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Saturday, April 18
 

9:00am MST

Deaf Directed Shorts
Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am MST
Deaf Directed Shorts
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Thursday, April 16 at 6:50pm
Friday, April 17 at 4:55pm
Saturday, April 18 at 9:00am

[BLEEP] 'EM!
Directed by: Andrés "Flash" Otalora
Synopsis: When a deadline approaches, a struggling screenwriter faces their inner perfectionist in an emotional drive to finish the perfect script.

MINT
Directed by: Tomasz Grabowski
Synopsis: Set in a world without sound, this silent experimental film explores Deaf perception, intimacy, and communication beyond hearing.

Eremos Trilogy
Directed by: Sam Arnold
Synopsis: The first self-funded Deaf short film anthology: three Deaf protagonists face modern isolation, linked by eremos (“solitude”).

Don't Look
Directed by: Danny Murphy
Synopsis: A group of friends play ‘Don’t Look,’ unleashing deadly spirits and facing their worst fears to survive.

Dinner Table Syndrome
Directed by: Charlie Ainsworth
Synopsis: A deaf boy armed with “miracle cure” cochlear implants navigates a Thanksgiving dinner with strangers who call themselves his family.


Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

9:05am MST

She Runs the World
Saturday April 18, 2026 9:05am - 10:30am MST
She Runs the World
Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Tuesday, April 14 at 2:30pm
Saturday, April 18 at 9:05am

Directed by: Perri Peltz, Matthew O’Neill
Cast: Allyson Felix, Wes Felix

Synopsis: Allyson Felix is the most decorated track and field athlete of all time. At the height of her career, she faced a life-threatening pregrnancy–and a nearly 70% pay cut from Nike, exposing a sports industry without maternal protections. But Felix turned adversity into action, redefining what it means to be a champion and sparking a movement far beyond the track.


Saturday April 18, 2026 9:05am - 10:30am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

9:10am MST

Baseball Mensch: The Marty Lurie Story
Saturday April 18, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MST
BASEBALL MENSCH: the Marty Lurie story
Run Time: 60 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 2:30pm
Saturday, April 18 at 9:10am

Directed by: Randy Field
Cast: Marty Lurie

Synopsis: He was a criminal defense attorney whose career was in overdrive. And he walked away. Why? Because what he really wanted to do was talk about baseball. It is the story of survival, success, loss, reinvention, greater success, mentorship, feminism, humanity, turtle races and baseball (sort of).


Saturday April 18, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

9:10am MST

Personhood
Saturday April 18, 2026 9:10am - 10:50am MST
Personhood
Run Time: 100 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Tuesday, April 14 at 9:05pm
Friday, April 17 at 6:05pm
Saturday, April 18 at 9:10am

Directed by: Richard Jordan
Cast: Elliot Harris, Agathe Levi, Alan Emrys, Ryan Lee Scott

Synopsis: In a near-future world, a lonely, physically challenged man purchases a companion robot to escape his isolation, but his own insecurities and a jealous brother threaten his chances of ever finding love.


Saturday April 18, 2026 9:10am - 10:50am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

9:15am MST

World Cinema Shorts A
Saturday April 18, 2026 9:15am - 10:45am MST
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.


Saturday April 18, 2026 9:15am - 10:45am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

9:20am MST

Arizona Shorts A
Saturday April 18, 2026 9:20am - 10:45am MST
Arizona Shorts A
Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday, April 11 at 3:40pm
Monday, April 13 at 7:10pm
Saturday, April 18 at 9:20am

Will
Directed by: John Wright
Synopsis: A woman hitchhiking is picked up by a man in crisis. Their interactions leave him questioning free will.

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.

Vintage Journey
Directed by: Philip C. Sedgwick
Synopsis: While attending a family reunion, siblings search a shed on their ranch, where they discover lost secrets and true fortune.

Lights Off
Directed by: Mark Stewart Iverson & Joseph Neibich
Synopsis: A man turns off the lights to find a sexy demon. Hilarity ensues.

The Hole
Directed by: Diane M. Dresback and Devon Dresback
Synopsis: Two women reminisce about imaginary games played as children only to discover the true reasons they stopped being friends.

The Independent
Directed by: John Kestner
Synopsis: The day after the 2024 election, one man finds a way to bring everyone together.

The Show Goes On
Directed by: Jim Manley
Synopsis: From near-collapse to curtain call, a 106-year-old theatre endures war, recession, and pandemic to build something truly lasting.

Over Again
Directed by: Jeffrey Scott Brack
Synopsis: Sparks fly between a musician and a smitten spectator at a club, seemingly they are destined for a future together...


Saturday April 18, 2026 9:20am - 10:45am MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

11:00am MST

Filmmaker Panels: 99 Problems, but a Pitch Ain't One
Saturday April 18, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
When it comes to selling people on your film, even those you just want to work on it, pitching needs to be compelling and confident. We'll break down scenarios for pitching and how you can prepare to conquer the process.





