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WEDNESDAY APRIL 30th - 6:30pm-7pm
SOUTHERN ARIZONA FILM POSITIVES
Films developed and funded by the Southern Arizona Film Society to promote diversity, inclusion, and positive representation in our film community.
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FINDING FIRE
DIRECTED BY: ​
David J. Aberle
A young Indigenous student, struggling with cultural disconnection while navigating university life, embarks on a journey to reconnect with their roots. Through resilience and determination, they start a Fire Circle on campus—a space for healing, storytelling, and community.
THE DINNER
DIRECTED BY: ​
Antonio Piccillo
Five strangers overcome their personal social barriers to make new friendships after each encountering a mysterious app.
Q&A FOLLOWING SCREENING
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THURSDAY MAY 1st - 12pm-12:30pm
NOGALES SHORT FILM
Special premiere of the Nogales shot short film Parallel Lines.
PARALLEL LINES
DIRECTED BY: ​
Neylani Castro
Two strangers repeatedly cross paths without noticing, until a brush between them unveils the invisible thread of their intertwined fates.
FRIDAY MAY 2nd - 1pm-3pm
ARIZONA SHORT FILMS
Our Arizona Shorts Program shines a spotlight on the incredible talent emerging from right here in Southern Arizona. This collection of films by 11 local directors, celebrates the voices, visions, and stories rooted in our local communities, from the borderlands to the big cities. Whether exploring identity, resilience, or the beauty of the everyday, these Arizona filmmakers bring fresh perspectives and a strong sense of place to the screen. Come celebrate homegrown storytelling at its finest.
FILMS
The Veil - Directed by: Allie Cincera, Cosmo Brusa Zappellini
Quédate Un Rato (Stay A While) - Directed by: Alek Mendez, Chloe M Raymundo
In the Market - Directed by: Preston Pierce Kersting
Death Mask - Directed by: David J. Aberle
Gone - Directed by: Ezra Milla Soto
It's Probably Not John - Directed by: Louise Lohmann Christensen
Masquerade - Directed by: Caleb Bailey
A Techno Tragedy - Directed by: Ty Besh
Happy Birthday, Jaime - Directed by: Ryan Clausen
Q&A FOLLOWING SCREENING
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