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SUMMARY:2026 Sedona International Film Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Passes NOW ON SALE for the 32nd Annual Sedona International Film Festival!\nFebruary 21-March 1\, 2026 \nNamed one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by MovieMaker Magazine TWO YEARS in a row! \nWe are pulling out all the stops to make this the GREATEST celebration of the BEST in independent film from around the world: February 21-March 1\, 2026. \nFrom features to shorts\, documentaries to animation and foreign films to student films\, you will be treated to a cinephile’s dream … NINE FULL DAYS and more than 150 films! \nAlready recognized by filmmakers and audiences as one of the top festivals in the nation\, the 32nd Anniversary edition will continue a tradition of honoring those motivated by passion for their art and driven by a love for making timely\, moving and important films. \nJoin filmmakers\, celebrities\, industry guests and film buffs from all around the world as Sedona takes center stage with its biggest celebration of film yet! \nSee you at the movies … \nBecome a Film Sedona Member and SAVE!\nCLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS. \n2026 PASS STRUCTURE AND PRICES\nAdvanced – purchased by non-members prior to December 31\, 2025\nAdv. Member – purchased by Film Sedona Members prior to December 31\, 2025\nRegular – purchased after January 1\, 2026 through Festival Week \nORDER BEFORE DEC. 31\, 2025 AND SAVE! \nGROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE! Call (928) 282-1177 for details! \nPRIORITY PASSES\nPlatinum and Gold Priority Passes give you first priority to enjoy the festival to the fullest.  Priority Pass Holders log in online and choose their tickets (and their seats) FIRST\, three weeks prior to the festival.  You can also schedule a phone appointment with our Box Office for personal assistance. \nBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Dual Passes are now available!\nIndividual Pass (1 ticket per film per pass)\nDual Pass: (1 or 2 tickets per film per pass – GREAT FOR COUPLES!) \nPLATINUM “All-Access” PRIORITY PASS\nThis is your all-access pass to all festival activities\, films\, events and parties! \n\nPre-festival “Preview Party” on Tuesday\, Jan. 27!\nPriority Ticketing and Seat Selection to all films!\nFilmmaker/VIP Lounge access all festival long!\nFilmmaker and VIP Receptions at the Sedona Performing Arts Center\, Mariposa\, Seven Canyons\, Agave of Sedona\, Hilton Resort\, Broome & Orchard\, Gerardo’s and more!\nRed Carpet Gala at Enchantment Resort\nAwards Brunch at Enchantment Resort\n\nPasses are non-refundable.\nRegular Price: $1\,500.00\nAdvanced Price: $1\,220.00\nAdvanced Member: $1\,125.00 \nDual Platinum Pass – Regular Price: $3\,000\nDual Platinum Pass – Advanced Price: $2\,440\nDual Platinum Pass – Advanced Member: $2\,250\n*Dual passes allow you to choose 1 or 2 tickets for each film!  Easier log-in for couples!
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/2026-sedona-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Sedona Arts Center\, 15 Art Barn Road\, Sedona\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oscar Shorts 2026: ANIMATION
DESCRIPTION:Now an annual film festival tradition\, Sedona audiences will be able to see all of the short films nominated for Academy Awards before the Oscar telecast on March 15. A perennial hit with audiences around the country (and the world)\, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. All of the Animated Short Film nominees will be featured in this program. \nThe Oscar-nominated Animated Shorts Program will include: \n \n• Butterfly (France): As a man swims in the sea\, memories come to the surface. The recollections are from his early childhood to his maturity all of which are linked to water. \n \n• Forevergreen (USA): An orphaned bear cub finds a home with a fatherly evergreen tree\, until his hunger for trash leads him to danger. \n \n• The Girl Who Cried Pearls (Canada): A haunting fable about a girl overwhelmed by sorrow\, the boy who loves her\, and how greed leads good hearts to wicked deeds. \n \n• Retirement Plan (Ireland): In the throes of his overstimulated\, energy poor midlife\, Ray fantasizes about everything he’d love to do in retirement\, once he finally has the “time.” \n \n• The Three Sisters (Israel/Cyprus/Russia): Three sisters living on an isolated island must rent out one of their houses. \nThe Oscar Animated Shorts Program will show: Friday and Saturday\, March 6 and 7 at 3:30 p.m.; Sunday and Tuesday\, March 8 and 10 at 6:30 p.m.; and Monday\, March 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/oscar-shorts-2026-animation/
LOCATION:Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre\, 2030 W. S.R. 89A\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:Natchez
DESCRIPTION:“Natchez” premiered at the recent Sedona Film Festival and is returning for a theatrical run for its national release. \n“Natchez” captures an unsettling clash between history and memory in a small Mississippi town; a layered mosaic of people contending with the weight of the past in a place where it is always present.  \nEqual parts amusing and disturbing\, we journey through an antebellum tourist destination at a crossroads as it grapples with a deeply troubled history that is so thoroughly ingrained in its present\, we’re left to wonder if it’s actually past at all. \n“Director Suzannah Herbert delivers a documentary where tradition and truth mix\, mingle\, and clash.” — Hammer to Nail \n“The genteel politeness on display at the start of the film falls away\, revealing an unsettling core.” — Hollywood Reporter \n“A tough and complex depiction of intractable racism.” — Film Comment \n“One of the best documentaries of the 21st century – and the 19th century as well. [A] stylish and sophisticated look at the Old South … Deliriously enjoyable and enlightening.” — The Moveable Fest \n“Natchez” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre March 6-11. Showtimes will be Friday and Saturday\, March 6 and 7 at 6:30 p.m.; and Monday\, Tuesday and Wednesday\, March 9\, 10 and 11 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/natchez/
LOCATION:Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre\, 2030 W. S.R. 89A\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oscar Shorts 2026: LIVE ACTION
DESCRIPTION:Now an annual film festival tradition\, Sedona audiences will be able to see all of the short films nominated for Academy Awards before the Oscar telecast on March 15. A perennial hit with audiences around the country (and the world)\, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. All of the Live Action Short Film nominees will be featured in this program. \nThe Oscar-nominated Live Action Shorts Program will include: \n \n• Butcher’s Stain (Israel): Samir\, an Arab Israeli working in a supermarket in Tel Aviv\, is accused of tearing down hostage posters in the break room. He sets out to prove his innocence to keep this job that he desperately needs. \n \n• A Friend of Dorothy (U.K.): A lonely widow’s (Miriam Margolyes) quiet life is upended when a teenage boy accidentally kicks his football into her garden. \n \n• Jane Austen’s Period Drama (USA): Set in England in 1813\, in the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal\, Miss Estrogenia Talbot gets her period. Her suitor\, Mr. Dickley\, mistakes the blood for an injury\, and it soon becomes clear that his expensive education has missed as spot. \n \n• The Singers (USA): An impromptu sing-off will decide the best singer in the bar tonight. \n \n• Two People Exchanging Saliva (France/USA): In a society where kissing is punishable by death and people pay for things by receiving slaps to the face\, Angeline\, an unhappy woman\, shops compulsively in a department store where she becomes fascinated by a playful salesgirl. Despite the prohibition of kissing\, the two become close\, raising the suspicions of a jealous colleague. \nThe Oscar Live Action Shorts Program will show: Friday\, Saturday and Thursday\, March 6\, 7 and 12 at 4:00 p.m.; Monday and Wednesday\, March 9 and 11 at 6:30 p.m.; and Tuesday\, March 10 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.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/oscar-shorts-2026-live-action/
