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Sunday, April 12
 

9:00am MST

Flowers Beyond the Dark
Sunday April 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3
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Flowers Beyond The Dark
(Subtitled)
Ukraine
Run Time: 80 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 11:35am
Saturday, April 11 at 3:05pm
Sunday, April 12 at 9:00am

Directed by: Iryna Pravylo
Cast: Natalia Muzkya, Serhiy Vutianov, Andriy Halavin, Vitaliy Paliy, Serhiy Buldakov

Synopsis: The collective experience and raw whiteness account of Ukrainians – a married couple of artists, a priest in Bucha, and soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – united by the events in the Kyiv region during the occupation and after the liberation in the spring of 2022.


Sunday April 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - World Cinema, Subtitled

9:00am MST

Documentary Shorts B
Sunday April 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5
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Documentary Shorts B
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Sunday, April 12 at 9:00am
Thursday, April 16 at 4:25pm
Sunday, April 19 at 9:00am

Family Matters: John Driskell Hopkins
Directed by: Alina Vission
Synopsis: After ALS diagnosis, Grammy-winning musician John Driskell Hopkins rallies band, family, and fans, transforming heartbreak into hope, purpose, and legacy.

The Blind Reggaetonera
Directed by: River Zhihui Zhang
Synopsis: A blind reggaeton singer defies barriers to pursue her music dreams, proving that passion and determination transcend physical limitations.

Diminishing Returns
Directed by: Colin Whitman
Synopsis: Ernesto hunts the streets of LA searching for enough recyclables to pay for his daughter’s chemo back in the Philippines.

The Lone Wolf
Directed by: Travis Thompson
Synopsis: Brazilian ultrarunner Manuela Vilaseca's quest for the Triple Crown of Endurance Racing


Sunday April 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Shorts

9:05am MST

Little Kid Flicks
Sunday April 12, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2
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Little Kid Flicks 
Run Time: 60 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Sunday, April 12 at 9:05am

Hadu
Directed by: Damilola Solesi
Synopsis: An eager young girl embarks on a culinary journey to recreate her grandma’s special recipe.

Mojappi It’s Mine
Directed by: Nijitaro
Synopsis: Mojappi, a trio of naughty kids who live in the forest, will do anything to get those pancakes.

Splish, Splash, Splosh!
Directed by: Lily Ward
Synopsis: Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass—it’s about learning to dance in the rain!

Dancing in the Rain
Directed by: Chao-chun Yeh
Synopsis: As the rain starts and a little girl falls asleep, her dream adventure begins.

Ronny: A Crocumentary
Directed by: Abbey Collings
Synopsis: A frog documents Ronny, a friendly crocodile who just wants a hug.

Capybaras
Directed by: Alfredo Soderguit
Synopsis: It’s hunting season. Seeking refuge, a family of capybaras and a group of hens form a union that leads to unexpected consequences.

The Girl with the Occupied Eyes
Directed by: André Carrilho
Synopsis: Over hill and dale (and beach, and space), only one thing can capture her attention.

Hello Summer
Directed by: Martin Smatana & Veronika Zacharová
Synopsis: Sea, sun, beaches. Sounds great. But what if your room has a naughty view, dinner is strange, and your luggage travels somewhere else without you?


Sunday April 12, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Shorts

9:15am MST

Traces of Home
Sunday April 12, 2026 9:15am - 10:45am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4
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Traces of Home
(Subtitled)
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 11:40am
Saturday, April 11 at 11:10am
Sunday, April 12 at 9:15am

Directed by: Colette Ghunim
Cast: Hosni Ghunim, Iza Ghunim, Ramsey Ghunim, Colette Ghunim

Synopsis: Filmmaker Colette Ghunim embarks on journeys with her parents to find the ancestral houses they were forced to flee as children in Mexico and Palestine. Colette’s initial desire to heal her disconnect from her cultures and her parents reveals an internal quest to discover home within herself.


