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Saturday, April 11
 

11:00am MST

Filmmaker Panels: Putting it Out There
Saturday April 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
You made a film, now what? Filmmakers at the festival talk about next steps for their projects and how they plan on getting their films seen by more people. How will they tackle distribution? What has worked in the past? What other avenues are they exploring?





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 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
  Filmmaker Panels

2:30pm MST

Filmmaker Panels: Pace Yourself
Saturday April 11, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12
Pacing in feature films is very tricky. For example, as a director, how do you keep a viewer's interest while also knowing when to let off the gas? Find out how these directors approach pacing in their story.




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 11, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Filmmaker Panels
 
Sunday, April 12
 

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

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
 
Saturday, April 18
 

11:00am MST

Filmmaker Panels: 99 Problems, but a Pitch Ain't One
Saturday April 18, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12
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
  Filmmaker Panels

2:30pm MST

Filmmaker Panels: Leading the Way
Saturday April 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12
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
  Filmmaker Panels
 
Sunday, April 19
 

11:00am MST

Filmmaker Panels: Money Talks
Sunday April 19, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12
There are many paths to getting a film financed. Find out from filmmakers at the festival how they were able to get the funds to make their art and get their advice for stretching those funds further.





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 19, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Filmmaker Panels

2:30pm MST

Filmmaker Panels: Hear You me
Sunday April 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12
Filmmaking is a visual medium, but audio is just as critical and oft overlooked. So much can be done to enhance a viewer's experience from an audio perspective. Let's discuss how filmmakers use sound to complete the picture.




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 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Harkins Scottsdale 101 - Theatre 12 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
  Filmmaker Panels
 

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