LOCATION:Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, 2030 W. State Route 89A\, Suite A-3\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oscar Shorts 2026: DOCUMENTARIES
DESCRIPTION:Now an annual film festival tradition\, Sedona audiences will be able to see all of the short films nominated for Academy Awards before the Oscar telecast on March 15. A perennial hit with audiences around the country (and the world)\, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. All of the Documentary Short Film nominees will be featured in this program. \nThe Oscar-nominated Documentary Shorts Program will include: \n \n• All the Empty Rooms (USA): This film follows correspondent Steve Hartmand and photographer Lou Bopp as they embark on a seven-year-long project to document the empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. \n \n• Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud (USA): An intimate chronicle about documentary filmmaker Brent Renaud\, the first American journalist killed while reporting on the Russo-Ukrainian War. \n \n• Children No More: “Were and are Gone” (USA/Israel/U.K.): Israeli peace activists hold silent vigils in Tel Aviv\, displaying photos of Gaza’s young victims. Despite facing public backlash\, their wordless demonstrations powerfully highlight war’s human cost. \n \n• The Devil is Busy (USA): At an Atlanta abortion clinic besieged by protesters\, the director of operations takes necessary risks to safeguard staff and patients. \n \n• Perfectly a Strangeness (Canada/Chile): In the dazzling incandescence of an unknown desert\, three donkeys discover an abandoned astronomical observatory and the universe. A sensorial\, cinematic exploration of what a story can be. \nThe Oscar Documentary Shorts Program will show: Friday and Sunday\, March 6 and 8 at 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday\, March 10 at 4:00 p.m.; Wednesday\, March 11 at 3:00 p.m.; and Thursday\, March 12 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/oscar-shorts-2026-documentaries/
LOCATION:Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, 2030 W. State Route 89A\, Suite A-3\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:Othello
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s “Othello” rages to life like never before in a compelling new production starring David Harewood\, Toby Jones\, Caitlin FitzGerald\, Vinette Robinson and Luke Treadaway.  \nDirected by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris with music by PJ Harvey\, this epic story of manipulation\, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power\, rage and desire. Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen\, this is an electrifying star-studded Othello. \n“Othello” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Sunday\, March 8 at 2:30 p.m. and Thursday\, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. \nTickets are $15 general admission\, or $13 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/othello-2/
LOCATION:Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre\, 2030 W. S.R. 89A\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:Othello
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s “Othello” rages to life like never before in a compelling new production starring David Harewood\, Toby Jones\, Caitlin FitzGerald\, Vinette Robinson and Luke Treadaway.  \nDirected by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris with music by PJ Harvey\, this epic story of manipulation\, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power\, rage and desire. Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen\, this is an electrifying star-studded Othello. \n“Othello” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Sunday\, March 8 at 2:30 p.m. and Thursday\, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. \nTickets are $15 general admission\, or $13 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/othello/
LOCATION:Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre\, 2030 W. S.R. 89A\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:Past Cultures of the Verde Valley
DESCRIPTION:The featured speaker will be Neil Weintraub\, a retired Kaibab National Forest Archaeologist. Having conducted archaeological surveys and documentation of cultural sites across the Verde Valley in the late 1980s for Coconino National Forest Archaeologist Peter Pilles\, Neil was called to help with his skills when the find of a century presented itself. \nAlso joining in on the presentation will be Peter Pilles. He received his BA degree from Arizona State University in 1967. He worked at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 1967 until 1975\, when he became the Forest Archaeologist for the Coconino National Forest until retiring last year. Most of his archaeological survey and excavation work has been on the Navajo Reservation and in the Salt River valley\, the Flagstaff area\, and the Verde Valley. \nThe 1991 Tim’s Cave discovery was the result of a tourist flight on the outskirts of Sedona. Its discovery and subsequent findings led archaeologists to have a much better understanding of the cultural history of the Native ancestors of this region. \nDuring his presentation\, Neil will take you on a journey of the past\, while highlighting the nearby ancient sites of Palatki\, Honanki\, and the Crane Petroglyphs that are open to public visitation. \nYou will learn about the importance of these special places located in the most beautiful of places where we live — the Verde Valley. Be prepared to be inspired! \n“Past Cultures of the Verde Valley: Highlighting 1991 Tim’s Cave Discovery” will be presented at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Sunday\, March 8 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 to benefit the VVCAAS. 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. \nPhoto credit: Andy Seagle
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/past-cultures-of-the-verde-valley/
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 Living Room Music Series:  Christy Fisher
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, March 9 at 7:00 p.m.\, series creator Shondra Jepperson hosts an evening with the legendary Christy Fisher — a woman whose life has been a tapestry of rock-and-roll history\, high fashion\, and raw musical talent. \nThis interactive session moves beyond a standard performance to explore Christy’s “unplugged and unscripted” story. From her early days as the “Seamstress for the Band” for icons like Frank Zappa and Jimi Hendrix to her time as a 1970s recording artist who famously chose her artistic integrity over a “Merv Griffin makeover\,” Christy’s journey is as colorful as her renowned clothing designs. \n“Christy Fisher is the ultimate creative spirit\,” says award-winning songwriter-moderator Shondra Jepperson. “She has lived a dozen lives in the music and fashion worlds\, and her songwriting reflects that incredible depth. This evening is a rare opportunity to hear the stories behind the woman who was a ‘hippie kid’ at the 1968 Miami Pop Festival and went on to conquer both the stage and the boutique galleries of North America.” \nExecutive Director Patrick Schweiss added: “This series has become such a big hit because of the terrific artists Shondra is bringing to our stage. Our audiences are truly engaged and having so much fun with the relaxed style of these evenings and the unique opportunity to ask questions during the concert.” \nThe “In the Living Room Music Series” is made possible through the generous support of presenting sponsor Cleaner Quicker Car Wash\, alongside concert sponsors Sefton Engineering\, LaserGirl Skincare\, and new national sponsor MoonBrew. This collaborative support ensures that 100% of the ticket sales go directly to the performing artists and the Sedona International Film Festival. \nIn the Living Room Music Series featuring Christy Fisher will take the stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Monday\, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. \nTickets are $20 and are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office or by calling 928-282-1177 or online at the BUY TICKETS link above. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A\, in West Sedona.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/in-the-living-room-music-series-christy-fisher/