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.
Saturday April 18, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

11:00am MST

mans best
Saturday April 18, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MST
mans best
Run Time: 80 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 1:50pm
Saturday, April 18 at 11:00am
Sunday, April 19 at 4:15pm

Directed by: Seth McTigue
Cast: Seth McTigue, Eliza Roberts, Eric Roberts, Brennan Keel Cook, Raymond Acevedo

Synopsis: When his dog falls gravely ill, a man trades caution for chaos, diving headfirst into danger to protect the only thing he has left: mans best.


Saturday April 18, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

11:15am MST

Arizona Student Film Festival
Saturday April 18, 2026 11:15am - 1:00pm MST
Arizona Student Film Festival
Run Time: 105 minutes

Screening Time:
Saturday, April 18 at 11:15am 

Nothing Crazy
East Valley Institute of Technology
Directed by: Jamison Rogers
Synopsis: A teenage boy goes into an abandoned school where he finds a watch that shifts his reality. 

Fly Swatter
Mountain Ridge High School
Directed by: Cole Reid
Synopsis: A boy’s relaxing summer day is interrupted by the untimely appearance of a housefly.

Patjuk
Phillips Academy
Directed by: Katherine Hee-Yeon Tae
Synopsis: From Seoul to Southwest, a Korean American teen follows her memories of patjuk, weaving Korean and Indigenous stories to redefine the meaning of home.

The Christmas Miracle
Mesquite High School
Directed by: David Holguin
Synopsis: On Christmas Eve, Caleb sacrifices everything to buy Stella a gift, but magic rescues their night with wonder forever changed.

Zombies?
Madison Highland Prep
Directed by: Lia Rothman
Synopsis: A man must make a difficult decision when trapped in a bathroom.

A News Worst Nightmare
Buena High School
Directed by: Franklin Quinn
Synopsis: A student news group broadcast gets into a bit of trouble as their show goes off the rails.

A Slow Decision
Arizona College Prep
Directed by: Akshaj Padamata
Synopsis: A kid goes to a gas station but his slow decision results in a sad ending

Who Let You In?
Millennium High School
Directed by: Ryan Hodges
Synopsis: A young girl senses an unseen entity outside her house, only to realize it follows her wherever she moves.

FISHBOWL
Centennial Highschool
Directed by: Hana Taylor
Synopsis: A painter searches for a reference for her aquatic painting…but didn’t know the fish she bought is magical.

Ripple Effect
East Valley Institute of Technology
Directed by: Abi Gregory
Synopsis: The ripple effect of two people who once loved each other simply growing apart.

Again and Again
Copper Creek Elementary School
Directed by: Jack Reid
Synopsis: A boy’s Sunday cleaning takes a turn for the worst as he is forced to live this day Again and Again.

The Way Love Burns
Millennium High School
Directed by: Aeris Van Sant
Synopsis: A boyfriend’s intense love becomes clouded by spiraling thoughts and misunderstandings, nearly costing his relationship before clarity brings them together.

Baker’s Man
Directed by: Benjamin Christopher Webbe
Synopsis: Former patty-cake player Patrick Baker struggles with his identity on who he is, and if he should return to patty-caking.

Lemons
East Valley Institute of Technology
Directed by: Sophia Chavez
Synopsis: A low level pickpocketers plans are ruined when the suitcase he had stolen has an unexpected surprise in it.

A Better World
Sunnyslope High School
Directed by: Gregory Royce
Synopsis: A grieving son enters a parallel universe where his mother lives, forcing him to choose between comfort and painful reality.

Nu-U
Corona del Sol High School
Directed by: Evelyn Ellis
Synopsis: A teenager wakes up to a world that thinks she's someone else.


Saturday April 18, 2026 11:15am - 1:00pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

11:20am MST

We Are Pat
Saturday April 18, 2026 11:20am - 12:50pm MST
We Are Pat
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Wednesday, April 15 at 2:40pm
Saturday, April 18 at 11:20am

Directed by: Rowan Haber
Cast: Julia Sweeney, Kevin Nealon, Molly Kearney, Abby McEnany, Murray Hill

Synopsis: WE ARE PAT explores the evolution of gender identity and comedy from the ’90s to the present day through the lens of the iconic “Saturday Night Live” sketch, It’s Pat.


Saturday April 18, 2026 11:20am - 12:50pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

11:25am MST

Arizona Shorts C
Saturday April 18, 2026 11:25am - 12:50pm MST
Arizona Shorts C
Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday, April 11 at 11:25am
Tuesday, April 14 at 6:55pm
Saturday, April 18 at 11:25am

Across a Balcony
Directed by: Wes Selby
Synopsis: An ex-married couple invited to the same wedding meet on their hotel balconies tying up loose ends from their past.

