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SUMMARY:Wild Inside
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Wild Inside” showing Aug. 4-9 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. \n“Wild Inside” premieres nationally (and in Sedona!) on International Owl Awareness Day\, August 4. \nWhat would happen if a captive-born owl with no survival skills tried to make it on his own in New York City? In “Wild Inside”\, we discover the answer is more incredible\, and more consequential\, than we could have ever imagined.  \nIn February 2023\, a Eurasian Eagle-Owl named Flaco escapes from the Central Park Zoo and sets off on a magical odyssey through the island of Manhattan. Flaco answers the call of the wild – and discovers he was wild inside all along.  \n“Wild Inside” is an underdog story of resilience and self-determination as Flaco the Owl beats the odds and accomplishes the impossible. Flaco busts out of his cage barely able to fly\, but he adapts\, he explores and eventually — it seems — he goes far beyond mere survival\, becoming an internationally known icon of freedom\, hooting from the highest water towers. He claims all of New York City as his wild kingdom.  \nThe remarkable story of Flaco raises some questions: is it right to keep a bird in a cage? Is there any real distinction between “zoo animals” and “wild animals”? How can we be better to our nonhuman neighbors?  \nThis one-of-a-kind owl’s epic song is sung in “Wild Inside” by a chorus of besotted New Yorkers – young and old\, bird-nerds and civilians\, many of them immigrants themselves – all of them reaching for a glimpse of the wild\, a glimmer of magic\, or even just someone to believe in. Everywhere Flaco goes\, he leaves that place and its people forever enchanted. \n“Wild Inside” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre Aug. 4-9. Showtimes will be Tuesday\, Aug. 4 at 4:00 p.m.; Saturday\, Aug. 8 at 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday\, Aug. 9 at 4:00 p.m. \nTickets are $12\, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information\, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A\, in West Sedona.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/wild-inside/
LOCATION:Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, 2030 W. State Route 89A\, Suite A-3\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
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SUMMARY:Of Color and Ink
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Of Color and Ink” showing Aug. 7 and 8 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. \nMeet the filmmaker! The writer/director of “Of Color and Ink” — Weimin Zhang — will be in Sedona to present the film and host a Q&A discussion following both screenings. \n“Of Color and Ink” is an extraordinary documentary film that uncovers the little-known exile journey of global artist Chang Dai-chien (1899-1983)\, China’s foremost 20th-century painter. He has often been compared with Picasso\, and his paintings outsell Van Gogh and have broken records at auction. \nThis is the first film to document Chang Dai-chien’s 30-year exile in South America\, Europe and the United States. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Weimin Zhang\, Of Color and Ink is the culmination of Zhang’s 12-year journey to unravel the mysteries and controversies surrounding his political\, artistic and spiritual quests. The film delves into Chang’s extraordinary life in exile\, highlighting the global context of his art and its broad impact as it crossed cultural boundaries and political borders — even more relevant in today’s world. \n“Of Color and Ink” argues for his significant influence on Western art and illustrates how his work formed a bridge between East and West. Last February\, The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco premiered Of Color and Ink\, and called it a significant revelation: “Despite being the world’s top-selling artist\, Chang Dai-chien’s life remained a mystery — until now.” \n“Of Color and Ink” has been acclaimed by critics as both a remarkable cinematic achievement and a significant scholarly contribution. \n \nWRITER/DIRECTOR WEIMIN ZHANG\nWeimin Zhang is an award-winning filmmaker and a prominent member of China’s Sixth Generation of filmmakers. She is a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy and Ohio University’s film school. Over the course of her career\, she has worked on numerous acclaimed films in both China and the United States as a director and cinematographer. Among her many achievements is The House of Spirit\, which received the Women in Film Award and was screened at more than a dozen film festivals. In 2007\, the Library of Congress acquired her interactive multimedia project\, Nüshu: The Women’s Secret Writing\, for its permanent collection. She also produced\, wrote\, and directed the feature documentary Missing Home: The Last Days of Beijing Hutongs\, which was presented at numerous international film festivals. \n“Of Color and Ink” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre on Friday\, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday\, Aug. 8 at 3:30 p.m. A Q&A discussion with writer/director Weimin Zhang will take place after both screenings. \nTickets are $12\, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information\, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A\, in West Sedona.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/of-color-and-ink/
LOCATION:Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre\, 2030 W. S.R. 89A\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
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SUMMARY:The Next Chapter: Psychedelics\, Healing\, and the Second Half of Life
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Next Chapter: Psychedelics\, Healing\, and the Second Half of Life” showing Aug. 7-9 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. \nPlease join us for a special screening event of “The Next Chapter: Psychedelics\, Healing\, and the Second Half of Life”\, an intimate and deeply personal documentary by filmmaker and producer Scott Paul Wright that explores the growing role of psychedelic-assisted therapy in the second half of life. \nFollowing adults over the age of 55 as they navigate depression\, anxiety\, grief\, and long-unresolved emotional pain\, “The Next Chapter” offers a compassionate look at what it means to seek healing\, meaning\, and renewal later in life. More than a film about treatment\, it is a story about courage\, vulnerability\, and the possibility of beginning again. \nScott’s own personal journey with psilocybin at age 68 inspired the creation of the film\, and he also appears as part of the story he set out to tell. \n“This is not a film about a drug. It is a film about people who refused to give up on themselves\, people who carried pain for years and finally found a way through it.” — Scott Paul Wright\, director. \n \nThere will be a special opening night discussion and audience Q&A on Friday\, Aug. 7 featuring filmmaker Scott Paul Wright (via Zoom) and moderated by Dr. Heidi J. Dalzell\, PsyD\, founder of Sedona Integrative