LOCATION:Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, 2030 W. State Route 89A\, Suite A-3\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:Banff Mountain Film Festival  World Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:This year’s screenings feature the world’s best mountain sport\, culture and environmental films\, letting you experience the thrill and challenges of the mountain environments that inspire us all. \nThe Sedona tour stop is two nights again this year: Tuesday\, March 10 and Wednesday\, March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Each night will feature a different program of films. Audience members can attend either one of the nights or get a package discount to attend both evenings. \nBanff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Hot on the heels of the festival that is held every fall in beautiful Banff\, Alberta\, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in more than 600 communities and more than 40 countries across the globe\, the Banff World Tour celebrates amazing achievements in outdoor storytelling and filmmaking worldwide! \nFrom the over 400 entries submitted into the festival each year\, award-winners and audience favorites are among the films that are carefully selected to play in theatres around the world. \nTraveling to remote vistas\, analyzing topical environmental issues\, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports the 2026 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. \nFilms showing Tuesday\, March 10:\n• Flow Vision: There is something that has always excited Ambroise in Downhill Skateboarding: it’s those moments you experience two or three times in a season or even in your life. He has only experienced this a few times in his life while skating\, so he decided to skate the most challenging road in Europe to immerse himself in this mental state — the flow state.\n• Bridgers: Two Bozeman-based ski patrollers reflect on the rapid changes facing their home and the sport they love. With 50 seasons under his belt\, Dene Brandt regards the future with an optimism that infects his younger co-worker.\n• Robson: Two world-class ski mountaineers — Christina Lustenberger and Guillaume Pierrel — attempt a daring first descent of Mount Robson’s South Face\, retracing the footsteps of alpine pioneers and the weight of a legacy that has challenged generations.\n• Carving Lines: A visual diary of a printmaker depicting a popular ski touring zone through her art medium of print making.\n• The Book of George: From Brooklyn’s concrete jungle to the heart of the Everglades\, meet George McKenzie Jr.\, a Black photographer transforming his lens into a beacon of change. Swapping the weight of a gun for the promise of a camera\, George found his calling amid nature’s raw grandeur\, capturing everything from city pigeons and rats to elusive panthers.\n• Emil and Karl: Little Wheels\, Big Mountains: Jakob and Konne\, two adventurous fathers bring their two year old sons\, on a six-day mountain bike tour through the Swiss Alps. From rumbling stomachs and croissant crises to unavoidable tantrums – what begins as an ideal plan quickly turns into a test of patience for all four.\n• Reel Rock: Riders on the Storm: Big wall climber Siebe Vanhee enlists Drew Smith and fellow Belgian countrymen Nico Favresse and Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll to attempt the first free ascent of the elusive Riders on the Storm route on the East Face of Patagonia’s Torre Central. \nFilms showing Wednesday\, March 11:\n• Cold Calls: A ski film pieced together through conversations\, memories\, and whatever the season decided to offer.\n• My Grandmother’s Sketchbook – Under Mount Blanc: All it took was a few simple sketches from Max Romey’s Grandmother’s sketchbook to lead him on a generational scavenger hunt halfway across the world. The goal: to find and sketch from the exact spot where she stood all those years ago under Mont Blanc and make the same sketch in the same spot.\n• Old Man Lightning: The best climbing\, comedy\, comeback ever made\, with a conservation plight. It will make you laugh and cry.\n• Jaunt: In a stark warehouse office\, Justice is weighed down by mounting deadlines and an endless to-do list. But every day\, he finds escape in a one-hour ritual that reignites his spirit.\n• A Baffin Vacation\, Love on Ice: Join adventurers Erik and Sarah on yet another outrageous Baffin Vacation as they kite-ski north along the remote coastline of Baffin. Over their 69-day holiday\, they ski mountains\, climb an epic big wall\, and cross a glacier in search of new rivers to whitewater kayak.\n• Mandala: Kilian Bron and his team journey from Kathmandu to Nepal’s remote Dolpo region\, navigating dizzying ridgelines and timeless villages. Blending adventure\, reflection\, and the human connection\, their ride captures the raw essence of exploration in one of the world’s most secluded valleys.\n• King of Chaos: Justinas Leveika: By day\, Justinas Leveika manages a nursing home. In his spare time\, he’s attempting a brutal cycling endurance challenge: to ride three of the longest\, toughest bikepacking races in North America in a single year. With an intimate perspective on time and aging\, Justinas races not to win\, but to live. \nJoin the Sedona International Film Festival and film and adventure enthusiasts when the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings the spirit of outdoor adventure to Sedona\, at the Sedona Performing Arts Center (995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road) on Tuesday\, March 10 and Wednesday\, March 11 at 7 p.m. each night. \nThe Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour stop in Sedona is made possible by a generous grant from the Leo & Rhea Fay Fruhman Foundation and is sponsored by the Sedona Sister Cities Association. \nTickets for each individual night are $20 general admission; $17 for film festival members and students. A two-night package discount is offered to attend both evenings: $35 general admission and $29 for film festival members. \nClick on the BUY TICKETS link above to order tickets online\, or call 928-282-1177 to order by phone. Tickets can also be ordered in person at the Sedona International Film Festival office at 2030 W. State Route 89A in West Sedona.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/banff-mountain-film-festival-world-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Sedona Performing Arts Center\, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:Flagstaff Premiere: Ghost Elephants
DESCRIPTION:This series continues on Wednesday\, March 11 with the Flagstaff premiere of “Ghost Elephants” at 7:00 p.m. at Theatrikos Theatre Company. \nDirected\, narrated and written by legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog\, “Ghost Elephants” is a lyrical tale of survival\, reconnection and the enduring power of ancient knowledge in the face of modern loss. \nIn the mist-covered highlands of Angola\, deep within its forests\, a mystery endures: the elusive ghost elephants of Lisima\, the potential living descendants of the largest land mammal ever recorded. Steve Boyes\, conservation biologist and leader of the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project\, is determined to prove their existence. \nIn order to find these elusive elephants\, Boyes and fellow National Geographic Explorer Kerllen Costa have teamed up with three KhoiSan master trackers: Xui\, Xui Dawid\, and Kobus. Refugees from a war-torn past who have faced considerable marginalization in southern Africa\, the trackers return to their ancestral lands to succeed where advanced technology could not. \n“Ghost Elephants” will show at Theatrikos Theatre Company on Wednesday\, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission and $9 for Film Festival members. \nFor tickets and more information\, please call 928-282-1177. Tickets can also be ordered in advance online at the BUY TICKETS link above. \n  \n \nTheatrikos Theatre Company is located at 11 W. Cherry Ave. in Downtown Flagstaff. \n  \n \nThis partnership and collaboration is made possible by a generous grant from Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/flagstaff-premiere-ghost-elephants/
LOCATION:Theatrikos Theatre Company\, 11 W. Cherry Ave.\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260312T203000