Harmony On Pointe
Directed by: Adam Benavides
Synopsis: In an unprecedented collaboration, Phoenix Youth Symphony and the School of Ballet Arizona unite to bring live performance to life.

Popcorn Button (aka, Why I Became an Accountant)
Directed by: Daniel Hart
Synopsis: A candidate tries to answer an unexpected question during a job interview.

The Ghost In The Mirror
Directed by: Korbin Christie
Synopsis: A Man Finds Himself Haunted By a Not So Scary Ghost...

Meals that Matter
Directed by: Stjepan Alaupovic
Synopsis: Meals that Matter is a short documentary centered on people navigating cancer, individuals receiving chef-prepared meals from the Joy Bus.

The Rotting Man
Directed by: Korbin Christie
Synopsis: Trapped Between His Past and Present, Daniel's past haunts him, manifesting itself as a monstrous shadow that he can’t escape.


Saturday April 18, 2026 11:25am - 12:50pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

11:30am MST

Horror Shorts B
Saturday April 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:55pm MST
Horror Shorts B
Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday April 11 at 9:50pm
Friday, April 17 at 8:10pm
Saturday, April 18 at 11:30am 

Vowels
Directed by: Rafael De Leon Jr.
Synopsis: Ava needs to record a self-tape but her speech impediment keeps getting in the way.

Worst Thing You've Ever Done
Directed by: PJ Germain
Synopsis: When two friends set out to crash a graduation party, they find themselves playing a simple game with deadly consequences.

The Tahquitz Myth
Directed by: Harrison Pierce
Synopsis: A Palm Springs college student sets out to disprove an ancient local myth... only to discover a terrifying truth.

Damsel in geekstress
Directed by: Renaud Parra
Synopsis: Obsessed geek Eva chases a dream collector figurine, ignoring her loyal gerbil Koki, until obsession spirals violently out of control.

THE CAULDRON
Directed by: Thomas Pierce
Synopsis: In 1918, during the Spanish flu pandemic, a young boy must protect his family from an unknown threat.

Over the River and Through the Woods
Directed by: Graham Burrell
Synopsis: A woman meets her grandmother’s new boyfriend–who is a very young man with questionable motives and a cryptic backstory.


Saturday April 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:55pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

11:30am MST

Road To L'Etape Du Tour
Saturday April 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:20pm MST
Road To L’Etape De Tour
Run Time: 110 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 4:05pm
Saturday, April 18 at 11:30am
Sunday, April 19 at 1:45pm

Directed by: Julia Coulter
Cast: Julia Coulter, Brian Muller, Luis Augusto Figueroa, Gab Safa and Reed Diamond

Synopsis: Facing a turning point in her life, a woman with a congenital heart defect embarks on a journey to train for the L'Etape Du Tour: a one day stage race of the Tour de France.


Saturday April 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:20pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

12:30pm MST

More Than Movies: Indie Films on a Shoestring Budget
Saturday April 18, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm MST
Pull back the curtain on what it really takes to make a low‑budget movie - from first idea to final cut. This practical, behind‑the‑scenes session walks through each phase of indie filmmaking, breaking down real timelines, real decisions, and real costs. Learn proven strategies for keeping budgets lean without sacrificing quality, and see actual numbers that demystify where the money goes. Designed to be interactive and accessible, the event invites audience questions, discussion, and shared problem‑solving. Whether you’re developing your first script or planning your next project, this session offers clear insight, honest advice, and actionable takeaways.


Saturday April 18, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

1:00pm MST

Do Us Part
Saturday April 18, 2026 1:00pm - 2:35pm MST
Do Us Part
Run Time: 95 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 1:50pm
Saturday, April 18 at 1:00pm
Sunday, April 19 at 4:15pm

Directed by: Reed Arnold
Cast: Kelly Russo, Travis Laughlin, Reed Arnold, Laura Delhauer

Synopsis: When Rose, Ryan’s unrequited love and best friend from college, shows up to his wedding uninvited and with a change of heart, the lascivious best man Mark must navigate a minefield of secrets both old and new to keep the past from ruining the future.


Saturday April 18, 2026 1:00pm - 2:35pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

1:30pm MST

Big Kid Flicks
Saturday April 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:35pm MST
Big Kid Flicks
Run Time: 65 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday, April 18 at 1:30pm

The Refusers
Directed by: Wiep Teeuwisse
Synopsis: A mattress laments. An old paper dances.

Tremolo
Directed by: Leondard Mink
Synopsis: A deaf boy and his father must find common language after a long time apart.

Swimming with Butterflies
Directed by: Karl Stetler
Synopsis: After missing bronze by 1/100th of a second at the 2016 Paralympic games, Austin-based swimmer Lizzi Smith shares what’s bringing her back to the pool—and bringing hope to the next generation

The Drifting Guitar
Directed by: Sophie Roze
Synopsis: A tie-selling weasel roams the countryside and decides to take a chance in the forest thanks to the unconditional help of a hedgehog.