Sunday April 12, 2026 9:15am - 10:45am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - Community Spotlight

9:25am MST

Trash Baby
Sunday April 12, 2026 9:25am - 11:00am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6
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Trash Baby
Run Time: 95 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday, April 11 at 8:10pm
Sunday, April 12 at 9:25am

Directed by: Jacy Mairs
Cast: Esther Harrison, Eddie Lee Wollrabe. Chloe Kramer

Synopsis: Trash Baby is a coming-of-age drama that follows 12-year-old Stevie as she navigates growing up, getting out, and the art of finding beauty in the ugliest of places.


Sunday April 12, 2026 9:25am - 11:00am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - Showcase

9:30am MST

LatinX Directed Shorts
Sunday April 12, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7
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LatinX Directed Shorts
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 11:40am
Sunday, April 12 at 9:30am 
Tuesday, April 14 at 4:25pm

Handwoven
Directed by: Nikyle Begay
Synopsis: A lyrical portrait of Nikyle Begay, a nonbinary shepherd-weaver, preserving ancestral lifeways through the traditional art of weaving.

Compas
Directed by: Aric Lopez; Daniel Roman
Synopsis:  A center of day laborers builds community through storytelling in a time of hostility that aims to break them apart.

La Estrella
Directed by: Gabriela Díaz Arp
Synopsis: La Estrella is a tender portrait of a tight-knit Mexican-American family grappling with the entrance of fentanyl into their community.

Amanece
Directed by: Julián Fernández Garnik
Synopsis: A 9-year-old boy is forced to mature after a striking event tears at the fabric of safety in Puerto Rico.

Sirens
Directed by: Maria Valdez
Synopsis: A single mother seeks justice for the murder of her son, but first she must reconcile with her own past.

Enseñame Como Morir (Show Me How To Die)
Directed by: Gerardo Maravilla
Synopsis: A grieving Mexican-American woman becomes fascinated with learning what it feels like to die.

El Marciano
Directed by: Daniel Rocha
Synopsis: Elena attempts to tell her son, Rico, that their family is undocumented. Her daughter Ava, however, has other plans.


Sunday April 12, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Shorts

10:50am MST

Native American Directed Shorts
Sunday April 12, 2026 10:50am - 12:15pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2
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Native American Directed Shorts 
Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 4:20pm
Sunday, April 12 at 10:50am
Tuesday, April 14 at 2:20pm

My Message To You
Directed by: ‘Wáats'asdíyei Joe Yates
Synopsis:With fewer than a handful of fluent Haida speakers, Nayak'aq Yaahl (6) shares a message all in the Haida Language

Legend of Fry-Roti: Rise of the Dough
Directed by: Sabrina Saleha
Synopsis: A Navajo/Bengali niece kneads harmony when feuding aunties spark a frybread-vs-roti showdown, pushing her to create her own recipe.

When Girls Go Missing
Directed by: Jeanette DeDios
Synopsis: Indigenous woman finds herself alone in the woods during a party and encounters something strange.

Metamorphosis
Directed by: Antonio Cavallo
Synopsis: When a young man's grandpa turns into a giant caterpillar, he must change him back, or accept the new circumstances.

Frame-Less
Directed by: William Wayne
Synopsis: A hiking date turns sour when a robber holds them at gunpoint. But using a surreal advantage, Ben fights back.

Finding Fire
Directed by: David J. Aberle
Synopsis: A young Indigenous woman far from home confronts cultural disconnection, seeking sacred space, rediscovering purpose, and the fire within herself.

The Birth of the Crying Indian
Directed by: Montana Cypress
Synopsis: "The Birth of the Crying Indian" is a comedic retelling of how the famous crying Indian commercial came to be.


Sunday April 12, 2026 10:50am - 12:15pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Shorts

11:00am MST

Filmmaker Panels: Write What You Love
Sunday April 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12
They say write what you know, but we dig the idea of writing what you love. Whether it's a short film or a feature, you'll be working on it for quite a while. You need to love it. We'll talk to screenwriters about how to turn passion for an idea into a screenplay.



Attending these exciting and informative talks is FREE, but you will still need to obtain a ticket and select your reserved seat. 

Tickets for Weekend 1 Panels will be available in person at our ticketing center starting Friday, April 10th.

Tickets for Weekend 2 Panels will be available in person at our ticketing center starting Friday, April 17th.

