The Screening Room- The 22nd Arizona International Film Festival April 12-28, 2013

Friday, April 12 6:00 p.m. CINEMA HOP Opening Night 2013 Swing to ’50s music, jive dancin’, root beer floats and more! - then - Enjoy an indie film of your choice premiering at the Festival. Grand Cinemas at Crossroads, 4811 East Grant Road Admission $8 7:00 p.m. Apio Verde Francesc Morales Brucher, Chile, 2013, 82 min. In Spanish with English subtitles   Faced with the knowledge that her child will not survive birth, a woman struggles against a Chilean political system that forbids abortion. This film explores the pain women experience when the only option is to seek an alternative solution.   Cinematographer Alex Montoya will answer questions after the screening. 7:05 p.m. Escaramuza: Riding from the Heart Bill Yahraus/Robin Rosenthal, USA, 2012, 89 min. In English and Spanish with English subtitles   It’s a daredevil ballet, a tradition arising out of female trick riders during the Mexican Revolution.  In striking costumes, teams of eight women ride sidesaddle while weaving an elaborate pattern in the rodeo ring. Follow Las Azaleas as they celebrate their family traditions, vying to represent the USA at the National Charro Championships in Mexico.   Q&A session with filmmakers follows screening. 7:10 p.m. The Story of Luke Alonso Mayo, USA, 2012, 95 min.   Luke, a young man with autism, takes the advice of his grandfather and proceeds on a quest to “live his own life” and “be a man.” This comedy follows Luke as he seeks both a job and girlfriend despite the judgments of his dysfunctional relatives and the outside world. 7:15 p.m. Zoom! - Tucson’s Late ’50s Rock ‘n’ Roll Record Label    Dan Kruse, USA, 2013, 32 min.   In 1959, Catalina High Schoolers Burt Schneider and Ray Lindstrom attended their school dance to be blown away by classmate Jack Wallace’s performance. Visit filmfestivalarizona.com for more information about the 2013 Arizona International Film Festival.  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! You will get the latest updates, tips, insider info, reviews, specials, contests, discounts, and the opportunity to connect with other fest-goers.

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The Screening Room- 22nd Arizona International Film Festival

GET READY FOR FEST 22! Saturday, March 2, 7:00 p.m.  COMEDY FOR THE PEOPLE!   We need your vote for the funniest comedy shorts! Help us select what comedy shorts should be screened during the 2013 Arizona International Film Festival. Anyone with a sense of humor is invited to participate. Free admissionthis Saturday at the Screening Room, 127 East Congress, downtown. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FEST 22  Are you interested in behind-the-scenes work for the 2013 Arizona International Film Festival? Volunteers are needed for event planning, ticket-taking, merchandise, office work, design, promotions, and much more! Come to the Screening Room, 127 East Congress, for a volunteer orientation meeting: Saturday, March 2, 16, and 30 at 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m. You only have to attend ONE meeting, which will last for one hour. LOOKING FOR SOCIAL MEDIA AMBASSADORS   We are looking for social media savvy volunteers to help promote the 2013 Fest in April! This is a great opportunity to get involved with your community and see some great films from around the world. If you love Twitter and think you might be interested in being on our Event Ambassador Team, contactarizonafilmfest@yahoo.com. TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS   Visit our booth at the Tucson Festival of Books (March 9 & 10) to learn more about the 22nd Festival taking place in April. You can win fun prizes, buy discounted Festival passes, experience our new mobile website and more! Visit filmfestivalarizona.com for more information about the 2013 Arizona International Film Festival.  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! You will get the latest updates, tips, insider info, reviews, specials, contests, discounts, and the opportunity to connect with other fest-goers.

Arizona International Film Festival | The Screening Room | 127 East Congress | Tucson | AZ | 85701

The Screening Room- Presents WHO BOMBED JUDI BARI?