Saturday April 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:35pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Shorts

1:30pm MST

The Only Way Out Is Through
Saturday April 18, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST
The Only Way Out Is Through
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 3:50pm
Saturday, April 18 at 1:30pm
Sunday, April 19 at 11:40am

Directed by: Kieran Thompson
Cast: Alex MacNicoll, Beau Knapp, Emilio Garcia-Sanchez

Synopsis: Three friends head into the wilderness to reconnect. When one vanishes, the journey becomes a test of friendship, trust, and what it means to truly be there for one another.


Saturday April 18, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

1:35pm MST

Smorgasbord Short Showcase
Saturday April 18, 2026 1:35pm - 3:05pm MST
Smorgasbord Short Showcase
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Thursday, April 16 at 12:10pm
Saturday, April 18 at 1:35pm
Sunday, April 19 at 11:15am

Violet Vendetta
Directed by: Ted Hayden
Synopsis: Wannabe filmmakers Luke and Hunter go to ridiculous lengths to save their movie from a shady executive producer.

The Dishwasher
Directed by: Alyssa Rallo Bennett
Synopsis: In a fusion NYC restaurant, a humble dishwasher’s quiet strength guides immigrant workers through hardship, honoring unseen resilience and dignity.

SOFT BOIL
Directed by: Alec Goldberg
Synopsis: Lulu takes a job as a nanny only to discover that her new boss isn't who she expected.

The Seeing Eye Dog Who Saw too Much

Directed by: Eric Jackowitz
Synopsis: “A blind violinist’s seeing eye dog witnesses a murder…and it’s up to this good boy to solve it.”

Eaton Alive
Directed by: Jeannette Godoy
Synopsis: A short film about survival, marriage and the absurd RV life on a fire-scorched lot

A Peculiar Morning
Directed by: Emmylou Diaz
Synopsis: Inspired by a chance encounter, a grieving woman grapples with her agoraphobia to see what lies outside her lonely world.


Saturday April 18, 2026 1:35pm - 3:05pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

1:40pm MST

The TreeHouse
Saturday April 18, 2026 1:40pm - 3:00pm MST
The TreeHouse
(Subtitled)
Run Time: 80 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday, April 11 at 9:45pm
Friday, April 17 at 3:50pm
Saturday, April 18 at 1:40pm

Directed by: Luis Calderón 
Cast: Sandra Escacena, Claudio Portalo, Mala Rodriguez, Kandido Uranga

Synopsis: After witnessing her boyfriend’s fatal fall from a treehouse, Ale returns to the forest one year later, convinced his death was not an accident. As she confronts the place where it happened, an unsettling presence resurfaces, forcing her to face the truth behind that night.


Saturday April 18, 2026 1:40pm - 3:00pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

1:55pm MST

The Eyes of Ghana
Saturday April 18, 2026 1:55pm - 3:25pm MST
The Eyes of Ghana
(Subtitled)
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 6:35pm
Saturday, April 18 at 1:55pm
Sunday, April 19 at 1:15pm

Directed by: Ben Proudfoot
Cast: Chris Hesse, Anita Afonu, Edmund Addo

Synopsis: In this love letter to cinema, 93-year-old Chris Hesse, Kwame Nkrumah’s personal cinematographer, races against blindness and time to save over 1,000 films that reveal the hidden origin story of African independence.


Saturday April 18, 2026 1:55pm - 3:25pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

2:30pm MST

Filmmaker Panels: Leading the Way
Saturday April 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Actors taking on their first leading role can feel overwhelmed. We'll break down how actors at the festival approached this task, what advice they have for those about to tackle a leading role, and what you can do to make sure it's your first of many.




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.
Saturday April 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

3:10pm MST

Mouse
Saturday April 18, 2026 3:10pm - 4:55pm MST
Mouse
Run Time: 105 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 5:55pm
Saturday, April 18 at 3:10pm
Sunday, April 19 at 9:15am

Directed by: Kenny Riches
Cast: Kenny Riches, Sarah Coffey, Kimball Farley, Hiroko Riches, Eric McGraw

Synopsis: A petty thief living with his mother, signs up for a penpal service in hopes of finding a friend, or maybe more. Unfortunately, his penpal has other plans.


Saturday April 18, 2026 3:10pm - 4:55pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

3:15pm MST

Bluebird
Saturday April 18, 2026 3:15pm - 4:50pm MST
Bluebird
Run Time: 95 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 5:55pm
Saturday, April 18 at 3:15pm
Sunday, April 19 at 9:20am

Directed by: Jay Arden Black
Cast: David McElwee, Avery Joy Davis, DeMorge Brown, Tony Bartele, Christian Lowery, Christianna Rowader, Julia James, Alexandre Chen, Matt Tang, Ama Konadu, Nick Corirossi, Dave Coyne, Mark Aaron

Synopsis: A darkly satirical story following a lonely man named Charles as he searches for love. While working as a handyman at a bizarre medical facility, he meets a beautiful woman named Chloe. When she disappears, Charles embarks on a surreal journey in order to find her.