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SUMMARY:Movie Soundtrack Surround Sound Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:You will be blown away by this dark room 5.1 Surround Sound Music Experience in Sedona’s best sound system\, the Mary D. Fisher Theater. \nAfter 3 years of 5.1 Surround Sound music\, this is Koz’s first audio/visual film experience. This is a one-of-a-kind audio/visual thrill ride with sequences from the movies Avatar\, Gravity\, August Rush\, The Greatest Showman\, and exhilarating sound tracks by Hans Zimmer\, composer of over 150 films. Epic movies like The Lion King\, Gladiator\, Pirates of The Caribbean\, The Da Vinci Code\, Interstellar\, and The Dark Knight. This tornado of the senses will blow you away! \nPresented by Award-Winning Surround Sound composer/producer Koz Mraz (Discus Award\, 5.1 Category 2001\, Communicator Surround Award 2002\, Aurora Surround Award & Surround Grammy nominee 2005). A College Professor at Citrus College\, Glendale\, and Pasadena College\, Mraz taught classes in music production\, audio engineering\, and broadcast technology for over 15 years. He offers educational presentations via the Fair Use Doctrine of the U.S. Copyright Statute. Under the fair use doctrine of the U.S. copyright statute\, it is permissible to use portions of a copywritten work for purposes such as commentary\, criticism\, and education. \nSeating is limited. Get your tickets today for this popular event. \n“Movie Soundtrack Surround Sound Spectacular” takes place Thursday\, March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Tickets are $20. 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/movie-soundtrack-surround-sound-spectacular/
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:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260501T081432
CREATED:20260304T131323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T160837Z
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SUMMARY:The Shepherd and the Bear
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Shepherd and the Bear” showing March 13-18 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. \nSet high in the majestic French Pyrenees\, “The Shepherd and The Bear” explores a conflict provoked by the reintroduction of brown bears in the midst of a traditional shepherding community. \nThe film follows an ageing shepherd who struggles to find a successor as bears prey on his flock\, and a teenage boy who becomes obsessed with tracking the bears. \nThrough its breathtaking cinematography and immersive storytelling\, “The Shepherd and The Bear” is a modern folktale about tradition\, community and humanity’s relationship with a vanishing natural world. \n“Unforgettable.” — Deadline \n“An immersive\, lyrical ode to both nature and to those bewitched by it.” — Time Out \n“A visual and sonic record of a land torn by an existential divide … breathtaking.” — Gazettely \n“The Shepherd and the Bear” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre March 13-18. Showtimes will be Friday\, Saturday and Sunday\, March 13\, 14 and 15 at 6:30 p.m.; and Monday and Wednesday\, March 16 and 18 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-shepherd-and-the-bear/
LOCATION:Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre\, 2030 W. S.R. 89A\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260501T081432
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T161036Z
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SUMMARY:The Secret Agent
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of “The Secret Agent” showing March 13-19 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. \n“The Secret Agent” is nominated for four Academy Awards\, including Best Motion Picture of the Year\, Best International Feature Film\, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Wagner Moura) and Best Casting. \nAmid the raucous revelry of Carnival week\, a widower named Marcelo (Wagner Moura) arrives in 1977 in Recife\, Brazil\, a city as vibrant as it is violent. A technology researcher who suddenly finds himself an unwitting target in the heart of the dictatorship’s political maelstrom\, Marcelo is a man on the run from mercenary killers\, from ghosts of the past and from the ruthless\, mischievously militant spirit of Brazil in 1977. \nIn the midst of these mounting threats\, Marcelo\, with the help of a mysterious woman named Elza and her compatriots in the country’s growing underground resistance\, remains primarily focused on escaping Brazil with his young son. \nMaster filmmaker Kleber Mendonca Filho teams up with renowned actor Wagner Moura — giving an extraordinary\, career-defining performance — to craft a thrillingly unpredictable\, playfully shape-shifting epic steeped in history even as it feels remarkably contemporary\, paying affectionate tribute to the movies of Filho’s youth while unfolding against the backdrop of political turmoil and palpable danger. \n“The Secret Agent” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre March 13-19. Showtimes will be Friday\, Saturday and Sunday\, March 13\, 14 and 15 at 3:00 p.m.; and Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday\, March 16\, 17\, 18 and 19 at 6:30 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-secret-agent/
LOCATION:Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre\, 2030 W. S.R. 89A\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260501T081432
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SUMMARY:Four Rational People
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Four Rational People” showing March 13-19 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. \nAfter nearly 50 years of making music together\, the Emerson String Quartet plays its final notes. An intimate and timeless tour film. \nGoethe once said that a string quartet is like “a conversation between four rational people”\, and for the members of the Emerson String Quartet\, that conversation is coming to a bittersweet ending as they embark on their final season of a fifty-year history that includes 9 Grammy Awards and thousands of concerts. \nInterweaving vivid memories of the Emerson Quartet’s past with delicate observations of life on the road in the weeks and days before disbanding\, “Four Rational People” explores the group’s difficult decision to walk away from the things that they cherish most in life: the music they play and the friends they hold dear. \nA frank examination of the tyranny of aging and a passing of the torch to a new generation of artists\, “Four Rational People” culminates with one final Emerson Quartet performance for the ages\, leaving all to ponder what happens to us after the final curtain. \n“Four Rational People” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre March 13-19. Showtimes will be Friday\, Sunday and Monday\, March 13\, 15 and 16 at 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday\, March 17 at 3:00 p.m.; and Wednesday and Thursday\, March 18 and 19 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.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/four-rational-people/
LOCATION:Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, 2030 W. State Route 89A\, Suite A-3\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dreams
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Dreams” showing March 13-19 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. \nA powerful socialite and a promising ballet dancer begin a dangerous affair. Fernando (Isaac Hernández)\, a young ballet dancer from Mexico\, dreams of international recognition and a life in the U.S. \nBelieving his lover\, Jennifer (Academy Award-winner Jessica Chastain)\, a socialite and philanthropist\, will support him\, he leaves everything behind — narrowly escaping death in the process. However\, his arrival disrupts Jennifer’s carefully curated world. She will do anything to protect both their futures — and the life she has built. \n“Dreams” is a tense\, erotic drama from acclaimed director Michel Franco. \n“Dreams” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres March 13-19. Showtimes will be Friday\, Sunday and Monday\, March 13\, 15 and 16 at 7:00 p.m.; and Tuesday and Thursday\, March 17 and 19 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/dreams/
LOCATION:Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, 2030 W. State Route 89A\, Suite A-3\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081432
CREATED:20260303T185200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185200Z
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SUMMARY:Improv Show: The Vortex Ate My Leprechaun!