**Filmmaker Panel tickets will not be available for reservation online or prior to the above listed dates.

Sunday April 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Filmmaker Panels

11:00am MST

What We Dreamed of Then
Sunday April 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:45pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3
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What We Dreamed Of Then
Canada
Run Time: 105 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 6:15pm
Saturday, April 11 at 9:05am
Sunday, April 12 at 11:00am

Directed by: Taylor Olson
Cast: Taylor Olson, Christie Burke, Parveen Kaur

Synopsis: A passionate swim coach and dedicated father navigates the turbulent reality of invisible homelessness when he is forced to live out of his van.


Sunday April 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:45pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - World Cinema

11:05am MST

LGBTQIA+ Directed Shorts
Sunday April 12, 2026 11:05am - 12:35pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5
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LGBTQIA+ Directed Shorts
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday, April 11 at 10:55am
Sunday, April 12 at 11:05am
Wednesday, April 15 at 9:10pm

Bench Seats
Directed by: Courtney DeStefano
Synopsis: When an argument with her wife lands Dani at a crossroads, she reflects on her memories of one transformational summer.

Daddies Boi
Directed by: Jason Avezzano
Synopsis:  As youth and options dry up, two aging sugar babies plunge into the "desire economy” through an app: Daddies Boi.

MascLooking
Directed by: Jonathan Hammond
Synopsis: After two friends banter over using Brindr, one is left chatting with a mysterious stranger. And he’s getting closer…

The Next Day
Directed by: Jonathan Wolfe
Synopsis: A gay man confronts his fiancé the day after a traumatic event, forcing him to question their upcoming wedding plans.

Dérive
Directed by: Lianne Sonia Walden
Synopsis: A reclusive publisher is transformed by chance encounters during a Surrealist odyssey across NYC to release her ex-wife’s ashes.

Wall Udder
Directed by: Alexandra Hayden
Synopsis: A dissatisfied woman confronts repressed feelings of malaise after her partner comes home smelling like milk.

Big Bass
Directed by: Drew Dickler
Synopsis: Drew travels to 1997 to revisit a memory involving her queer identity, her legendary PE teacher…and a mysterious plastic fish.


Sunday April 12, 2026 11:05am - 12:35pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Shorts

11:25am MST

Love Chaos Kin
Sunday April 12, 2026 11:25am - 1:05pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4
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Love Chaos Kin
Run Time: 100 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 2:00pm
Saturday, April 11 at 3:15pm
Sunday, April 12 at 11:25am

Directed by: Chithra Jeyaram
Cast: Lakshmi Iyer, Anjali Iyer, Cecilia/Meghna Iyer, Katherine Faye [AKA Brandy Stein], Narayanan Iyer, Sahana Iyer

Synopsis: An unexpected pregnancy compels an Indian immigrant mother to help her adopted twin daughters reconnect with their White birth mother and estranged Native American father, exposing raw class divides while transforming their understanding of identity and belonging.


Sunday April 12, 2026 11:25am - 1:05pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - Community Spotlight

11:40am MST

Gioia
Sunday April 12, 2026 11:40am - 1:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6
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Gioia
(Subtitled)
Italy 
Run Time: 110 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 3:55pm
Saturday, April 11 at 5:30pm
Sunday, April 12 at 11:40am

Directed by: Nicolangelo Gelormini
Cast: Valeria Golino, Saul Nanni, Jasmine Trinca, Francesco Colella

Synopsis: Gioia has devoted her whole life to her work as a teacher. She’s fifty years old, and her days go by one after the other, unchanged and quiet in the provincial high school where she’s always been teaching.


Sunday April 12, 2026 11:40am - 1:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - World Cinema, Subtitled

11:45am MST

World Cinema Shorts A
Sunday April 12, 2026 11:45am - 1:15pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7
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World Cinema Shorts A
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Sunday, April 12 at 11:45am 
Monday, April 13 at 4:40pm
Saturday, April 18 at 9:15am

Heirlooms
Canada
Directed by: Dan Abramovici
Synopsis: After her mother's passing, Jamie inherits an old family heirloom. Only to discover, heirlooms are better left alone.

Bidet
Canada
Directed by: James Brylowski
Synopsis: A group of best friends are hunted by a possessed bidet.