Saturday April 18, 2026 3:15pm - 4:50pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

3:35pm MST

Sci-Fi Shorts A
Saturday April 18, 2026 3:35pm - 5:05pm MST
Sci Fi Shorts A
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 9:25am 
Friday, April 17 at 8:50pm
Saturday, April 18 at 3:35pm

The Gun
Directed by: Randall Christoper
Synopsis: Based on the short story by Philip K. Dick.

HYPERBURN
Directed by: Travis DuBridge
Synopsis: A reluctant hero teams up with his A.I. companion. Together, they embark on a quest across the unforgiving desert.

Battle of LA
Directed by: Patrick Pizzolorusso
Synopsis: In 1942, a 'something' was spotted over LA and found by two scientists filling them with hope and wonder.

Pocket Change
Directed by: Tanner Mobley and Heston Roewe
Synopsis: When a remote diner loses power, a drifter and his seemingly worthless quarter become key to stopping a deadly threat.

The Visor
Directed by: Bhairav Valera
Synopsis: A woman joins a VR headset's beta test and becomes haunted by its side effects and ghosts of her past.

The One-Minute Problem
Directed by: Nicolás Delgado de la Cámara
Synopsis: When a Spanish immigrant’s homemade teleportation device drains the power grid, a city inspector threatens his invention and family.


Saturday April 18, 2026 3:35pm - 5:05pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

3:40pm MST

Experimental Shorts
Saturday April 18, 2026 3:40pm - 5:10pm MST
Experimental Shorts
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Monday, April 13 at 9:05pm
Friday, April 17 at 11:10am
Saturday, April 18 at 3:40pm

Southwest Sangria
Directed by: Joseph Steely
Synopsis: A dreamlike, stream-of-consciousness piece that recalls archetypal film imagery to reimagine the relationship between narrative and images.

The End of Nicole Kidman
Directed by: Liz Manashil
Synopsis: 2009: we shot a film based on a dream about Nicole Kidman, gender and artistic compromise. 2026: we edited it.

Tangled
Directed by: Simran Sawhney
Synopsis: A woman brushes her hair to soothe herself to sleep until a dream interrupts the ritual and forces confrontation.

Chicken Salad
Directed by: CK Thornton
Synopsis: A surreal cinema poem about a woman finding solace in her art.

Estrange
Directed by: Lauren DeJolie
Synopsis: She drives into darkness, leaving control, when a blinding light appears—deliverance, damnation, or something unexplained?

A Man in a Castle Loses His Mind
Directed by: Dustin Little
Synopsis: A man confined in a tower grapples with his slipping perception of time and the incessant chirp of a cricket.

BlueBeard GasLight
Directed by: Kyra Miller
Synopsis: A woman working on a puppet version of “Blue Beard” clocks that her partner is not to be trusted.

Where's My Coffee Cup?
Directed by: Yehuda Sharim
Synopsis: This story of John, who at 64 and still confined in a prison not designed for the aging,  is a poignant demand for compassion and justice.


Saturday April 18, 2026 3:40pm - 5:10pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

3:45pm MST

Unfinished Work
Saturday April 18, 2026 3:45pm - 5:10pm MST
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.


Saturday April 18, 2026 3:45pm - 5:10pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

4:00pm MST

All of the Above
Saturday April 18, 2026 4:00pm - 5:25pm MST
All of the Above
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 11:35am
Saturday, April 18 at 4:00pm
Sunday, April 19 at 3:25pm

Directed by: Allison Walsh
Cast: John Camardella, Nilüfer “Lily” Kaya, Gretchen Cozine, Theresa Sheridan

Synopsis: Students come together for a World Religions class in a public high school in a sheltered white Christian community. With the help of their teacher, the mild-mannered suburbanites confront preconceived notions of their peers’ faiths.


Saturday April 18, 2026 4:00pm - 5:25pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

5:25pm MST

STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon
Saturday April 18, 2026 5:25pm - 6:50pm MST
STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon
Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 1:40pm
Saturday, April 18 at 5:25pm
Sunday, April 19 at 9:25am

Directed by: Ernie Bustamante
Cast: Sonia Manzano, Stephen Schwartz, Sonia Sotomayor

Synopsis: A vibrant portrait of Sonia Manzano (“Maria” from Sesame Street) — the trailblazing actress who transformed television and inspired generations.