DESCRIPTION:Outstanding comedic talent Ryan Rice and Second City Chicago-trained improviser Nick Shank joined the troupe six months ago. Hilarious Shakespearean actor Nathaniel Montgomery joined a few years back\, as well. All three bring their own special energies\, characters\, and impeccable comedic timing to Sedona’s longest-running improv troupe. \nThese performers join Second City Chicago-trained local favorites Derek Dujardin\, Shaeri Richards\, Chris Redish\, Shaunn Cochran\, Betty Testa\, Linda Roemer\, and Mary Carder. \n \n“Zenprov Comedy is the funniest improv troupe in Northern Arizona. People told me they were laughing so hard that their cheeks were hurting\,” said Mr. Patrick Schweiss\, Executive Director of the Sedona International Film Festival. \nGuest director Chris Redish says\, “There’s nothing we like more than making fun of ourselves\, and a show about the eccentricities of Sedona is the perfect opportunity to do that! Plus\, with St Patrick’s Day just around the corner\, we all get to practice our Irish accents\, with varying degrees of success!” \nThis show’s improvised game will include Sedona Returns Department\, where actors get to ‘return’ an aspect of Sedona they don’t like after living here\, and exchange it with something they would love for our community to have\, like a new Trader Joe’s. And also Chicago-style long-form. \nZenprov Comedy performs a mix of fast-paced\, hilarious\, improvised scenes created in the moment based on audience suggestions\, where scenes and characters interconnect. Unlike sketch or stand-up comedy\, nothing is scripted or prepared in advance\, so it is never the same show twice. \nZenprov Comedy is a local favorite that taps into the rich source material of living in a place steeped in spirituality\, UFOs\, vortexes\, gurus\, radical vegans\, and confused tourists lost in roundabouts. Zenprov’s otherworldly performances explore inventive satire and cosmic giggles. Please note the show is rated PG-13 but occasionally ventures into R territory. Performances can be suggestive\, irreverent\, and unapologetic\, but always apolitical. \nThis show may sell out\, so be sure to reserve tickets ahead of time. The show’s runtime is approximately 90 minutes. Tickets for this unique event are $16 in advance and $18 at the door. Purchase tickets online at Sedona at the BUY TICKETS link above. Mary D. Fisher Theatre is located at 2030 W. State Route 89A\, Sedona. To learn more about Zenprov\, visit ZenprovComedy.com.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/the-vortex-ate-my-leprechaun/
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:20260317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260501T081432
CREATED:20260303T074753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T161331Z
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SUMMARY:The Songs of Lennon and McCartney
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “The Songs of Lennon and McCartney” starring The Sun Kings Acoustic Duo – Unplugged live at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday\, March 17 and 18. \n“The Songs of Lennon and McCartney” features Drew Harrison and Scott Southard\, the voices of Lennon and McCartney in one of America’s favorite and critically acclaimed Beatles tribute groups. A pair of top-notch singer/songwriters in their own right\, Drew and Scott share in acoustic performance their passion for the music of The Beatles and the John and Paul singing and writing partnership. \nDrew Harrison\, leader of The Sun Kings — A Beatles tribute as nature Intended — lends the uncanny vocals that have earned him recognition as one of the best Lennon interpreters in the world. He captures not only the sound\, but the nuance and emotion of Lennon’s voice\, without mimicry. A musician since 15\, Drew authentically conveys the detail\, sound\, and spirit of Lennon’s rhythm guitar playing; so important to the Beatles’ overall sound. In addition to The Sun Kings\, Drew also produces the shows In the Spirit of Lennon – Unplugged and Plastic Fauxno Band\, a full band tribute to the music and legacy of Lennon’s solo career. \n \nScott Southard\, an original singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist\, hails from Klamath Falls\, Oregon. He got his first guitar on his 9th birthday but later switched to upright bass. Ever musically curious\, Scott learned the mandolin and played bluegrass for several years. Failing to agree on a hairstyle kept him moving from band to band\, playing originals and covers of everything from Rush to Ellington. Eventually he decided the real money was in painstakingly crafted\, harmony laden\, intellectual semi-acoustic folk rock. Scott has been the McCartney in The Sun Kings since 2017. He also teaches video production at Folsom High School and performs with the Tom Petty tribute\, Great Wide Open. \nDrew and Scott present an enjoyable evening of your favorite Beatles songs\, with stories about the songs\, all laced with quite a bit of humor. This is a must-not-miss! \n“The Songs of Lennon and McCartney” takes the stage on Tuesday\, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday\, March 18 at 4:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. All tickets include a meet-and-greet with Drew Harrison and Scott Southard in the lobby after the show. \nClick on the BUY TICKETS link above to order tickets online\, or call 928-282-1177 to order by phone. Both the Sedona International Film Festival Office and the Mary D. Fisher Theatre are located at 2030 W. SR 89A in West Sedona.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/the-songs-of-lennon-and-mccartney/
LOCATION:Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, 2030 W. State Route 89A\, Suite A-3\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081432
CREATED:20260304T143238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T161456Z
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SUMMARY:Some Like It Hot
DESCRIPTION:Northern Arizona University and the Sedona International Film Festival are partnering to present The Classics\, a monthly classic film series on the third Thursdays of March and April. \nNAU/SIFF Classics will be curated and hosted by School of Communication Professor Emeritus Paul Helford. \nThe series will continue on Thursday\, March 19 with “Some Like It Hot” — from 1959 — written and directed by Billy Wilder and starring Marilyn Monroe\, Tony Curtis\, Jack Lemmon\, George Raft\, Joe E. Brown\, Pat O’Brien. \n“Some Like It Hot” is American Film Institute’s Funniest Comedy of all time. Two hard luck Prohibition era musicians — played by Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis — witness the gangland St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and are forced to flee Chicago\, disguising themselves as women and joining an all-female band whose lead singer is Marilyn Monroe at her most spectacular. This year marks the centennial of Monroe’s birth. \nPaul Helford will introduce each film\, provide historical and artistic context\, and lead a discussion following the movie. \nA lifelong film lover Helford has taught and written about films for over 50 years. As a television station manager and award-winning producer\, he produced and hosted a weekly classic TV film show. He’s taught high school and college film classes. At NAU he started the film program major in 2006 and has co-directed and co-hosted the NAU College of Arts and Letters film series since 2004. \n“Some Like It Hot” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Thursday\, March 19 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets 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/some-like-it-hot/
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:20260324
DTSTAMP:20260501T081432
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SUMMARY:Tuesdays with Morrie
