The 2023 IFP Phoenix Beat the Clock 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 on the big screen at Harkins Theatres! For this challenge, teams are competing to be an official selection of the 2024 Phoenix Film Festival as well as a $250 prize to the winning film. The films will premiere at Harkins Scottsdale 101, where awards will be given out for numerous categories.

The Beat the Clock Challenge is limited to 25 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 May 12th. 

Regular Registration: $20 for IFP Phoenix Members / $40 for non-members from May 12th to June 1st.

Late Registration: $25 for IFP Phoenix Members / $50 for non-members from June 1st until the day of the challenge.

Note: This challenge is capped at 25 teams and registration may close early once capacity is reached.

The challenge itself kicks off Friday June 16th, 2023 at 7pm and turn in will be due by 7pm on June 18th, 2023. The screening will take place on Wednesday June 28th 2023, @ Harkins Scottsdale 101.