Saturday April 18, 2026 5:25pm - 6:50pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

5:35pm MST

Baby Love
Saturday April 18, 2026 5:35pm - 7:15pm MST
Baby Love
Run Time: 100 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 11:30am
Saturday, April 18 at 5:35pm

Directed by: Joseph Marconi
Cast: Kiana Maderia, Marielle Scott, Maury Sterling, Amy Hargreaves, Blake Lindsley, Irene Bedard

Synopsis: A female MMA fighter on the brink of self-destruction finds a lifeline in a court-ordered equine therapy program, leading her to confront her past and redefine her future.


Saturday April 18, 2026 5:35pm - 7:15pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

5:45pm MST

Music Videos
Saturday April 18, 2026 5:45pm - 7:00pm MST
Music Videos
Run Time: 75 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday, April 11 at 10:15pm
Wednesday, April 15 at 4:25pm
Saturday, April 18 at 5:45pm

Sweet Baby Rae
Directed by: Kai Kohatsu
Band: Znora

Blue Lightning Ambush
Directed by: Jason R. Johnston and Mark Oilverius
Band: Birdie Nichols

Corpus Meum!
Directed by: Calvin Herbst
Band: Rolando Gori, composer/musician

The Well
Directed by: Joshua Coe
Band: Flower Festival

Pearl
Directed by: Marina Di Milta
Band: Taylor Daukas

What If I Die Flying Over Oklahoma? 
Directed by: H. Nelson Tracey
Band: Rae Isla

I Feel Different Everyday
Directed by: Josh Nesmith, Jaconna Jacobs
Band: Chlothegod

Birdseye
Directed by: Ash Kron
Band: Birdseye

Lyn
Directed by: Veronica Everheart, Justin "Juni" Neugeboren
Band: Veronica Everheart

Eating In My Car Again
Directed by: Greg Roensch
Band: Greg Roensch

Working On My Dreams
Directed by: Emmy Kelly
Band: Diners

Glacier
Directed by: Mickey Pangburn
Band: MRCH

I Wish I Was My Own Friend
Directed by: Zack Placencia
Band: Faun Flora

Life After Death
Directed by: Ava Cavasos
Band: Riley Whittaker

The Tooth Fairy
Directed by: Nathania Rubin
Band: Advance Base

Goodbye
Directed by: Sam Erdmann
Band: Tia Penny

bell hooks
Directed by: Pariah Pete, Dylan Toon
Band: Pariah Pete

Stadium
Directed by: Brendan Smith
Band: SAMNX

Dually of Man/The Modern
Directed by: Alec Kaplan
Band:The Macks


Saturday April 18, 2026 5:45pm - 7:00pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

5:50pm MST

Live Action Shorts B
Saturday April 18, 2026 5:50pm - 7:05pm MST
Live Action Shorts B
Run Time: 75 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Wednesday, April 15 at 12:25pm
Saturday, April 18 at 5:50pm
Sunday, April 19 at 9:10am

The Long-Reigning King of Rollercastle Skateland
Directed by: David Hull
Synopsis: The long-tenured manager of an aging, castle-themed roller rink faces the final days of business for his beloved little empire.

A King's Curtain
Directed by: Grant M. Johnson
Synopsis: A woman's love for her father is tested when his descent into Alzheimer's jeopardizes her chance for a coveted promotion.

Such A Pretty Girl
Directed by: Deborah Puette
Synopsis: Meg's twelve-year-old uncovers a relic from Meg's childhood, and their family will never be the same.

i want to go to moscow
Directed by: Sarah Baskin
Synopsis: A disillusioned actor spirals when she's thrown into a classroom of kids rehearsing her favorite play, Chekhov's THREE SISTERS.

OLIVE
Directed by: Tom Koch
Synopsis: While caring for his grandmother, Sam begins to question the nature of their relationship.

SilverSizzle
Directed by: Brian Russell
Synopsis: Two recent widowers enlist the aid of a cemetery caretaker to find new love among widows visiting their departed spouses.


Saturday April 18, 2026 5:50pm - 7:05pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

5:55pm MST

Little Singer
Saturday April 18, 2026 5:55pm - 7:15pm MST
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.


Saturday April 18, 2026 5:55pm - 7:15pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

6:00pm MST

Buffalo Buffalo Turquoise Buffalo
Saturday April 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:25pm MST
Buffalo Buffalo Turquoise Buffalo
Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 9:20am
Saturday, April 18 at 6:00pm
Sunday, April 19 at 11:35am

Directed by: Tyler Graham
Cast: Martha Magruder, Stafford Douglas, Jordyn Aquino, Clint Obenchain, Alex Knight, Doug Montoya

Synopsis:  Mae’s a dead-end drifter who just woke up with a nasty hangover in a stranger's house in Albuquerque. Her one-night-stand is gone, and so is her car. To find him, she teams up with her hookup’s wannabe-actor roommate, Ford. They soon discover they aren't the only ones looking for him...