A Few Questions
United Kingdom
Directed by: Michail Egglhoefer
Synopsis: A mixed race man is interviewed by the police after a racial assault.

Ballad of an Immigrant with Memory (Balada de un inmigrante con memoria)
Mexico
Directed by: Sergio Muñoz Esquer
Synopsis: An immigrant travels through surreal memories in Mexico to find the rosary his mother gave him when he left home

The Swing
United Kingdom
Directed by: Yaz & Haz
Synopsis: Danny takes Simon on a roadtrip through their scenic childhood stomping grounds, in an ill-advised bid to lift his spirits.

Our Little Act of Rebellion
Greece
Directed by: Ranw Aso-Rashid
Synopsis: A man recalls his encounter with a mysterious woman in 1970s Greece, at the height of military government rule.

Bag Ladies
United Kingdom
Directed by: Harry Syed
Synopsis: A vintage influencer ruffles a well heeled fashionista for a peek at her iconic handbag in this comedy about obsession.


Sunday April 12, 2026 11:45am - 1:15pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Shorts

12:30pm MST

More Than Movies: Beyond the Festival
Sunday April 12, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12
“Beyond the Festival” invites filmmakers, film lovers, and creatives to connect beyond the screenings. This FREE community event showcases everything Phoenix Film Festival offers year‑round, including PFS and IFP memberships, programs, and events that support storytellers at every stage. Join us for a behind‑the‑scenes look at how we champion independent film, build creative community, and create opportunities to learn, network, and share stories. Whether you’re curious about membership, looking to get involved, or simply want to meet fellow film fans, “Beyond the Festival” is your open invitation to discover what we do - and make a few new friends along the way.


Sunday April 12, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Special Event

12:55pm MST

She Cried That Day
Sunday April 12, 2026 12:55pm - 2:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2
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She Cried That Day
Run Time: 95 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 9:20am
Saturday, April 11 at 5:35pm
Sunday, April 12 at 12:55pm

Directed by: Amanda Erickson
Cast: Christine Means, Karen Watson, Darlene Gomez, Debbie Begay, Stephanie Salzar

Synopsis: She Cried That Day is the story of a sister’s love and the spirit, strength and will of Indigenous Women refusing to let their loved ones remain invisible in the eyes of the justice system.


Sunday April 12, 2026 12:55pm - 2:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - Community Spotlight

1:15pm MST

Sci-Fi Shorts B
Sunday April 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:50pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5
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Sci-Fi Shorts B
Run Time: 95 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Sunday, April 12 at 1:15 PM 
Friday, April 17 at 1:25 PM 
Sunday, April 19 at 9:05 AM 

The Hiring Protocol
Directed by: Francois Choquene
Synopsis: In the near future, Agathe faces a job assessment and uncovers disturbing recruitment methods that will permanently reshape her life.

Animalia
Directed by: Marius Rolfsvåg
Synopsis: In a nature-reclaimed future, humans devolve into animals; sent to rescue newborns, Alm discovers humanity in beasts and animal within-herself.

Thera-P
Directed by: Ted Box
Synopsis: Simon Ball, is optimised by Thera-P: an AI-marriage-counselling-therapy-android™ who threatens to expose his romantic shortcomings... and take his partner.

Don’t Watch This
Directed by: Daniel Pineros
Synopsis: A woman realizes she’s a character in a movie. Dismissed as delusional, she’s the only one who knows we’re watching.

RENT-A-FR13ND
Directed by: Avery Daman
Synopsis: An incident sparks a clerk to pursue his crush and seek out love in a world of rented robotic companions.

LOST IN 2044
Directed by: Alimjan Abdusalam
Synopsis: Terminally ill Alken plays with digital Abula, finding loneliness persists in any choice he makes.


Sunday April 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:50pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  IHSFF - Shorts

1:25pm MST

The Dying Trade
Sunday April 12, 2026 1:25pm - 2:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3
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The Dying Trade
United Kingdom
Run Time: 65 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 1:50pm
Saturday, April 11 at 11:20am
Sunday, April 12 at 1:25pm

Directed by: Jack Hancock-Fairs
Cast: Temple Grandin

Synopsis: Jack is a vegan activist. His father is a slaughterhouse worker. After years of avoiding the subject, Jack sets out to confront the unspoken tension between them. This intimate and contemplative documentary follows a son’s attempt to understand his father - and the industry that stands between them.