Therapy. Dr. Dalzell is a licensed psychologist specializing in trauma\, grief\, eating disorders\, psychospiritual growth\, and the unique challenges and opportunities of midlife and later-life development. \nThis interactive discussion will invite audience members to ask questions about the making of the film\, Scott’s personal experience that inspired the project\, and the emerging role of psychedelic medicines as an adjunct to psychotherapy. Together\, Scott and Heidi will explore themes of healing\, aging\, meaning-making\, and the growing interest in psychedelic-assisted approaches for individuals seeking transformation in the second half of life. \nWhether you are curious about psychedelics\, interested in mental health and aging\, or simply drawn to stories of resilience and human possibility\, we invite you to join us for an evening of film\, conversation\, and community. \n“The Next Chapter: Psychedelics\, Healing\, and the Second Half of Life” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres Aug. 7-9. Showtimes will be Friday\, Aug. 7 at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday\, Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday\, Aug. 9 at 3:30 p.m. \nTickets are $12\, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information\, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A\, in West Sedona.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/the-next-chapter-psychedelics-healing-and-the-second-half-of-life/
LOCATION:Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, 2030 W. State Route 89A\, Suite A-3\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:In the Company of Wolves: An American Journey
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “In the Company of Wolves: An American Journey” showing Aug. 7-13 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. \n   \nJoin us for a special opening day Q&A discussion with special guests on Friday\, Aug. 7 at 4:00 p.m. Matt Barnes from the Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative and Courtney Vail from the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project and Emily Renn from the Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project will be in Sedona to introduce the film and host a post-film Q&A discussion. \nAcademy Award-winner Jeff Bridges narrates this stunning journey\, following wolves and other animals as co-travelers through American history — from the shores of England to the birth of the New Republic\, and ultimately the colonization of the vast\, contested landscapes of the modern American West. \nA place where the ensemble doesn’t merely walk through history; they trot\, lope\, stampede\, and migrate across it — reminding us that the wild and the domesticated alike have always reflected a deeper story of who we are as a nation\, and who we might yet become. \n“With surprising and little-known histories that stretch back to England before unfolding across the landscapes of the American West\, I never intended to make a film only about wolves\, although they figure prominently throughout\,” said director Susan Kucera. \n“It is through wolves\, bison\, horses\, sheep\, cattle\, and other animals that the film explores the strange contradictions\, myths\, unexpected connections\, competing ideas of freedom\, and the invention of the American frontier. And of course\, Jeff Bridges carries the story with curiosity\, humanity\, and gravitas.” \n“In the Company of Wolves: An American Journey” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres Aug. 7-13. Showtimes will be Friday and Tuesday\, Aug. 7 and 11 at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday\, Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m.; Monday\, Aug. 10 at 3:00 p.m.; and Wednesday and Thursday\, Aug. 12 and 13 at 7:00 p.m. \nTickets are $12\, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information\, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A\, in West Sedona. \n  \nOPENING DAY SPEAKER BIOS: \n \nMatt Barnes\, a research associate with the Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative\, is a range scientist\, wildlife conservationist\, and former ranch manager\, who works on Reintegrating Wildness in working landscapes. He works with land managers to improve rangeland stewardship and has worked with ranchers to prevent conflicts with large carnivores such as grizzly bears and wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains of Montana and Wyoming. He is a board member of the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project. \n \nCourtney Vail is a wildlife biologist and social scientist who has worked within the conservation and animal welfare field for over 30 years. With a deep background in environmental policy and psychology\, she has provided leadership for the design and implementation of diverse domestic and international programs\, campaigns\, and initiatives for marine and terrestrial wildlife across the private\, non-profit\, and government sectors\, seeking to align science and ethics. She is board chair of the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project. \n \nEmily Renn is a Ph.D. student in the School of Earth and Sustainability at Northern Arizona University\, seeking innovative\, inclusive\, and interdisciplinary approaches to human-Mexican gray wolf coexistence to ensure that wolves can thrive in self-sustaining and ecologically effective populations across the U.S. Southwest. She previously served as executive director of the Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/in-the-company-of-wolves-an-american-journey/
LOCATION:Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, 2030 W. State Route 89A\, Suite A-3\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
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SUMMARY:Couture
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Couture” showing Aug. 7-13 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. \nAcademy Award-winner Angelina Jolie stars as Maxine\, an American filmmaker who arrives in Paris during the frenzy of Fashion Week.  \nDrawn into a love story with a familiar collaborator as her path intersects with women of different ages and cultural backgrounds — all fighting to take control of their own destinies — Maxine finds herself on a deeply personal journey of self-discovery that forces her to confront the choices shaping her life. \n“One of the most vulnerable and layered performances of Jolie’s career.” — Next Best Picture \n“Couture” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres Aug. 7-13. Showtimes will be Friday\, Monday and Thursday\, Aug. 7\, 10 and 13 at 3:30 p.m.; Saturday\, Aug. 8 at 12:30 p.m.; Tuesday\, Aug. 11 at 7:00 p.m.; and Wednesday\, Aug. 12 at 4:00 p.m. \nTickets are $12\, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information\, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A\, in West Sedona.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/couture/
LOCATION:Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre\, 2030 W. S.R. 89A\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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