Saturday April 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:25pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

7:00pm MST

Centerpiece Film - Carolina Caroline
Saturday April 18, 2026 7:00pm - 8:45pm MST
Carolina Caroline
Run Time: 105 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday, April 18 at 7:00pm

Directed by: Adam Rehmeier
Cast: Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner, Kyra Sedgwick, Jon Gries

Synopsis:  Acclaimed director Adam Carter Rehmeier’s romantic crime thriller stars Samara Weaving (READY OR NOT, BORDERLINE) as Caroline Daniels, whose desire to leave her small Texas town brings her into the orbit of a charismatic con man (Kyle Gallner), and together they weave a path of crime and passion across the American Southeast. Also starring Kyra Sedgwick, the film features a wide-ranging country music soundtrack, with tracks from artists such as Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Loretta Lynn, and over a dozen others.


Saturday April 18, 2026 7:00pm - 8:45pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 1 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

7:25pm MST

The Floaters
Saturday April 18, 2026 7:25pm - 9:10pm MST
The Floaters
Run Time: 105 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 11:25am
Saturday, April 18 at 7:25pm
Sunday, April 19 at 1:50pm

Directed by: Rachel Israel
Cast: Jackie Tohn, Sarah Podemski, Aya Cash, Judah Lewis, Nina Bloomgarden, Jake Ryan, Seth Green, Jonathan Silverman, Steve Guttenberg, Jacob Moskovitz.

Synopsis: A struggling musician takes a last-resort job from her overachiever best friend: supervising misfits at their childhood Jewish summer camp. With the camp’s survival in the balance as it ramps up for competition with a longtime rival, the clashing friends and campers must overcome their differences to save the camp.


Saturday April 18, 2026 7:25pm - 9:10pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

7:35pm MST

Radio Sky
Saturday April 18, 2026 7:35pm - 9:05pm MST
Radio Sky
Run Time: 95 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Wednesday, April 15 at 9:05pm
Friday, April 17 at 11:40am
Saturday, April 18 at 7:35pm

Directed by: Carlitos Do Souto
Cast: Dennis Haysbert, Carlitos Do Souto, Desiree Ross, Circus-Szalewski

Synopsis: When NASA loses contact with U.S. astronauts, a hacker under house arrest hacks the International Space Station from his rundown apartment, uncovering a lone survivor and a deadly hostage crisis. Now he must guide her home undetected without violating his probation.


Saturday April 18, 2026 7:35pm - 9:05pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

7:45pm MST

More Than Movies - The Fabulous Film Olympics Trivia
Saturday April 18, 2026 7:45pm - 9:10pm MST
Sure, you like movies. (You're at a film festival.) But do you have what it takes to win the biggest film face-off since Cage met Travolta? Join our host, local drag sensation Barbra Seville, and test your movie knowledge in a variety of trivia games. But remember, there can only be one Fabulous Film Trivia Champion at this Festival!


Saturday April 18, 2026 7:45pm - 9:10pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

7:55pm MST

Grind
Saturday April 18, 2026 7:55pm - 9:40pm MST
Grind
Run Time: 105 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday, April 18 at 7:55pm

Directed by: Brea Grant, Ed Dougherty, Chelsea Stardust
Cast: Rob Huebel, Barbara Crampton, Vinny Thomas, Jessika Van, Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette, James Urbaniak, Courtney Pauroso, James Paxton, Ify Nwadiwe, Aubrey Shea

Synopsis: Four interconnected stories center around the gig economy, hustle culture, and evils of late-stage capitalism.


Saturday April 18, 2026 7:55pm - 9:40pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 6 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

8:00pm MST

Arizona Shorts B
Saturday April 18, 2026 8:00pm - 9:25pm MST
Arizona Shorts B
Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday, April 11 at 1:30pm 
Thursday, April 16 at 6:55pm
Saturday, April 18 at 8:00pm

Old Nick
Directed by: Canyon DiMare
Synopsis: After capturing a notorious serial killer, a young detective relives the case, haunted by evidence that blurs obsession and reality.

I Am
Directed by: Aidan Sinconis
Synopsis: I Am follows Ron Blake’s journey through life’s challenges toward growth, purpose, and positive impacts on himself and his community.

And the Air Turned Red
Directed by: Brandon Zukas
Synopsis: A young Soviet reporter joins his brother Sergei on base.

Tomorrow Undead
Directed by: Dale Thomas Cizmadia
Synopsis: Arizona mine worker Grant Franklin sacrifices his life to a rogue biotech company in exchange for securing his family's future.

Career Stall
Directed by: Nima Nourani
Synopsis: A bathroom break takes a surreal turn when a man trapped in a stall witnesses a series of bizarre events.

I Should Tell You
Directed by: Evan Pascal Covington
Synopsis: Life altering news forces a long married couple to speak honestly with one another for the first time in decades.


