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Welcome our new Film Challenge Director – David Miller!

March 15, 2018 3 Comments Filmmaker Challenges, News by Aaron Kes

IFP Phoenix is welcoming a new Film Challenge Director – David Miller!

 

 

 

A born and raised native of Phoenix, AZ, David A Miller has been making films since about 2003. He quickly decided his passion in life is specifically in the video editing field along with creating funny shorts to make himself laugh.

After getting his AA degree in Motion Picture Television: Video Editing from Scottsdale Community College, David started making commercial videos and participating in various film challenges. He cut his teeth on live event video including filming and editing live acoustic performances of music groups for a local radio station, VitaminWater, and other clients.

Participating in many many film challenges, and even winning a few awards over the years, David his excited to put together some great challenges for IFP Phoenix and the film community.

Please come out and say hi to David at Industry Night at the 2018 Phoenix Film Festival on Friday, April 6th!

Welcome our new Filmmaker Fusion host – Tyler Riggs!

December 14, 2017 0 Comments Filmmaker Fusion, News by Aaron Kes

IFP Phoenix is welcoming a new host for Filmmaker Fusion – Tyler Riggs!

 

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A native of Michigan, Riggs moved to Phoenix in the mid-aughts to get the hell away from 9 months of crap weather. He first got bit by the writing bug doing satirical recaps of his team’s flag football games. What started as an excuse to mock his friends lack of athletic ability quickly snowballed into a passion for storytelling.

Desperate for a way to channel his creative energy, Riggs got his first start in filmmaking two years ago with the IFP Breakout Challenge. His passion for film and learning (and the fact that everyone we asked before him said no) made him a perfect fit as the new host for the Filmmaker Fusion event.

We are really excited to welcome him aboard as this will free up Aaron (sorry to disappoint you, he’s not going anywhere) to bring more and more exciting things for local filmmakers!

Please come out and say hi during our first Filmmaker Fusion with Tyler as host Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 from 7-9pm at Scottsdale Community College.

2017 Beat the Clock Film Challenge Results

August 11, 2017 0 Comments Challenges History, Filmmaker Challenges, News by Aaron Kes

On August 3rd, 2017 we held our Beat the Clock Film Challenge screening at Harkins 101 Scottsdale. It was a great night for local filmmakers and we watched some amazing films. It was the tightest finish ever for the top prize! Here is the full list of winners from the event:

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Beat the Clock 48 Hour Challenge Kicks Off July 14th!

March 29, 2017 3 Comments News, Up Next by Aaron Kes

The 2017 48 hour Beat the Clock Film Challenge registration is now closed! We have reached capacity at 25 teams. Fear not, if you are interested in our challenges, we will return this fall with another!

What is it?

The best (and most hectic) 48 hours of your life! We will give you a prop and line on Friday at our kick off event.  You and your team then have two days to write, shoot, edit, and generally go crazy with filmmaking!

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IFP Phoenix at the 2017 Phoenix Film Festival

March 16, 2017 0 Comments News, Up Next by Aaron Kes

The 2017 Phoenix Film Festival starts Thursday, April 6th!
The 2017 Phoenix Film Festival will take place April 6th through April 13th and IFP Phoenix will be on hand with our yearly array of industry events and educational opportunities for local filmmakers. Read on below for everything we’re involved with at the festival.

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Filmmaker Fusion – A Special Night of Networking

March 6, 2017 0 Comments Filmmaker Fusion, News, Up Next by Aaron Kes

Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 from 7pm- 9pm

For one month only, we’re doing things a bit differently for Filmmaker Fusion and we’re holding it at a DIFFERENT LOCATION. This month, we’re forgoing our normal Q&A panels and sticking to a night of mingling and networking…and we’re holding it at the Phoenix Film Foundation office. We’ll even provide some snacks and refreshments. 

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2016 Break Out Film Challenge Results!

November 15, 2016 0 Comments Challenges History, Filmmaker Challenges, News by Aaron Kes

On November 3rd, we held our Break Out Film Challenge screening at Harkins 101 Scottsdale. It was a great night for local film! Here is the full list of winners from the event:

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Filmmaker Fusion’s November Edition Has Been Cancelled

November 9, 2016 0 Comments Filmmaker Fusion, News by Aaron Kes

Unfortunately, do to unforeseen circumstances, we have to cancel November’s edition of Filmmaker Fusion. We are so sorry about this and hope to be back on December 21st with the topic of “Know Your Rights.” A guide to your rights on set.

Break Out Film Challenge Kicks Off Thursday, September 15th!

August 4, 2016 0 Comments Challenges Current, Filmmaker Challenges, News, Up Next by Aaron Kes

The 2016 Break Out Film Challenge is now open for registration!!

What is it?

Our break out film challenge is designed to get our filmmakers out into the world! We give away over 20 free film festival submissions every year to the winners!

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Beat the Clock Film Challenge Screening is Thursday, August 4th!

July 26, 2016 0 Comments Filmmaker Challenges, News, Up Next by Aaron Kes

 

The Beat the Clock 48 Hour Film Challenge is back and the teams have finished their films! We had 23 teams kick off on Friday, July 15th and weve got 18 new films to screen. Join us at Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatre on Thursday, August 4th at 7pm. Well be screening all of the completed films and presenting the awards to the winning films and filmmakers.

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