed in February as part of the 2025 Sedona International Film Festival. “This is actually my first screenplay and winning at Sedona was a huge moment,” he said. “At the time, ‘This is … [Read more...] about Screenwriters Get Noticed at Sedona International Film Festival
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Award-Winning Film Urges Community Action
Glory Girl Productions, in collaboration with BACK 2 BASICS & ONLIFE FOUNDATION will present a screening of the award-winning documentary, The Addict’s Wake, to the Flagstaff community on April 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Prochnow Auditorium on the NAU campus. Admission is free, so tickets are not necessary. In the wake of the opioid crisis and the emergence of deadly fentanyl pouring into the United States, the impact of drug addiction rages on, destroying communities and families. This … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Film Urges Community Action
Stars Come Out for Sedona International Film Festival
For nine days, Sedona rolled out the red carpet for filmmakers, actors, producers and writers in the 29th Annual Sedona International Film Festival, Feb. 18-26. During the event each year, the Red Rock Country becomes a mini Hollywood of sorts. So, it’s no surprise that residents and visitors found it commonplace last month to share a moment with “One Day at a Time” actor and local Glenn Scarpelli, wait for a ride next to “Taxi” star Judd Hirsch, catch Tim Daly on the fly [Wings], or get deep … [Read more...] about Stars Come Out for Sedona International Film Festival
Sedona Honors Mariette Hartley with Lifetime Achievement Award
Mariette Hartley and Jerry Sroka spent a sunny late-February day in the red rock country holding hands, quipping back and forth in their ongoing quick-witted banter and being nervous. The two veteran actors, married since 2005, were about to see their film, “Our Almost Completely True Story,” debut before a live audience at the Sedona International Film Festival. The movie is an almost completely true love story, and a really funny one, as evidenced by the laughter in the Sedona Performing … [Read more...] about Sedona Honors Mariette Hartley with Lifetime Achievement Award
Sedona Film Festival Inspires, Entertains, Touches Lives, Attracts Thousands
The entertainment industry brings us beauty, makes us think and laugh, and touches our hearts. The 27th Sedona International Film Festival, June 12-20, did just that with more than 180 films, from documentaries to feature films and animated shorts, and special celebrity appearances and performances. Some movies were streamed to ticket holders and others were featured before a live, socially-distanced audience, like “Perfumes,” which brought a collective sigh of relaxation with scenes from … [Read more...] about Sedona Film Festival Inspires, Entertains, Touches Lives, Attracts Thousands
Sedona Film Festival Unveiling New Theatre
As mid February approaches, construction crews are working furiously to complete the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Funded primarily by philanthropist and activist Mary Fisher, the plush theatre will feature state of the art audio and visual technology, enhancing the film viewing experience. The executive director of the Sedona International Film Festival, Patrick Schweiss, is brimming with enthusiasm. “Mary is an extraordinary and generous woman who makes so much good happen in the world (through … [Read more...] about Sedona Film Festival Unveiling New Theatre