Saturday April 18, 2026 8:00pm - 9:25pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 7 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

8:00pm MST

The Big Cheese
Saturday April 18, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm MST
The Big Cheese
Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 3:45pm
Saturday, April 18 at 8:00pm
Sunday, April 19 at 11:30am

Directed by: Sara Joe Wolansky
Cast: Adam Moskowitz, Courtney Johnson, Sam Rollins, Lilith Spencer

Synopsis: America's greatest cheesemongers attempt the impossible: beat the French at their own game and aim for the podium at the Olympics of cheese. The eccentric underdogs of Team USA battle cultural clashes, personal struggles, and melting cheese in pursuit of respect, redemption, and a historic victory.


Saturday April 18, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

9:40pm MST

The Python Hunt
Saturday April 18, 2026 9:40pm - 11:15pm MST
The Python Hunt
Run Time: 95 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Tuesday, April 14 at 8:50pm
Saturday, April 18 at 9:40pm

Directed by: Xander Robin
Cast: Toby Benoit, Jimbo McCartney, Shannon McCartney, Madison Oliveria, Richard Pereny, Anne Stratton, Joe Wasilewski

Synopsis: Every year, the Florida government calls upon the general public to compete in an invasive python removal contest in the Everglades in an attempt to save the threatened ecosystem. For ten grueling nights, an eclectic group of amateur hunters confront the dangerous terrain, nocturnal creatures, and their own desires. Meanwhile, one professional hunter leads the charge to undermine the competition, questioning what hides beneath the python mania gripping the ‘glades.


Saturday April 18, 2026 9:40pm - 11:15pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 5 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

9:55pm MST

Fifteen
Saturday April 18, 2026 9:55pm - 11:25pm MST
Fifteen
(Subtitled)
Run Time: 100 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 17 at 7:05pm
Saturday, April 18 at 9:55pm

Directed by: Jack & Yossy Zagha
Cast: Macarena Oz, Greta Martí, Aminta Ireta

Synopsis: Two best friends preparing for their quinceañera face desire, cruelty, and social pressure–until one girl’s body begins to transform into something monstrous.


Saturday April 18, 2026 9:55pm - 11:25pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 2 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

10:00pm MST

College Shorts B
Saturday April 18, 2026 10:00pm - 11:25pm MST
College Shorts B
Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday, April 11 at 8:20pm
Saturday, April 18 at 10:00pm
Sunday, April 19 at 1:15pm

Tomato Soup
Directed by: Brendan Michael Conant
Synopsis: Dodd is a freshly signed baseball player struggling to say goodbye to his hometown, desperate for a reason to stay.

Luca and Johnny
Directed by: Antonio Ducrot
Synopsis: A young father tries to balance raising his child with chasing his dream of becoming an actor.

Naploletanità
Directed by: Miranda Patterson, Owen Atienza, Sophie Flater, Annabelle Avoilio
Synopsis: Seven vignettes reveal the creative, contradictory heart of modern Naples.

Proscenium
Directed by: Georgia Evensen
Synopsis: Proscenium follows a crew shooting a dance film, and the nervous young director’s struggle to connect with the lead dancer.

Grossness of Closeness
Directed by: Cathal Power
Synopsis: A lonely bachelor rents a family and for a while, it's wonderful, but it's not long before things get weird.


Saturday April 18, 2026 10:00pm - 11:25pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 3 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

10:10pm MST

Horror Shorts A
Saturday April 18, 2026 10:10pm - 11:35pm MST
Horror Shorts A
Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 10 at 8:50pm
Friday, April 17 at 9:10am
Saturday, April 18 at 10:10pm

Scissor Sleepover
Directed by: Nee Kirschman
Synopsis: The perfect sleepover turns into a nightmare when a prank-gone-wrong hurts more than the pretty hairs on Brittany's head

Last Call
Directed by: Christopher Smith, Peter Sawyer
Synopsis: A shady Hollywood producer gets trapped in a dive bar while out for a casual night on the town.

Round the Corner
Directed by: Russ Emanuel
Synopsis: A humorous take dealing with a zombie pandemic: 2 competing homeowners play tit-for-tat in an exclusive television interview, involving “cats”.

The companions
Directed by: José María Flores
Synopsis: A young couple walks down the street, they have left the children at home and are going out to dinner.

Penelope
Directed by: Fiona Rene
Synopsis: Undead misfit, Penelope, wakes up late with one job: build an army of the undead to make her father proud.

Praying Mantis
Directed by: Joe Hsieh
Synopsis: A praying mantis mutant seduces and preys on men out of desperation to save her child.

These Colors Don't Run
Directed by: Chris Ethridge
Synopsis: A camp counselor struggles to escape from a masked killer whose emotions are on display for all to see.


Saturday April 18, 2026 10:10pm - 11:35pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 4 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
 
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