The Sedona International Film Festival

February 18, 2023 to February 26, 2023

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Celebrate the 29th Anniversary of the Sedona International Film Festival with our team at Foothills Vacation Rentals! From February 18, 2023 to February 26, 2023, don’t miss the chance to mingle with filmmakers, screenwriters, movie critics, a high-profile list of celebrities, and a local community that cares deeply about the arts – in the most beautiful place on earth, Sedona Arizona.

The Sedona International Film Festival is one of the top film festivals in the US and the “hottest show in town” that inspires and encourages both emerging and established filmmakers, and a fast-growing audience of passionate indie artists and film lovers.

The nine-day festival features thought-provoking workshops, Q&A panel discussions, meet and greets, and a stellar lineup of some of the best independent films from around the globe. Last year saw five Oscar nominees in the lineup! From feature films, family movies, and foreign language to shorts, student films, and documentaries that “make a difference”, the festival premiers over 160 independent films covering all genres.

A few of the 2023 Sedona International Film Festival highlights include the works of two-time Oscar and Academy Award nominee Lasse Hallstrom for the festival’s opening night, a lifetime achievement award for Jacqueline Bisset, and a special screening of the documentary Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection. View the full festival lineup for 2023 here.

Sedona International Film Festival Locations

Mary D. Fisher Theatre

2030 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona
Owned by the Sedona International Film Festival, the Mary D. Fisher Theatre is an intimate 99-seat theatre dedicated to independent movies and live performances. The theatre is situated in West Sedona and is the “Cultural Heart of Sedona”, open to the public year-round.

Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre

2030 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona
Located on the same property, the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre is a brand-new addition to the Sedona Film Festival Theatres for 2023. The small, intimate 43-seat state-of-the-art cinema, named after a New York City Dancer and local Sedona resident, is a valuable contribution to the Sedona film and arts scene.

Harkins Theatres Sedona 6

2081 W. State Route 89A
The Sedona International Film Festival has daily film screenings at the two largest theaters in the state of the art Harkins Theatres Sedona 6 complex, situated directly across the street from the Sedona Film Festival Theatres.  

Sedona Performing Arts Center

995 Upper Red Rock Loop, Sedona
The Sedona Performing Arts Center is located in the Sedona Red Rock High School and is the largest of the Sedona Film Festival venues.

Yavapai College Sedona Center

4215 Arts Village Drive, Sedona
The Yavapai College Sedona Center is the location of the popular “Filmmaker Conversations” workshop series from Monday through Friday. These events are non-ticketed and free, giving film lovers an opportunity to learn from the best in the film industry.

Old Town Center for the Arts

633 N. 5th Street, Cottonwood
The Sedona International Film Festival partners with Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood to bring movies and the performing arts to the Verde Valley. Mix world-class jazz into your film festival experience with Bill Saxton & The Harlem All Stars performing live at Old Town Center for the Arts on Saturday, February 25th.

 

Sedona Film Festival Passes

Sedona Film Festival passes are NOW ON SALE! The Platinum Priority Pass includes full access to the festival with priority seat selection, Filmmaker/VIP Lounge access, VIP receptions at Sedona’s top restaurants, and entry to the Red Carpet Gala at Enchantment Resort and the Awards Brunch and Ceremony at Poco Diablo Resort. The Gold Priority Pass includes priority tickets and seat selection to all films and one complimentary party, ticket packs (10/20) are available two weeks before the festival, and single tickets go on sale one week prior. There’s still more than enough time to plan a last-minute trip to Sedona and purchase tickets for the best annual arts event in town, the Sedona International Film Festival.    

 

Getting to Sedona

There are three airports in close proximity to Sedona - Sedona Airport for charter flights, Flagstaff Airport served by American Airlines, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with flights from most major national and international cities. Sedona is a two hour drive north of Phoenix and a half hour south of Flagstaff. Enterprise Rental Car is the preferred partner of the Sedona International Film Festival with a discount program for ticketed festival attendees.

 

Sedona International Film Festival Lodging

Find a place to call home for the Sedona Film Festival with Foothills Vacation Rentals. Whether you’re seeking full immersion in the film scene or quieter seclusion in the foothills of Sedona’s stunning red rock landscapes, we’ve got you covered! Find affordable luxury for a budget break or walk in the footsteps of film stars in Sedona’s most elegant rental homes – you’ll find it all with Foothills Rentals.
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