Film Fest Tucson is back, bringing a weekend full of cinematic excitement to the heart of the city. The festival kicks off on Thursday, October 10, and features a diverse lineup of feature films, shorts, and documentaries.
The festival stretches across five downtown venues, including the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral, Fox Theater and Main Gate Square.
Co-director Herb Stratford, a seasoned film festival organizer, is particularly excited about the event’s ability to spotlight Tucson.
“One of the things that’s unique about it is the way that we’re really celebrating Tucson as a site,” Stratford said. “With Film Fest Tucson, we’re shining a light on the community as a whole.”
Stratford, who previously restored the Fox Theater and has worked at the Napa Valley Film Festival, founded Film Fest Tucson to create a high-quality festival in his hometown.
“We bring in a lot of out-of-town directors and guests, so we give them a good Tucson experience,” Stratford said. “Also we hope they come back and film their future projects in Southern Arizona.”