ABOUT IFP/PHX In 2001, the Phoenix Film Project was created as the filmmakers’ arm of the Phoenix Film Foundation in order to foster an independent filmmaking community from the ground up. In March 2006, the Phoenix Film Project was re-named Independent Feature Project: Phoenix with the unanimous approval of all of the other IFP chapters throughout the country (New York, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Seattle). Independent Feature Project: Phoenix (IFP/PHX) supports and develops the growth of independent filmmaking in Arizona through comprehensive training, networking and exhibition opportunities. Comprehensive training includes programs for student filmmakers (Middle and High School and College), emerging filmmakers and established filmmakers through monthly workshops, panel discussions, day and weekend long intensive seminars and hands-on technical workshops. Prices are kept affordable and presenters are professionals who are respected in their fields of expertise. Topics cover all areas of filmmaking including above the line and to below the line.
Exhibition opportunities include bi-monthly Cinema Lounges showcasing Arizona-made films of all lengths, feature showcase presentations at Harkins Theatres, and short film challenges in the form of the 48-Hour Film Challenge, the Beat the Clock (‘08-‘11) and Four Seasons Film Challenge (‘07-‘08), Quarterly Challenges (‘01-‘05) and SCREEN WARS (‘05-‘07). SCREEN WARS was a televised weekly thirty-minute show on AZ-TV that showcased three-minute short films and provided unprecedented exposure for Arizona filmmakers. The first season ran from April 2005-April 2006 and garnered seven Emmy® nominations and four wins. The second season aired from January - April 2007 and had six Emmy® nominations.
Networking opportunities are incorporated into every event in order to foster collaboration. IFP/PHX also encourages virtual networking through this social website as well as mainstream sites such as Facebook and MySpace.

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