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Heart and home of the Arizona Int'l Film Festival.

Great way to wrap up the 22nd Tucson Film Festival!THE ONLY WAY OUT IS THROUGH 7:30pmSunday, October 11The Screening Ro...
10/12/2026

Great way to wrap up the 22nd Tucson Film Festival!
THE ONLY WAY OUT IS THROUGH
7:30pm
Sunday, October 11
The Screening Room
The Filmmaker is here!!
3 friends head into the wilderness to reconnect.
When one vanishes, the journey becomes a test of friendship, trust, and what it means to truly be there for one another.

Filmmakers Galore!6 Filmmakers for the 5pm Shorts!And the Filmmakers for the Closing Night Film at.7:30pm!FREE popcorn i...
10/11/2026

Filmmakers Galore!
6 Filmmakers for the 5pm Shorts!
And the Filmmakers for the Closing Night Film at.7:30pm!

FREE popcorn if you park in the Pennington Garage and show your parking coupon to MIA at concessions!
And meters are FREE on Sundays!
Last day of the Tucson Film Festival !
Sunday, October 11
3:00 PM UNCOMMITTED (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by Razi Jafri
The documentary follows Arab and Muslim American organizers who led a
groundbreaking protest vote in the 2024 Democratic primaries, demanding a
ceasefire in Gaza.
5:00 PM Tucson Film Festival 2026 Documentary Shorts 2
A thought-provoking mix of regional documentary short films!
• BEARS IN HOT TUBS (Tucson Premiere)
Directed by Claire Musser and Maddie Bear
• DANCING THROUGH LIFE: THE TUCSON PRIME TIME DANCERS (World Premiere)
Directed by Lynetter Hebble
• I WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by James Pellerito
• I STILL LOVE HER (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by Joseph Zentil
• KAIN TAYO “LET’S EAT” (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by Caroline Rosen
• TOKA: THE GAME MUST GO ON (Tucson Premiere)
Directed by the Tohono O’odham
Nation’s Documentary Film Collective

Q&A with Filmmakers
7:30 PM THE ONLY WAY OUT IS THROUGH (Tucson Premiere)
Directed by Kieran Thompson
Three friends head into the wilderness to reconnect. When one vanishes, the journey
becomes a test of friendship, trust, and what it means to truly be there for one
another.
Starring Alex MacNicoll (Apple TV’s Bad Monkey, Amazon’s Transparent)
Q&A with director Kieran Thompson!
For more information, trailers, and advanced tickets
Go to www.tucsonfilmfest.com for more information.
Tickets and Passes are available day of at The Screening Room Box Office

ACTION PACKED MOVIE DAY!The Screening Room is INSIDE!Bring your favorite blankie and snuggle while you watch films all d...
10/11/2026

ACTION PACKED MOVIE DAY!
The Screening Room is INSIDE!
Bring your favorite blankie and snuggle while you watch films all day!
Meters FREE!
FREE popcorn if you park in the Pennington Garage and show your parking coupon to MIA at concessions!
Last day of the Tucson Film Festival !
Sunday, October 11

12:30 PM Tucson Film Festival 2025 Narrative Shorts Program 3
An entertaining mix of comedic short films!
• AVANT GUARD (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by CR Sherman
• BOILER ROOM (World Premiere)
Directed by John Barnard
• BREAKFAST AT BERGHAIN (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by Autumn P***n
• FIREFLIES IN THE DUSK (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by Jonathan Hammond
• IT’S ALL FINE (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by Brendan Beachman (alumni)
• MF! (MEZZO FORTE) (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by Ellen Walker & Ellie Moffat
• YOUNG EDDIE (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by Ray Hwang, Vanessa Rosenblum
Q&A with filmmakers + producer May May Luong (Avant Guard)
3:00 PM UNCOMMITTED (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by Razi Jafri
The documentary follows Arab and Muslim American organizers who led a
groundbreaking protest vote in the 2024 Democratic primaries, demanding a
ceasefire in Gaza.
5:00 PM Tucson Film Festival 2026 Documentary Shorts 2
A thought-provoking mix of regional documentary short films!
• BEARS IN HOT TUBS (Tucson Premiere)
Directed by Claire Musser and Maddie Bear
• DANCING THROUGH LIFE: THE TUCSON PRIME TIME DANCERS (World Premiere)
Directed by Lynetter Hebble
• I WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by James Pellerito
• I STILL LOVE HER (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by Joseph Zentil
• KAIN TAYO “LET’S EAT” (Arizona Premiere)
Directed by Caroline Rosen
• TOKA: THE GAME MUST GO ON (Tucson Premiere)
Directed by the Tohono O’odham
Nation’s Documentary Film Collective