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to continue the 2026 season of its Sedona Professional Theatre Company with “Tuesdays with Morrie” live on stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, running March 20-22. \n“Tuesdays with Morrie” — written by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom and based on the book by Mitch Albom — stars Chris Mixon and Philip Orazio and is directed by Paul Mason Barnes. \n“Tuesdays with Morrie” is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom\, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career\, and Morrie Schwartz\, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation\, Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie\, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life. \n \nCHRIS MIXON\nChris Mixon’s theatre credits include the Utah Shakespeare Festival (12 seasons) and many shows with Salt Lake’s Pioneer Theatre Company\, Milwaukee Rep.\, Cincinnati Playhouse\, Philadelphia Theatre Co.\, George Street Theatre\, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis\, GeVa Theatre Center\, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival (11 seasons)\, the Great River Shakespeare Festival (9 seasons)\, and many shows with the Orlando\, Hudson Valley and Nebraska Shakespeare Festivals. Chris was a resident company member with The Pearl Theatre Company in NYC for 7 years\, and he spent a year touring with Broadway’s How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starring Ralph Macchio and Roger Bart. Film & TV credits: Law & Order\, One Life to Live\, All My Children and The Rosa Parks Story starring Angela Bassett. \n \nPHILIP ORAZIO\nPhilip Orazio has been working professionally as an actor for the past ten years\, and teaching acting for the past five. After graduating from the University of Houston with an Masters of Fine Arts in Acting\, where he also taught undergraduate acting classes\, Philip moved to LA to further pursue his acting career. Philip has also trained at The University of Portland with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Theatre\, The Del Arte School the Physical Theatre\, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He has acted across the country in regional theaters\, theater festivals\, commercials\, films\, and television shows. He’s been teaching at the Actor‘s Studio of Orange County for the past four years. His courses include Beginning Acting\, Intermediate Acting\, Teen Acting\, Summer Camps\, Film Intensives\, and Film Technique. \n“Tuesdays with Morrie” is generously sponsored by Sandi Schenholm. Season sponsors are Renee and Doug Leuthold and Chuck Marr. \n“Tuesdays with Morrie” will take the stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Friday\, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday\, March 21 and 22 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. \nFor 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/tuesdays-with-morrie/
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:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260501T081432
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SUMMARY:Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It” showing March 20-26 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. \nFeaturing never-before-seen archival footage\, studio outtakes\, and rare photos\, “Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It” is an exhilarating documentary about the legendary Grammy-winning musician whose signature sound shaped the work of The Beatles\, The Rolling Stones\, Ray Charles\, Sly Stone\, Aretha Franklin\, and countless others. \nBilly Preston was perhaps the most unsung musical hero of his time. Born in Houston\, Texas\, in 1946\, he arrived in Los Angeles with his family three years later. At just 5 years old\, he was backing gospel legend Mahalia Jackson. By age 10\, he was appearing with Ray Charles on film\, and by age 15\, he was touring with Little Richard in Hamburg\, Germany\, where he met Richard’s opening act — The Beatles. \nHe would later perform and record with the biggest names in music\, including The Beatles\, The Rolling Stones\, Eric Clapton\, Barbra Streisand\, Johnny Cash\, Neil Diamond\, the Red Hot Chili Peppers\, and countless others. \nHe generated his own unforgettable No. 1 hits\, including “Outa-Space\,” “Will It Go Round in Circles\,” “Nothing from Nothing\,” and “You Are So Beautiful” — and his first hit single in 1969\, on The Beatles’ Apple Records\, “That’s The Way God Planned It\,” produced by his lifelong friend\, George Harrison. \nDespite his success\, Billy struggled to reconcile his deep relationship with the Black church with his sexuality\, setting off a lifelong quest to find love and acceptance. \n“Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres March 20-26. Showtimes will be Friday\, March 20 at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday and Wednesday\, March 22 and 25 at 7:00 p.m.; Monday\, March 23 at 3:00 p.m.; Tuesday\, March 24 at 4:00 p.m.; and Thursday\, March 26 at 4:00 and 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.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/billy-preston-thats-the-way-god-planned-it/
LOCATION:Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, 2030 W. State Route 89A\, Suite A-3\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:The President’s Cake
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The President’s Cake” showing March 20-26 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. \n“The President’s Cake” was the winner of the Camera D’Or and Audience Award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival\, and the Official Iraq Entry for the Best International Film Academy Award 2025. \nWhile people across 1990’s Iraq struggle to survive\, 9-year old Lamia has been selected to prepare a cake to celebrate the President’s birthday. In a landscape of fear and scarcity\, where basic ingredients are nearly impossible to find\, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of eggs\, flour\, and sugar. Accompanied by her grandmother\, her loyal friend Saeed\, and her pet rooster Hindi\, she navigates vendors and police officers along the way. \n“The President’s Cake” embodies innocence\, imagination\, and inner strength. \n“The President’s Cake” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre March 20-26. Showtimes will be Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday and Monday\, March 20\, 21\, 22 and 23 at 3:30 p.m.; and Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday\, March 24\, 25 and 26 at 6:30 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-presidents-cake/
LOCATION:Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre\, 2030 W. S.R. 89A\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tristan und Isolde: Met Live Opera
DESCRIPTION:The Mary D. Fisher Theatre is honored to be the home for the Met Live Opera programs for the 2025-2026 season\, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.  \nThe season continues with Richard Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” live via simulcast on Saturday\, March 21 at 9 a.m. and the encore presentation on Wednesday\, March 25 at 1 p.m. \nPlan to come early as John Steinbrunner will lead a pre-opera talk one hour before the LIVE production on Saturday. \nAfter years of anticipation\, a truly unmissable event arrives in cinemas worldwide on March 21 as the electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. \nThe momentous occasion also marks the advent of a new\, Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon — hailed by The New York Times as “the most visionary opera director of his generation” and the first American to direct an opera at the famed Wagner festival in Bayreuth — as well as Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s first time leading “Tristan und Isolde” at the Met. \nMezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova reprises her portrayal of Brangäne\, alongside bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny\, who sings Kurwenal after celebrated Met appearances in Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer and Ring cycle. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes an important role debut as King Marke. \nACT I\nIsolde is being escorted by Tristan on his ship to Cornwall\, whose ruler (and Tristan’s foster father)\, Marke\, she is to marry. She tells her companion\, Brangäne\, how she once treated Tristan’s wounds after he killed her betrothed\, Morold. Now humiliated by her captivity\, she asks Brangäne to prepare poison for her and Tristan to drink. Brangäne gives them a love potion instead. As the ship sails into the harbor\, Tristan and Isolde confess their love. \nACT II\nThe lovers meet in secret while Marke is away. Tristan expresses his belief that love can only find fulfillment at night. Faced with the inevitability of their parting at daybreak\, Tristan and Isolde resolve to die. Marke discovers them and is devastated by Tristan’s disloyalty. Tristan implores Isolde to set off into the night with him. She agrees. After a struggle with Marke’s men\, Tristan is wounded and collapses. \nACT III\nTristan is lying in a coma with Kurwenal\, his aide\, watching over him. As his life slips away\, he recalls traumatic events\, including the death of his parents. Kurwenal has summoned Isolde\, and when her ship appears\, the delirious Tristan tears off his bandages and dies in her arms. Marke and Brangäne try to draw Isolde back to the realm of day and life\, but she expires in a rapture of ecstatic love. \nThe 2025-2026 Met Live Opera season in Sedona is generously sponsored by Chris Fladlien. \nThe Met Live Opera’s “Tristan und Isolde” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Saturday\, March 21 at 9 a.m. (live simulcast) with an encore on Wednesday\, March 25 at 1 p.m. The pre-opera talk will take place one hour before the live Saturday simulcast. \nTickets are $25 general admission\, $22 for Film Festival members\, and $15 for students. Tickets are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office or by calling 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/tristan-und-isolde-met-live-opera/
