The IFP Phoenix 240 to Glory Challenge is now open for registration!

Thank you for your interest in our filmmaker challenges. Wondering how it works? As a team leader, you sign your team up for the challenge. Your team members and your equipment is up to you. At the kickoff, IFP Phoenix will provide you with guidelines for the challenge.  Then you turn in an amazing film (on time to be eligible for awards) and we screen your newest masterpiece at Harkins Theatres at the Peoria Film Fest! For this challenge, teams are competing to be an official selection of the 2023 Phoenix Film Festival as well as a $250 prize to the winning film. The films will premiere at Peoria Film Fest Saturday, October 15th 2022, where awards will be given out for numerous categories.

The 240 to Glory Challenge is limited to 20 teams. Registration will close once we have reached capacity or otherwise remain open until the day of the challenge.

Cost to Register

Early Bird Registration: $15 for IFP Phoenix Members / $30 for non-members now until August 13th. 

Regular Registration: $20 for IFP Phoenix Members / $40 for non-members from Aug 13th to Aug 27th.

Late Registration: $25 for IFP Phoenix Members / $50 for non-members until the day of the challenge.

Note: This challenge is capped at 20 teams and registration may close early once capacity is reached.

The challenge itself kicks off September 8th, 2022 at 7pm and turn in will be due by 7pm on September 18th, 2022. The screening will take place on Saturday, October 15th 2022, @ Peoria Film Fest at Harkins Arrowhead Fountains!