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OCT 11–13 | FILMFESTTUCSON.ORG | DOWNTOWN TUCSON Sponsors Film Fest Tucson OCT 11–13 | FILMFESTTUCSON.ORG | DOWNTOWN TUCSON SPONSORS FILM FEST TUCSON 2 FILMFESTTUCSON.ORG | Oct 11 - 13, 2018 | Guide provided by Film Fest Tucson and Zocalo Magazine FILM FEST TUCSON WELCOME HOW TO FEST Welcome to Film Fest Tucson 2018! Venues D O R FIE IG We love movies and sharing films with audiences each fall here at Film All indoor screenings for the I I N Fest Tucson. We also love partnering with other arts, cultural and commu- 2018 Fest take place at either T the Scottish Rite Cathedral, R A L nity groups. This year we’re proud to be collaborating with nearly a dozen E C Tucson institutions to showcase stories that will resonate with audiences. located at 160 South Scott Ave., the AC Marriott Hotel, located at C We’ve assembled a total of 37 films for you to experience (26 features and T 151 East Broadway, or at the O N 11 shorts) and returned to one of the most iconic locations in downtown N T E Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Tucson for this year’s festival — the 102 year-old Scottish Rite Cathedral. Congress. We’ve transformed our non-traditional screening venues With its amazing, period Masonic lodge meeting rooms, it will be our into state-of-the-art screening rooms to show films. The Scottish headquarters for the festival. We will also be holding screenings at the Rite’s main lobby is the FFT lounge, the perfect place to meet new AC Marriott hotel and also at the Fox Theatre (see page 4 for details). friends before a screening there, or to stay and talk about the films. We’ve also added four, free outdoor screenings to take advantage of the amazing Tucson weather in October. We hope you can experience a film in Parking each of our venues. Parking in downtown Tucson is available at parking structures and on the street. After 5pm street parking is free. Garages are It truly takes a team to put on a film festival. Thanks to Jennifer Teufel located at Pennington St. between Scott Ave. and 6th Ave. and Schoenberger, Taylor and Rachel Davidson, Kellie Ann Murphy, Ashley at La Placita garage, located on Jackson between Stone Ave. and La Russa and Kerry Stratford. They are the reason this event looks so Church Ave. For a map of downtown parking options visit page 15 good, and runs so well. Throw in an amazing group of professional and or online at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/park-tucson/where-can-i- dedicated sponsors, partners, friends, family and volunteers, and you get park-downtown a unique, top-notch experience for everyone. We’re thrilled that you’ve joined us again this year and we know that you’ll have a great time. Advance Tickets Thanks for being a part of Film Fest Tucson 2018! Advance tickets can be purchased online via FIlmFestTucson.org. All advance tickets are $10 (+ service fee). Festival passes are also available in advance for $45 (+ service fee), which grants access to ALL screenings. A special $95 VIP pass adds access to the VIP tent at the Scottish Rite. All major credit cards are accepted. Day-Of Tickets Herb Stratford Day-of tickets do not have a service fee and can be bought at the Director, Film Fest Tucson venues starting 90 minutes prior to each day’s first showtime, (i.e. 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.) Come Early & Stay Late Ticket and pass holders are advised to arrive 15 minutes prior to showtime to guarantee admission. Those arriving less than 15 VIP experience minutes prior to showtime cannot be guaranteed a seat, even with Our exclusive VIP tent, for filmmakers, sponsors and VIP Pass a ticket or pass. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be holders only, is located in front of the Scottish Rite in their North given to ticket or pass holders turned away after this time. parking lot. It’s the perfect place to unwind before or after a Support Film screening Friday and Saturday nights. We have Whiskey del Bac, Film Fest Tucson was created for you — local Tucsonans and Sand Reckoner wine and Dragoon Brewing Company pouring, visitors alike who love great storytelling, great cinema and conver- and of course some delectable snacks. The $95 pass for this sation about both. We’ve created this festival because we believe limited-availability oasis also includes admission to all screenings, there are more stories to be told, and by sharing this festival with panels and our special wrap party late Saturday night. other important Tucson arts and culture entities, we all benefit. Visit FilmFestTucson.org to get your VIP Pass. We hope you will continue to support film all year long, and we’ll see you each October for Film Fest Tucson. Oct 11 - 13, 2018 | Guide provided by Film Fest Tucson and Zocalo Magazine | FILMFESTTUCSON.ORG 3 DESERT PITCH COMPETITION FILM FEST TUCSON Thursday, October 11, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. – AC Marriott, Marbella Room Film Fest Tucson’s 2nd annual Film and Television Desert Pitch Film Fest Tucson is set to discover and help you deliver your winning film or TV idea to Hollywood, along with an extra thousand bucks in your pocket to boot! competition will bring 10 semifinal- ists in front of a jury who will award Submit your Film or TV pitch to Film Fest Tucson’s Desert Pitch Competition. The Top 10 a cash prize of $1,000. projects selected will be invited to our pitch event where you’ll be rubbing elbows with industry veterans on the panel, as you make your pitch and will also receive the latest version of Final 5:30 p.m. – Competition Semifinals Draft software. The top five chosen will advance to the finals, where one lucky person will walk 7:00 p.m. – Competition Finals away with $1,000. Our panel this year includes veteran producers Scott Manville, Debi Wisch 8:00 p.m. – Awards/Reception and writer/critic Chris Gore. Visit FilmFestTucson.org for information and tickets. hosted by Film Tucson Thanks to our Desert Pitch sponsors & partners: VENUES Scottish Rite Fox Theatre AC Marriott 160 S. Scott Ave: The 1916 Masonic 17 W. Congress: This 1929 Southwestern 151 E. Broadway: Downtown’s newest hotel temple’s three meeting rooms are Art Deco theatre was restored and reopened plays host to our Desert Pitch events, and transformed into state-of-the-art screening in 2005 after being closed for 30 years. also features two screening rooms: the venues for the festival. The Red (200 seats), With 1,164 seats and amazing acoustics, it is Marbella (75 seats) and the Granada Purple (150 seats) and Blue (120 seats) rooms the heart of downtown and a breathtaking (40 seats), which are new, intimate spaces to must be seen to be believed. venue for cinema. experience a film or panel. 4 FILMFESTTUCSON.ORG | Oct 11 - 13, 2018 | Guide provided by Film Fest Tucson and Zocalo Magazine 2018 TRIBUTE – CELEBRATING THREE REMARKABLE WOMEN IN FILM FILM FEST TUCSON Saturday, October 13 We are excited to be honoring the remarkable work in film of these three artists. This year, our Fox Tucson Theatre honorees are continuing to blaze trails and deliver powerful performances and cinema. Join us as we shine a light on their achievements and talk with them about their careers to date and 6:30 p.m. – Tribute what’s next. Following the tribute event will be a special screening of “Lords of Dogtown,” 8:00 p.m. – Film Screening/Q&A Director, Catherine Hardwicke’s cult classic film about the rise of skateboarding. CATHERINE HARdwICKE – DIRECTOR Catherine Hardwicke’s first film as a director was the critically- acclaimed “Thirteen,” which won the Director’s Award at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. She has since become best known as the director of “Twilight,” which launched the worldwide franchise, The Twilight Saga. Hardwicke previously worked as a Production Designer on films like “Tombstone,” “Three Kings,” “Tank Girl” and “Vanilla Sky.” Her most recent film, Sony’s “Miss Bala,” stars Gina Rodriguez, and is slated for release in January 2019. Catherine will discuss her career, future projects and the industry today. Special post-screening Q&A following “Lords of Dogtown.” HALEY LU SOPHIA MITRI RICHARDson – ACTOR SCHLOSs – ACTOR Haley Lu Richardson recently With a pair of remarkable wrapped filming “Five Feet performances in back-to-back Apart,” “Support the Girls,” independent films “Lane 1974” “The Chaperone” and “Operation (FFT-2017) and “Sadie,” actress Finale,” in which she stars with Sophia Mitri Schloss has made her Oscar Isaac and Ben Kingsley. mark playing characters who Her work in “Columbus,” “The are dealing with far more than Bronze,” “Split” and “Edge of they should be. She is clearly Seventeen” solidified her role as destined for continued success a true rising star that can perform in the entertainment world with drama to comedy and everything upcoming work in film and music in between. on her horizon. Special post-screening Q&A Special post-screening Q&A following “Support the Girls” P. 7 following “Sadie” P. 7 SPECIAL EVENTS – Saturday, Oct 13, Scottish Rite CRITIC VS AUDIENCE PANEL DIRECTING MASTERCLASS WITH WRITER CHRIS GORE OF FILM THREAT WITH CATHERINE HARdwICKE Film Threat Founder and Editor, Chris Gore and Film Critic and In this special program, Hardwicke takes you inside pre-produc- FFT Director, Herb Stratford will unpack some big issues in a lively tion. From creating a workable shot list to constructing lookbooks, discussion about the current state of the film business including: Your shaping locations and building relationships with cast and crew, Indie Film Sucks, Movie Critics Are Idiots, and How to Direct a Nude she offers tips and tricks, as well as showcasing her personal work Scene.
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