Panels at the 2024 Arizona International Film Festival
Panel discussions will be happening live on Zoom at 3pm (Arizona time). If you click on the Zoom link and it says the meeting is full, don’t fret! Just go to the Arizona International Film Festival Facebook page where the discussion will also be streaming on Facebook Live.
Friday, April 19, 3pm – Online Panel
WOMEN IN NARRATIVE, DOCUMENTARY & EXPERIMENTAL FILMMAKING
Hear what challenges are overcome and insights gained in the production of their films by women filmmakers attending the Festival. Panelists will include Anna Brenner (The Karamazovs), Lisa Birke (Dawn of Melancholy), Emily Sandifer (In The Valley) and Joy Sela (The Other). Moderated by award-winning filmmaker, Juliana Piccillo (Celluloid Bordello).
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Sunday, April 21, 3:30pm – In-person panel at The Screening Room
MEETING THE OTHER
A lively discussion about the transformative journey of truly meeting “the other”amidst the tensions of conflict and occupation. Filmmaker Joy Sela joins participants Neta Weiner and Samira Saraya, of the acclaimed musical group System Ali, to discuss the ramifications of meeting humans who are the "other." Also a live performance by System Ali.
Wednesday, April 24, 4pm - Online Panel
MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES IN TUCSON - A STORY OF SELF DETERMINATION
Arizona is no stranger to the national political spotlight, and 2010 was no different. Arizona’s bill, HB 2281, banned ethnic studies in what would become a local political battle with Mexican-American Studies in public schools at the epicenter. This battle was the precursor to the Critical Race Theory issue we see across many school boards throughout the nation. This panel will discuss the history of TUSD’s Mexican American Studies and the aftermath. Panelists include Adelita Grijalva, TUSD Board Chair during the MAS controversy and Maria Federico Brummer, current director of MAS Services in TUSD. Moderated by Raul Aguirre, a longtime Tucson Chicano activist.
Thursday, April 25, 3pm – Online Panel
MAKING INDIE FILMS IN ARIZONA
What does it take for an indie filmmaker to make a film in Arizona. Learn about the ups and downs from indie filmmakers Alan Williams (10ft Down) and Steve Anderson (Room 107). Moderated by 2023 Best of Arizona winner , Stacey Cochran (Summerhaven: The Series).
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Friday, April 26, 3pm – Online Panel
WHAT’S UP, DOCS!
Docs come in all shapes and sizes. Meet the documentarians Sonja Bertucci (The Diamond Couple), Joseph Beyer (Marqueetown), and John Jurko II (Rhino Man) who have documented the life story of a married centenarian couple, an community effort to save a theatre marquee, and the rangers who protect the rhino. Moderated by award-winning filmmaker, Juliana Piccillo (Celluloid Bordello).
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Saturday, April 27, 3pm – Online Panel
"THE EVOLUTION OF THE MOTION PICTURE CAMERA…AND THE ONES I GOT TO USE.”
An informative multi-media presentation on the history of the movie camera by Dick Fisher, a veteran cameraman of 40 years and producer/editor of The Brothers McMullen, Grand Prize at the 1995 Sundance Film Festival. Moderated by veteran filmmaker and educator, David Wing.
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