Sunday April 12, 2026 1:25pm - 2:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - World Cinema

1:45pm MST

Alex & MOR: A Love Odyssey
Sunday April 12, 2026 1:45pm - 3:20pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4
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Alex & MOR: A Love Odyssey
Run Time: 95 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 6:30pm
Saturday, April 11 at 11:00am
Sunday, April 12 at 1:45pm

Directed by: Tim Glover
Cast: Allie L. Harris, Thomas D. Brown II, Jeremy Colwell, Thea A. Johnson, Dakota Jackson, Scott Daniel Johnson

Synopsis: A love story unfolds as a couple seeks to reunite through space and time, as one relives the first day they met, and the other wakes up in the desert without any memory of their relationship.


Sunday April 12, 2026 1:45pm - 3:20pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - Community Spotlight

2:10pm MST

Dancing with the Bear
Sunday April 12, 2026 2:10pm - 3:55pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6
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Dancing with the Bear
(Subtitled)
Czech Republic
Run Time: 110 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 11:30am
Saturday, April 11 at 3:10pm
Sunday, April 12 at 2:10pm

Directed by: Jitka Rudolfová
Cast: Pavla Gajdošíková, Kryštof Hádek, Klára Melíšková, Vladimír Javorský, Zuzana Kronerová, Petra Špalková, Petr Pěknic, Eliška Soukupová

Synopsis: Rooted in folk tradition, the bear dance once symbolized fertility during carnival rituals. Inspired by real events, the film weaves past and present to explore the emotional impact of prenatal diagnostics. A young couple is confronted with a life-changing choice after learning their unborn child faces a fifty percent risk of intellectual disability.


Sunday April 12, 2026 2:10pm - 3:55pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - World Cinema, Subtitled

2:15pm MST

Unfinished Work
Sunday April 12, 2026 2:15pm - 3:35pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7
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Unfinished Work
Run Time: 80 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Sunday, April 12 at 2:15pm
Wednesday, April 15 at 7:10pm
Saturday, April 18 at 3:45pm

Directed by: Stephanie Lucas
Cast: Eric Chavez, Yadira Chavez, Tiger Chavez

Synopsis: Eric Chavez has a heart of gold, a magnetic personality, and a knack for telling stories–but the young artist and his vibrant family are haunted by the shadow of a past tragedy in this dreamlike, observational documentary that was filmed over 12 years.

This film contains scenes discussing suicide and self-harm that some viewers may find distressing.


Sunday April 12, 2026 2:15pm - 3:35pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Arizona - Feature

2:30pm MST

Filmmaker Panels: For the Culture
Sunday April 12, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12
Film as an art form has an ability to help us understand each other better in order to make a better world. Learn how filmmakers are trying to share their culture or learn about others' and why that's important.




Attending these exciting and informative talks is FREE, but you will still need to obtain a ticket and select your reserved seat.

Tickets for Weekend 1 Panels will be available in person at our ticketing center starting Friday, April 10th.
Tickets for Weekend 2 Panels will be available in person at our ticketing center starting Friday, April 17th.

**Filmmaker Panel tickets will not be available for reservation online or prior to the above listed dates.
Sunday April 12, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Filmmaker Panels

3:10pm MST

On a String
Sunday April 12, 2026 3:10pm - 4:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2
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On a String
Run Time: 80 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday, April 11 at 5:45pm
Sunday, April 12 at 3:10pm

Directed by: Isabel Hagen
Cast: Dylan Baker, Ling Ling Huang, Jamie Lee, Frederick Weller, Eric Bogosian

Synopsis: Isabel is a young, Juilliard-trained violinist still living at home with her parents in the heart of New York City. She’s trying to make a living playing gigs with her friends; but when her toxic ex-boyfriend reappears, who also happens to be the Philharmonic’s “newest, hottest cellist,” he informs her of a viola opening in the prestigious orchestra. Nothing can go wrong, right?


