THE FILM JOURNAL
The 2026 Phoenix Film Festival
Rising from the flames of the desert sun like the mythical creature itself the 2026 Phoenix Film Festival showcased amazing filmmakers, artists, and creatives from around the globe establishing Arizona as a growing hub of the cinematic arts.
These are some of my favorite films from the festival.
Babymoon Screens at the The Chinese Theatre For Indie Night Film Festival
Babymoon Screens at the Historic Chinese Theater for the Indie Night Film Festival, March 28th, 2026.
Award -Winning Screenplay ‘Melancholy’ Continues Rise of Black Storytelling in Arizona
SJ Alexander’s recent FIRST PLACE victory at the Phoenix Film Festival for his short screenplay Melancholy signals the continuing rise of Black storytellers in the southwest and beyond.