Sedona International Film Festival

The Sedona International Film Festival is a year-long celebration of the power of independent film and multi-cultural programming to inspire, educate, entertain and enlighten. As with film festivals and theatres around the world, only one-third of our income comes from ticket sales. The rest is raised through a combination of memberships, sponsorships, grants and fundraising events. Donations and memberships help sustain us all year long.

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Your donation will help us continue to bring the best in film and cultural programming to our community, patrons and all of Northern Arizona. And, an anonymous donor has agreed to match any gift you make through AZ Gives, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $5,000 in gifts!

With your help and that of the anonymous donor we can raise $10,000 on AZ Gives Day!

We are committed to using the power of independent filmmaking to inspire, educate, entertain and enlighten inspire you and your families.

We want to extend an especially heartfelt thank you to all of our supporters. We deeply appreciate your commitment to the Sedona International Film Festival and Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. Our members, friends, partners and regulars are what make our theatres such a special place. And ... EXCITING NEWS! We have opened our second screen/theatre: the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre! So we are able to bring DOUBLE the amount of cultural events to our supporters, patrons and our arts community!

AZ Gives Day is always an inspiring moment when we come together as Arizonans. Please help by making your AZ Gives contribution today. And, remember, your gift will be doubled by the anonymous donor!

WE APPRECIATE YOU!

The Cultural Heart of Sedona
The Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres have become the cultural heart of Sedona. In any given month, viewers can experience a wide variety of entertainment events far beyond those offered in most small communities and travel to Moscow, London, Milan and New York - all without leaving the comfort of their seats.

We offer daily programming throughout the year and present at least two independent films each week, along with numerous special events: the Met Live Opera productions; Ballet in Cinema (including big-screen HD productions from the Bolshoi Ballet, Royal Ballet, Lincoln Center and many others); the National Theatre of London; West End and Broadway productions; Shakespeare from the Globe, Royal Shakespeare Company and the Stratford Festival. We have even ventured into live theatre with small productions and touring shows. Our Art and Architecture in Cinema series, simulcast events, symphony broadcasts, live theatre and musical productions add to the wide variety of offerings for both residents and visitors.

For many, the Theatre has become a second home - a place to go alone or in a group and enjoy entertainment unavailable anywhere else in northern Arizona.

Can you imagine life in Sedona without our Theatre?

See the World Through a Different Lens
The Sedona International Film Festival - our marquee special event - began as a three-day gathering of locals interested in sharing the excitement of independent film. Today, the festival is a world-renowned nine-day event held annually. We feature premieres and showings of more than 160 independent films from around the world, augmented by Q&A sessions with filmmakers, free workshops, seminars and panel discussions. Our diverse selection of films is thought-provoking, entertaining, inspiring, stimulating and powerful - and often filled with humor.

Our goal is turning movies into motivation and art into activism. We achieve this through our special interest series on sustainability, world cinema and "docs that make a difference." In addition, family friendly films are shown to school children at no charge.

Our festival has gained in popularity and attendance each year and is nationally ranked among the top independent film festivals.

Can you imagine Sedona without our Film Festival?

Our Vision
The Sedona International Film Festival's vision is to remain the "Cultural Heart of Sedona" through innovative programming, world-class film and events that connect our community.

Testimonials

"The Sedona International Film Festival offers up a veritable smorgasbord of cultural delights on par with any that can be found in the world's greatest cultural centers! Thank you for generating a "Heart of Sedona" where the heartbeat of our community and world beats so loudly and in such unison!"
- Robin Staadecker, Film Festival Member

"We love the eclectic choice of independent films, live entertainment and the special events they provide us throughout the year. The Film Festival has helped to keep our lives bright and alive with entertainment, information and culture"
- Paul Lehnen, Film Festival Member

"The Sedona International Film Festival is the Cultural Heart of Sedona that affects positive change everyday...