Who Bombed Judi Bari? at THE SCREENING ROOM 127 East Congress ● Downtown Tucson

Friday, January 18, 2013 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2:00 p.m. Admission $8 – $6 for Sunday Matinee Q&A with Producer Darryl Cherney

The Screening Room- The 22nd Arizona International Film Festival ALL ACCESS PASS

The Screening Room- The 22nd Arizona International Film Festival ALL ACCESS PASS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The 22nd Arizona International Film Festival, the longest running and largest film festival in Arizona, will run from April 12 to 28, 2013 at exhibition venues throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona.

Our theme of Bridging Cultures offers Arizona audiences the unique opportunity to experience images and voices from diverse cultures through independent film and world cinema. So be ready for 17 days of exciting innovative films from around the world.

ONE DAY SPECIAL DEAL
You can buy the ultimate gift to the one who loves film
ALL ACCESS PASS
to the 2013 Arizona International Film Festival
at the discounted price of
$78
(a 22% discount for our 22nd Festival)

Your ALL ACCESS PASS will allow you to attend ALL festival screenings,
panel discussions and special events including the Opening Night Celebration.

Also receive our VIP DISCOUNT CARD, good for restaurant discounts during the Festival.
This Special Deal Is For One Day Only
Tuesday, November 27th, 3pm to 7pm
at the Fox Tucson Theatre
17 W Congress Street

Part of the national campaign #GivingTuesday™
with a live remote with KXCI DJs Cathy Rivers and Al Perry… free food… cash bar… and hourly prize raffles. Plus a chance to meet and support arts and cultural groups that make Tucson a vibrant place to visit or call home.

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The Screening Room- Presents The Tucson Progressive Film Festival October 26- 28, 2012

The Screening Room- Presents The Tucson Progressive Film Festival October 26- 28, 2012

Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) Tucson Chapter is teaming up with Tucson MoveOn.org and The Screening Room to host a weekend of progressive films on wide-ranging topics from the Koch Brothers to urban farming.

You can come to one film or buy a weekend pass for only $15 — cheaper than Netflix!
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Friday, October 26, 2012 6:30 p.m.
Former State Senator and PDA Tucson Chair Phil Lopes will introduce the Festival
and welcome everyone.

Friday, October 26, 7:00 p.m.
Heist: Who Stole the American Dream
followed by a discussion led by filmmaker Frances Causey
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Saturday, October 27, 3:00 p.m.
Urban Roots (the Greening of Detroit)
followed by a discussion led by Tucson urban gardeners and a representative
from the Community Food Bank

Saturday, October 27, 7:00 p.m.
Koch Brothers Exposed
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Sunday, Oct. 28, 1:30 p.m.
Cyanide Beach
followed by a discussion led by filmmaker John Dougherty

Sunday, October 28, 2:45 p.m.
Vote
followed by a discussion led by State Senator Paula Aboud

Sunday, October 28, 4:00 p.m.
Laramie Inside Out
followed by discussion led by filmmaker Beverly Seckinger
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Price: $8/film, $10/individual day pass, $15/entire festival.
Buy day passes and festival passes via Pay Pal by going to the PDA Tucson website
and clicking the “Buy Now” link in the right-hand column. Be sure to bring your Pay Pal receipt to The Screening Room as your ticket for admission.

The Screening Room- The Arizona Underground Film Festival Returns for Our 5th and Biggest Year Yet

The Screening Room- The Arizona Underground Film Festival Returns for Our 5th and Biggest Year Yet

The Arizona Underground Film Festival returns for our 5th and biggest year yet, with more mayhem and excitement, and the best of cult and underground cinema.

Single Tickets $7.50; Six-Pack Pass $28; Full Pass $67.

Tickets and passes available online at http://www.azuff.com and at the box office during the Fest. For more info on films including trailers, visit http://www.azuff.com.
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The Screening Room- Kung Fu Double Feature – This Saturday, June 30, 2012

The Screening Room- Kung Fu Double Feature – This Saturday, June 30, 2012

KUNG FU DOUBLE FEATURE at THE SCREENING ROOM 127 East Congress ● Downtown Tucson

6TH AVENUE is the GATEWAY to THE SCREENING ROOM

Turn west on Pennington and park in the Pennington Street Garage

The Screening Room | 127 East Congress | Tucson | AZ | 85701