Q&A with Filmmakers
7:30 PM THE ONLY WAY OUT IS THROUGH (Tucson Premiere)
Directed by Kieran Thompson
Three friends head into the wilderness to reconnect. When one vanishes, the journey
becomes a test of friendship, trust, and what it means to truly be there for one
another.
Starring Alex MacNicoll (Apple TV’s Bad Monkey, Amazon’s Transparent)
Q&A with director Kieran Thompson!
For more information, trailers, and advanced tickets
Go to www.tucsonfilmfest.com for more information.
Tickets and Passes are available day of at The Screening Room Box Office

Rain or shine, there is going to be great music!The Screening Room is INSIDE, so don't worry about the rain!At 7:30pm --...
10/11/2026

Rain or shine, there is going to be great music!
The Screening Room is INSIDE, so don't worry about the rain!
At 7:30pm -- tonight Oct 10th!
Film - MUSIC RUINED MY LIFE
Then right after the film- a musical performance
THEN..10pm --The After Party at BrandyLion 200 N Court Ave with Live Music from Massi!
Yup!
An action packed night of film, music, and FUN!
See.you soon!

Why are Film Festivals so fun?Because they are more than just movies.They are about family, community, connection....a...
10/10/2026

Why are Film Festivals so fun?
Because they are more than just movies.
They are about family, community, connection....and First Grade Teachers!
STREET SMART:LESSONS FROM A TV ICON --
The doc about Sonia Manzano, aka MARIE from Sesame Street,
is directed by Ernie Bustamante.
At his screening today at the Tucson Film Festival ,
his FIRST GRADE TEACHER showed up to watch his film !!!!!!!
Here is Ernie showing her a photo from first grade!!!!
Experience the fun.
Support your Local Film Festivals!
Tucson Film Festival is happening now thru Sunday at The Screening Room
Come on down!
We just made fresh popcorn!

Wearable art!!!Famous Tucsonan Danny Martin designed the 22nd Tucson Film Festival posterand t-shirt!You can own your ve...
10/10/2026

Wearable art!!!
Famous Tucsonan Danny Martin designed the 22nd Tucson Film Festival poster
and t-shirt!
You can own your very own Danny Martin TFF t-shirt too!
Only $30
ONLY available during this year's Tucson Film Festival!
Come to The Screening Room
Saturday, October 10 12:00pm to 9pm
Sunday, October 11 12:00pm to 9pm.
Buy a Danny Martin TFF t-shirt and become instantly cool!

TODAY!3pm!!!🎬 Documentary Spotlight: “STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon” directed by Ernie Bustamante, is a vibrant p...
10/10/2026

TODAY!
3pm!!!

🎬 Documentary Spotlight: “STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon” directed by Ernie Bustamante, is a vibrant portrait of Sonia Manzano aka “Maria” from Sesame Street, the trailblazing actress who transformed television and inspired generations. After 44 years on TV + winning 15 Emmy® awards, Sonia is now the creator of Alma’s Way, the hit animated TV series for PBS KIDS Featuring interviews with luminaries, original animation, and scripted scenes that blend humor and heart, this inspirational documentary invites viewers to learn once again from this beloved icon.

🎞️ World Premiere Bentonville Film Festival Official Selection HotDocs Cucalorus Sidewalk Film Festivals!

📍Catch the Tucson Premiere + stay for the Q&A with the director Ernie Bustamante on Saturday, October 10 2026 3PM at The Screening Room.



Nalip Org Film Tucson Arizona Public Media Downtown Tucson

10/08/2026

Four TFTV student films have been selected for this weekend’s Tucson Film Festival.

We’re thrilled to see the work of the following student filmmakers on the screen at The Screening Room this weekend:

THE EXCHANGE RATE — Sean Leeman
Friday, October 9 | 5:00 PM

BE STILL, BOONE — Clinton Willis
Saturday, October 10 | 12:30 PM

MF! MEZZO FORTE — Ellen Walker and Ellie Moffet
Sunday, October 11 | 12:30 PM

KAIN TAYO “LET’S EAT” — Caroline Rosen
Sunday, October 11 | 5:00 PM

Congratulations to Sean, Clinton, Ellen, Ellie and Caroline on this exciting recognition of their work. We’re proud to see TFTV represented at one of our hometown film festivals!

Read more: https://tftv.arizona.edu/news/tftv-connects-with-the-tucson-film-festival/

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