Sunday April 12, 2026 3:10pm - 4:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - Showcase

3:15pm MST

Mothers
Sunday April 12, 2026 3:15pm - 4:35pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3
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Mothers
(Subtitled)
Italy
Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 1:55pm
Saturday, April 11 9:00am
Sunday, April 12 at 3:15pm

Directed by: Alice Tomassini

Synopsis: Surrogate mothers imprisoned, women forced into hiding, children conceived in the shadows: Mothers boldly explore the complex reality of surrogacy, free from prejudice.


Sunday April 12, 2026 3:15pm - 4:35pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - World Cinema

3:30pm MST

Crystal Cross
Sunday April 12, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5
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Crystal Cross
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 6:25pm
Saturday, April 11 at 1:10pm
Sunday, April 12 at 3:30pm

Directed by: Richie James Follin
Cast: Rubyrose Hill, Richie Follin, Lukas Haas, Missi Pyle, Samantha Robinson, Luke Baines, Kayla Anjali, Eric Kelly, David Lowe, Barbara Willams.

Synopsis: A quirky Christian singer and a suicidal dad drive cross-country, forging an unlikely bond through bad decisions, bizarre roadside attractions, and an all-original soundtrack. "Crystal Cross" is a hilarious, bittersweet road trip about two lost souls finding comfort (but not salvation) in each other’s messes.


Sunday April 12, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - Community Spotlight

4:00pm MST

African American Directed Shorts
Sunday April 12, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4
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African American Directed Shorts
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 2:05pm
Sunday, April 12 at 4:00pm
Tuesday, April 14 at 12:15pm

D!SoRd3rEd
Directed by: Corey Allen
Synopsis: A Black Patient Zero confronts history, memory, and the ghosts of a nation afraid of its own reflection.

the daughter
Directed by: Mary Ann Anane
Synopsis: A day at the beach turns sinister when ten-year-old Lana spies her father's violent interactions with a young woman.

Da Capo
Directed by: Morgan Middleton
Synopsis: Caregiver husband Johnny uses music to reach Esther through her Alzheimer’s, proving melodies endure even as her memories fade.

1-800-GET-SEXY
Directed by: Sadé May
Synopsis: Lonely phone rep Noor moonlights as a phone sex operator, nudged to chase her desires by a mysterious television shrink.

Ownership
Directed by: Yvonne Huff Lee
Synopsis: When an invitation to an antiques reality show unearths skeletons, three women are forced to take ownership of their reality.

Them That’s Not
Directed by: Mekhai Lee
Synopsis: A sudden prison furlough unexpectedly bonds an estranged father with his emotionally avoidant daughter at their matriarch’s repass.


Sunday April 12, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Shorts

4:20pm MST

Little Singer
Sunday April 12, 2026 4:20pm - 5:45pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7
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Little Singer
Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Sunday, April 12 at 4:20pm
Wednesday, April 15 at 4:20pm
Saturday, April 18 at 5:55

Directed by: Zaya Benazzo & Maurizio Benazzo

Synopsis: Amidst the horizons of Diné land, the legacy of historical trauma echos through generations. At the center, a medicine man and a small school, where grief and resilience meet in song, teaching, and k’é (kinship). Little Singer is rooted in land; carrying the vision and medicine of k’é forward.


Sunday April 12, 2026 4:20pm - 5:45pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Arizona - Feature

4:35pm MST

Waltzing Matilda
Sunday April 12, 2026 4:35pm - 6:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6
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Waltzing Matilda
(Subtitled)
Czech Republic
Run Time: 115 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 3:35pm
Saturday, April 11 at 1:05pm
Sunday, April 12 at 4:35pm

Directed by: Petr Slavík
Cast: Karel Roden, Reginá Rázlová, Zuzana Kanócz, Antonio Šoposki

Synopsis: The film follows Karel Jaroš, his mother Matilda with Alzheimer’s, and his son Pavel. Crisis, care, and old wounds force them together in a tragicomic story inspired by reality, about responsibility, forgiveness, and whether they can withstand this test of life and find their way back to one another.


