Sun. February 21
PREVIEW NIGHT — 5:00 and 7:30 p.m. shows
“Rising: The Art of John Waddell” sneak preview with the artist in person!
“Blood Into Wine” premiere with multiple-Grammy winner Maynard James Keenan live in person!
Followed by a wine tasting, cheese and dessert reception in the Harkins Lobby, compliments of Barking Frog Grille.
Mon. February 22
PREVIEW NIGHT — 5:00 and 7:30 p.m. shows
Kick off Sedona Green with the Arizona premiere of “Terra Madre” followed by a FREE Pachamama Alliance Seminar featuring Neal Rogin and Mark DuBois.
The Arizona Premiere of “Waking Sleeping Beauty” with Disney’s Peter Schneider.
9:00 p.m. After the screenings, join us for a Locavore Reception at Sedona Rouge, sponsored by Reds Restaurant, Gardens for Humanity and the Slow Food Movement.
Tues. February 23
Festival officially opens! Films all day for the next six days!
FREE WORKSHOP with Morrie Warshawski – Transformative Fundraising for Filmmakers
9 a.m. to noon at the Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking
Opening Night Films: The award-winning sensation “A Shine of Rainbows” and Connie Stevens’ film “Saving Grace B. Jones”
OPENING NIGHT Party at Reds Restaurant at Sedona Rouge
9:00 p.m. (requires Platinum Pass)
Sponsored by Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa
Wed. February 24
FREE WORKSHOP with Morrie Warshawski – Transformative Fundraising for Filmmakers
9 a.m. to noon at the Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking
Evening Highlight Films Include
• “Waiting For Forever”
• “PoliWood”
FILM PARTY AND RECEPTION at Festival Central
9:00 p.m. (requires Platinum Pass)
Hosted and sponsored by The Heartline Café
Thurs. February 25
FREE WORKSHOP with George Rush and Lise Swenson – The Business of Getting Your Film Out There
9 a.m. to noon at the Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking
Evening Highlight Films Include
• “Another Harvest Moon”
• Michael Moore’s “Roger & Me” – Celebrating its 20th Anniversary
Filmmaker and V.I.P. dinner at Troia’s
9:00 p.m. (requires Platinum Pass)
Hosted and sponsored by Troia’s Pizza Pasta Amoré
Fri. February 26
FREE WORKSHOP: “Producing Your Film” – with Debbie Brubaker followed by a Producer Panel discussion (please see our Festival Workshops link) at Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking
PLUS … Sedona GREEN Sustainability Roundtable discussion at Studio Live Theatre.
Evening Highlight Films Include
• “The Greatest”
• Michael Moore’s “Sicko”
Cast Party Gala with Festival Honoree Michael Moore and Celebrity Honorees
at the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa
9:00 p.m. (requires Platinum Pass)
Sat. February 27
FREE WORKSHOP: “Producing Your Film – DAY 2” – with Debbie Brubaker PLUS Sedona Green Sustainable Roundtable, awards, and Panel discussions with Film Festival Celebrity guests (please see our Festival Workshops link)
Evening Highlight Films Include
• “Hachiko: A Dog’s Tale”
• Michael Moore’s “Capitalism”
Filmmaker/VIP party at Hiro’s Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
9:00 p.m. (requires Platinum Pass)
Hosted and sponsored by Hiro’s Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
Sun. February 28
Awards Brunch at L’Auberge de Sedona
10:30 a.m. (requires Platinum Pass)
Encore presentations of the award-winners Sunday afternoon
Closing Night Films: “Seraphine” & “An Education”