LOCATION:Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, 2030 W. State Route 89A\, Suite A-3\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ghost Elephants
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Ghost Elephants” showing March 21-26 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. \nDirected\, narrated and written by legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog\, “Ghost Elephants” is a lyrical tale of survival\, reconnection and the enduring power of ancient knowledge in the face of modern loss. \nIn the mist-covered highlands of Angola\, deep within its forests\, a mystery endures: the elusive ghost elephants of Lisima\, the potential living descendants of the largest land mammal ever recorded. Steve Boyes\, conservation biologist and leader of the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project\, is determined to prove their existence. \nIn order to find these elusive elephants\, Boyes and fellow National Geographic Explorer Kerllen Costa have teamed up with three KhoiSan master trackers: Xui\, Xui Dawid\, and Kobus. Refugees from a war-torn past who have faced considerable marginalization in southern Africa\, the trackers return to their ancestral lands to succeed where advanced technology could not. \n“Ghost Elephants” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres March 21-26. Showtimes will be Saturday\, Sunday and Monday\, March 21\, 22 and 23 at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday\, March 24 at 7:00 p.m.; and Wednesday and Thursday\, March 25 and 26 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/ghost-elephants/
LOCATION:Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre\, 2030 W. S.R. 89A\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:In the Living Room Music Series:  Gary Simpkins\, Tony Cook and Kris Baldwin
DESCRIPTION:The “In the Living Room Music Series” continues its success with deep dives into the lives of local musicians at the Sedona International Film Festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. \nOn Monday\, March 23 at 7:00 p.m.\, series creator Shondra Jepperson sits down with singer-songwriter Gary Simpkins\, fiddler Tony Cook\, and Canadian bassist Kris Baldwin for an evening of their career and personal stories. \nModeled after the legendary “Inside the Actors Studio\,” this interactive series moves away from a standard concert format. With Award-winning songwriter Shondra as moderator\, the audience is welcome to ask the artists questions during their concert. Gary Simpkins may be a new name to some in Sedona\, although he is a celebrated musical treasure in the Verde Valley\, known for his songwriting and seasoned musicianship as a single and his band\, Spare Change. \n“My joy in producing this series is introducing our community to the incredible talent right in our own backyard\,” says creator Shondra Jepperson. “Gary Simpkins is a phenomenal songwriter whose work carries a genuine\, soulful weight. I refer to Gary as our own John Prine. Tony and Kris are brilliant musicians – I can hardly wait for the Sedona audience to discover these musical gems of our community.” \nExecutive Director Patrick Schweiss added: “We’re excited to welcome Gary Simpkins to the Mary D. Fisher stage. He’s been a cornerstone of the Verde Valley music scene\, and his bringing to Sedona with him\, musicians Tony and Kris is exactly what this series is about. It’s an evening of discovery that our patrons are going to love.” \nThe “In the Living Room Music Series” is made possible through the generous support of presenting sponsor Cleaner Quicker Car Wash\, alongside concert sponsors Sefton Engineering\, LaserGirl Skincare\, and new national sponsor MoonBrew. This collaborative support ensures that 100% of the ticket sales go directly to the performing artists and the Sedona International Film Festival. \nIn the Living Room Music Series featuring Gary Simpkins\, Tony Cook and Kris Baldwin will take the stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Monday\, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. \nTickets are $20 and are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office or by calling 928-282-1177 or online at the BUY TICKETS link above. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A\, in West Sedona.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/in-the-living-room-music-series-gary-simpkins-tony-cook-and-kris-baldwin/
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:20260331
DTSTAMP:20260501T081432
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SUMMARY:Turner & Constable
DESCRIPTION:Sedona International Film Festival presents the Exhibition on Screen series with “Turner & Constable”. The film will premiere in Sedona on March 24 and 29 at the festival’s Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. \nCelebrating the 250th anniversary of their births\, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition. \nTwo of Britain’s greatest painters\, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other\, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Tate Britain is brought these two greats together for a groundbreaking exhibition\, in London from November 2025 to April 2026\, and Exhibition on Screen once again has exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and remarkable stories to the big screen so that you can enjoy both film and exhibition together. \nDiscover unexpected sides to both artists with intimate views of sketchbooks and personal items and insights from leading experts. \nTurner’s blazing sunsets and sublime scenes from his travels and Constable’s idealized depictions of beloved places from home whipped the public of the time into a frenzy of enthusiasm. Constable represents the very best of the old school of realism and pastoral nostalgia; Turner\, an exciting new way of depicting emotion and dreamlike impressions. Critics compared their starkly different styles to a clash of ‘fire and water’. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to see these greats side-by-side\, as they so often were in life\, on the big screen for the first time. \nThe Exhibition on Screen Series is generously sponsored by Goldenstein Gallery. \n“Turner & Constable” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre on Tuesday and Sunday\, March 24 and 29 at 3:30 p.m. \nTickets are $15 general admission\, or $13 for Film Festival members. Tickets are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office or by calling 928-282-1177 or online at the BUY TICKETS link on the right. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A\, in West Sedona.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/turner-constable/
LOCATION:Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre\, 2030 W. S.R. 89A\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTSTAMP:20260501T081432
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Play with Magic
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to continue the 2026 season of its Sedona Professional Theatre Company with “Cry Wolf: A Play with Magic” live on stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, running March 27-29. \n“Cry Wolf: A Play with Magic” — written and performed by Rhett Guter — is directed by West Hyler. \n“Cry Wolf” blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along — searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants — as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. \nInspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. “Cry Wolf” promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n \nRHETT GUTER\nRhett Guter (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s also appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center. As a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. \nSeason sponsors are Renee and Doug Leuthold and Chuck Marr. \n“Cry Wolf: A Play with Magic” will take the stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Friday\, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday\, March 28 and 29 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. \nFor 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/cry-wolf-a-play-with-magic/
