Sedona International Film Festival 2023

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!

2023 Festival Highlights

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.

Festival Venues

Mary D. Fisher Theatre: 2030 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona. Owned by the Sedona International Film Festival, this intimate 99-seat theatre is 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: Located on the same property, this brand-new 43-seat state-of-the-art cinema, named after a New York City dancer and local Sedona resident, is a valuable addition to the Sedona film and arts scene for 2023.

Getting to Sedona for the Festival

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.

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!

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