Farace here. Phoenix, if you’re the type who likes movies that aren’t just the same three franchises recycled every six months, I’ve got something for you. We’re giving away pairs of Flex Passes to the 2026 Phoenix Film Festival, happening April 9 through April 19 at Harkins Scottsdale 101. Each Flex Pass gets you four individual screening tickets to four different films — meaning you can spend a few days discovering the next great indie movie, telling your friends you saw it before it blew up, and pretending you always had excellent taste. Just pick four films, pick up your tickets, choose your seats, and you’re good to go. The only catch? Flex Passes don’t include Opening, Closing, or premiere events and they’re non-transferable — so if you win, they’re yours. Follow the directions below to enter, and maybe I’ll see you at the festival arguing about which movie was secretly the best one.
Phoenix Film Festival — April 9–19, 2026
Location — Harkins Scottsdale 101
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Phoenix Film Festival — April 9–19, 2026
Location — Harkins Scottsdale 101
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2026 Phoenix Film Festival and International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival
26TH ANNUAL PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS APRIL 9 – APRIL 19
PHOENIX (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) – The Phoenix Film Festival returns for its 26th annual event Thursday, April 9 – Sunday, April 19 at Harkins Scottsdale 101, bringing filmmakers and movie lovers together for another year of standout storytelling, special events, and community celebration.
Originally founded in 2001 by local filmmakers, the Phoenix Film Festival has grown into an 11-day celebration featuring 250+ films, plus filmmaking seminars, parties, and student workshops for more than 15,000 attendees.
Festival favorites will return, including the Party Pavilion, Industry Night, Film Prom, and Kids Day, along with new competition categories for 2026: Music Videos and Deaf Directed Shorts.
Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, March 6.
- Single tickets – $19
- Flex Pass – $50
- Super Flex Pass – $130
- Festival Pass – $225
- VIP Pass – $300
- Platinum Pass – $350
For more information, call 480-513-3195 or go to www.phoenixfilmfestival.com