Sunday April 12, 2026 4:35pm - 6:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - World Cinema

5:05pm MST

Blood & Guts
Sunday April 12, 2026 5:05pm - 6:50pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2
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Blood & Guts
Run Time: 80 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Sunday, April 12 at 5:05pm
Monday, April 13 at 4:40pm
Thursday, April 16 at 8:55pm

Directed by: Carlye Rubin, Katie Green

Synopsis: The lines between real life and reel life are muddied in the story of the Adams, an unconventional family who makes independent horror films. While they may vomit blood onto one another, lack boundaries and make frequent use of the f-word, they also face what every family must: change.
Sunday April 12, 2026 5:05pm - 6:50pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  IHSFF - Showcase Feature

5:15pm MST

Kikuyu Land
Sunday April 12, 2026 5:15pm - 6:50pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3
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Kikuyu Land
(Subtitled)
Kenya
Run Time: 100 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 9:15am
Saturday, April 11 at 1:00pm
Sunday, April 12 at 5:15pm

Directed by: Andrew H. Brown, Bea Wangondu

Synopsis: As a news producer and a local land claimant investigate a dispute linked to a multinational corporation, they uncover buried histories and family secrets that reshape how their community understands its past.


Sunday April 12, 2026 5:15pm - 6:50pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - World Cinema

5:40pm MST

AAPI Directed Shorts
Sunday April 12, 2026 5:40pm - 7:15pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5
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Asian American Pacific Islander Directed Shorts
Run Time: 95 minutes

Screening Time(s): 
Saturday, April 11 at 4:55pm 
Sunday, April 12 at 5:40pm
Tuesday, April 14 at 10:05am

Taga
Directed by: Jill Sachs
Synopsis: When eco-volunteers scorn the customs of a remote mountain village, an ancient evil comes knocking.

SŪNNA
Directed by: Radha Mehta
Synopsis: When hearing loss shatters her identity, a musician is left in silence until echoes of memory help her reclaim herself.

Johann's Story: Rewriting Life
Directed by: Cindy Lee
Synopsis: A Korean American disabled veteran rewrites his life and reflects on the power and connection of sharing pain.

I Wanna Be
Directed by: Chaewon Suh
Synopsis: Blind runner Woori has no choice but to team up with Lola, who only volunteered to compensate for failing grades.

There Tokyo
Directed by: Haruka Motohashi
Synopsis: There Tokyo is an autobiographical documentary centers around the director herself, a Japan-born expatriate, returning to Tokyo to visit her estranged and ailing mother.

More Dead Than Living
Directed by: JT Doran
Synopsis: Death comes for a widow who's happy to go but not without one last “magic" adventure with his estranged daughter.


Sunday April 12, 2026 5:40pm - 7:15pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Shorts

6:10pm MST

If I Go Will They Miss Me?
Sunday April 12, 2026 6:10pm - 7:50pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4
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If I Go Will They Miss Me?
Run Time: 95 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Sunday, April 12 at 6:10pm
Thursday, April 16 at 10:00am

Directed by: Walter Thompson-Hernández
Cast: Danielle Brooks, J. Alphonse Nicholson

Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Lil Ant transforms his working-class neighborhood beneath the LAX flight path into a living mythology, where family members become gods and the sky is crowded with endless departures. As he searches for connection with his god-like yet conflicted father, he finds support in his close-knit community that helps him reconcile myth and reality.


Sunday April 12, 2026 6:10pm - 7:50pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - Showcase

7:00pm MST

Centerpiece Film - The Christophers
Sunday April 12, 2026 7:00pm - 8:40pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 1
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The Christophers
Run Time: 100 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Sunday, April 12 at 7:00pm

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: Michaela Coel, Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning, James Corden

Synopsis: Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) was once a star of London’s 1960’s and 70’s pop art explosion, but he hasn’t painted in decades and has been broke for years. His two estranged children (JamesCorden, Jessica Gunning), desperate for an inheritance, hire Lori, an art restorer and former forger (Michaela Coel), to pose as a prospective assistant in order to access 8 unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in storage. Her plan is to complete them, then return them to storage, where they are to be “discovered” upon Julian’s death. 


Sunday April 12, 2026 7:00pm - 8:40pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 1 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Feature - Centerpiece
 

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