Attendance at the four-day 2004 Phoenix Film Festival topped ten thousand, smashing previous records. Winners in the various competition categories were presented at the Festival’s Copper Wing Awards closing ceremonies Sunday Night, April 4, at which actor/director Peter Fonda received a special tribute. Black Cloud, written and directed by former child star and Phoenix-area resident Rick Schroder won three awards; Best Picture Audience Award, Best Acting Ensemble and a Special Jury Pri...

Phoenix Film Festival presents Best Indy FlicksIn less than two weeks, Phoenix Film Festival audiences, will see more of the best of independent filmmaking than ever before, viewing 50 feature and short films. The 12 feature films and six programs of 40 selected shorts will be presented over four days, April 1-4, at the Harkins Cine Capri Theatre Complex in Phoenix. Says Festival Executive Director Chris LaMont, “The nearly 600 films submitted this year, almost double from last year, means w...

The Sundance Channel has joined the 2004 Phoenix Film Festival as the official presenting sponsor for the April 1-4 event. The prestigious channel will provide promotional support for the 2004 Festival over Cox Cable, and will provide special programming for screenings year round by the Festival Insiders group. “It’s great that everyone at the Sundance Channel is excited about this new partnership with a Festival that has achieved credibility within the Hollywood Industry,” states Executi...