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:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260501T081432
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SUMMARY:The Optimist: The Bravest Act is Truth
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Optimist: The Bravest Act is Truth” showing March 27-April 2 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres. \nBased on a remarkable true story\, “The Optimist: The Bravest Act is Truth” traces the life of Herbert Heller and the unlikely friendship that transforms both him and a young woman searching for her own sense of direction. \nAs a boy\, Herbert survived the Holocaust and carried the weight of an unspoken secret for six decades\, choosing silence as a way to move through the world. When he meets Abby\, a perceptive and intuitive teenager quietly grappling with her own emotional burdens\, something shifts. Abby’s curiosity\, compassion\, and steady presence begin to open a door Herbert long believed was sealed. \nAs Herbert slowly shares the truth of his past\, an unexpected bond takes root—one that bridges generations and reveals how connection can illuminate even the darkest corners of memory. Through each other\, they discover understanding\, healing\, and the courage to finally voice what has been held inside. \nStarring Stephen Lang (Avatar) as Herbert\, Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade) as Abby\, and Luke David Blumm (Where the Crawdads Sing) as young Herbert\, “The Optimist: The Bravest Act is Truth” is a profoundly moving film about resilience\, remembrance\, and the life-changing impact of being truly heard. It is a testament to the power of storytelling — and to the hope found in human connection. \n“The Optimist: The Bravest Act is Truth” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres March 27-April 2. Showtimes will be Friday and Saturday\, March 27 and 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday and Monday\, March 29 and 30 at 7:00 p.m.; and Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday\, March 31\, April 1 and 2 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/the-optimist-the-bravest-act-is-truth/
LOCATION:Mary D. Fisher Theatre\, 2030 W. State Route 89A\, Suite A-3\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Magnificent Life
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “A Magnificent Life” showing March 27-April 2 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres. \nIn 1955\, 60-year-old Marcel Pagnol is a well-known and acclaimed playwright and filmmaker. When the editor-in-chief of ELLE magazine commissions a weekly column about Pagnol’s childhood\, he sees this as a great opportunity to go back to his artistic roots: writing.  \nRealizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays\, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work. That is until Little Marcel — the young boy he used to be — appears to him as if by magic.  \nTogether\, they will explore Marcel Pagnol’s incredible life and bring back to life his most cherished encounters and memories. His memories resurface as the words flow: the arrival of talkies\, the first major film studio\, his attachment to actors\, the experience of writing. \nThe greatest storyteller of all time becomes the hero of his own story. \n“A Magnificent Life” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres March 27-April 2. Showtimes will be Friday and Saturday\, March 27 and 28 at 3:30 p.m.; Sunday\, March 29 at 6:30 p.m.; Monday\, March 30 at 4:00 p.m.; and Tuesday and Thursday\, March 31 and April 2 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.
URL:https://sedonafilmfestival.com/event/a-magnificent-life/
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:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260501T081432
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SUMMARY:New York Dog Film Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “New York Dog Film Festival 2026” showing March 28-April 2 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. \nJoin us for a family-friendly escape to the movies and celebrate everything DOGS! “New York Dog Film Festival 2026” is a collection of short films celebrating the love between dogs\, their people\, and the animal welfare groups that bring them together. \nWe continue a decade of celebrating the relationship between people and dogs in short films that will take you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions. In particular\, there are 2 films that won the Purina Dog Chow Service Dog Salute\, depicting the life-saving bond between specially trained service dogs and veterans with PTSD. \nAll the films are appropriate to delight and inspire all members of the human family. \n  \nFilms featured in the 2026 lineup include: \n• Running Late: An animated view of a dog’s perspective as he waits hopefully for his owner to come home. \n• Following Flame: A PURINA SERVICE DOG SALUTE WINNER! Seen from the dog Flame’s point of view\, we experience how a “career change” from being a herding dog to being a specially trained service dog\, allows her to positively transform the life of her veteran\, who suffers from PTSD. \n• The Golden Retriever Bachelor: As a spoof on the reality TV show\, three older women compete for the affection of a senior dog\, Cooper — a tongue-in-cheek story meant to encourage adoption of senior dogs. \n• Jamtland Dogs: A documentary following two women dog sled racers preparing for an international dog sledding competition in Northern Sweden. \n• The Funeral: A moving memorial service given by a family who want to honor the dog they loved. \n• Brought Back to Life: Retired firefighter who has lost his purpose in his life finds it again with a search-and-rescue dog who is rescued from a shelter. \n• A Touch of Romance: A woman is so caught up reading stories of love\, she is oblivious to a man who has fallen in love with her – but his dog figures out how to orchestrate “a touch of romance.” \n• Chocolate Retriever: A claymation rendering of what a woman does to rescue her dog from the toxic-for-dogs chocolate bar he has ingested. \n• Lessons from the Life and Death of Clifford: A sweet\, sad philosophical contemplation about what death is like for our dogs and what it might be for us. \n• The Tube: An animated rendition of the London Underground or “tube\,” imagining the passengers as canines. \n  \n• Hustle and Run: A documentary about a scrappy band of “everyday” women from a small town in England\, who compete as the underdogs with their canine pack in Flyball (a competition known as “the F1 of dog sports”) and go all the way to Crufts\, the renowned British dog show. \n• Companions for Life: A documentary that is a testimonial about how a trained service dog has opened up his person’s world. \n• The Singular Affair of the Missing Ball: An animated tale of the canine sleuth\, Sherlock Whippet\, who solves a mystery with the help of his intrepid companion\, Dr. Woofson\, a Bulldog. \n• One Mind: A PURINA SERVICE DOG SALUTE WINNER! A glimpse into the life-changing freedom and love provided by Holly\, a specially trained PTSD service dog who became a lifeline and soulmate for her veteran with PTSD\, who had previously been housebound and suicidal. \n• I’m Still Here; a Dog’s Purpose Forever: A poetically artistic rendering of Michon’s spiritual\, uplifting book by the same name\, reminding us that when our dogs die they never leave us. \n“New York Dog Film Festival 2026” is presented in partnership with the Humane Society of Sedona. \n“New York Dog Film Festival 2026” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre March 28-April 2. Showtimes will be Saturday\, March 28 at 12:30 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday\, March 30 and 31 at 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday and Thursday\, April 1 and 2 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/new-york-dog-film-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre\, 2030 W. S.R. 89A\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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