For our fourth episode of Direct Chat we interviewed the filmmakers behind Raising Buchanan. Amanda Melby (Producer/Actor) and Bruce Dellis (Writer/Director) have been longtime supporters of independent filmmaking in Arizona and it was a great conversation.
Read moreOur latest episode of Direct Chat will feature two filmmakers from Raising Buchanan, the 2019 AZ Feature Film of the Year at the Phoenix Film Festival. Amanda Melby (Producer and Star) and Bruce Dellis (Director and Producer) will come on and talk to us about their film, things they’ve learned, and answer our fun questions about other filmmaking topics. Join us at 10am on Thursday, April 30th live.
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While we’re staying home to help flatten the curve, let’s make sure we still have the “chops” when this is all over! Every week on Monday we will give you a challenge to complete or tryout and we can feature them in a playlist on youtube.
Read moreOur latest episode of Direct Chat will feature Angela Houston. Her short film, June Heist, is a selection of the 2020 Phoenix Film Festival. Angela will talk about her approach to filmmaking, as well as talk about some fun stuff like streaming recommendations. Join us at 10am on Thursday, April 23rd live.
Read moreWhile we’re staying home to help flatten the curve, let’s make sure we still have the “chops” when this is all over! Every week on Monday we will give you a challenge to complete or tryout and we can feature them in a playlist on youtube.
Read moreOur second episode of Direct Chat is now up on YouTube. Adolpho Navarro came on to talk about his style of filmmaking, influences, and asking people to drive at him with cars! Check it out.
Read moreOur latest episode of Direct Chat will feature Adolpho Navarro. His short film, The Evolved Spectrum, is a selection of the 2020 Phoenix Film Festival. Adolpho will talk about how approach to filmmaking, as well as break down how he pulled off some of the shots in the short. Join us at 10am on Thursday, April 16th live.
Read moreOur first episode of Direct Chat is now up on YouTube. Kieran Thompson is a great first guest. He always speaks so well about his craft, is passionate about movies, and drops references ranging from Truffaut to It From the Pit. Enjoy the audio interview.
Read moreWhile COVID-19 is currently keeping IFP Phoenix from having in person events, we did not want it to stop us from continuing to pursue our mission of helping to educate and connect local filmmakers. With that in mind, we are trying something new this week. We are going to virtually sit down with a filmmaker who has a short in the Phoenix Film Festival and we’re going to pick their brain.
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Due to the uncertainty surrounding the global COVID-19 virus, IFP Phoenix is canceling it’s in person events for March and April. As this progresses, we will reassess May events. Meanwhile, we are working on trying a couple of different things virtually so we can continue to offer some opportunities for connection within our local filmmaking opportunity. Stay safe and healthy, friends.
Independent Feature Project: Phoenix (IFP/PHX) supports and develops the growth of independent filmmaking in Arizona through comprehensive training, networking, exhibition and filmmaking opportunities. Additionally, the organization aspires to continually reach out with support for all other filmmaking-friendly organizations in Arizona and be the resource that helps connect everyone in our filmmaking community.