"A Sacred Pause" was filmed entirely at Selah Carefarm, the world’s first carefarm for traumatic grief. This 30-minute documentary follows the stories of those who come to this sacred place seeking solace, connection, and the strength to keep going. Among them is Erik, a father and farmhand at Selah who is rebuilding his life after the recent murder of his three young children: Joanna, Terry, and Sierra. Now, with his newborn daughter Josie in his arms and his partner Shiloe by his side, Erik walks the fragile path between joy and sorrow, between honoring the dead and loving the living. At the heart of Selah’s vision is Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, who founded the carefarm after the death of her own daughter, Cheyenne, at birth. Guided by her compassionate philosophy, Selah offers no platitudes or quick fixes; simply a space where grief is witnessed, honored, and carried forward with care.

From Executive Producers Javier Bardem and Mark Ruffalo comes “All That’s Left of You” —Jordan's Official Submission for the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film. A deeply moving, multigenerational drama, “All That’s Left of You” follows a Palestinian teenager who gets swept into a protest in the Occupied West Bank and experiences a moment of violence that rocks his family. The film unfolds as his mother recounts the political and emotional threads that led to that fateful moment. Spanning seven decades, the film traces the hopes and heartaches of one uprooted family, bearing witness to the scars of dispossession and the enduring legacy of survival. “A deeply moving epic.” — The Guardian “An emotional portrait of survival.” — The Hollywood Reporter

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is returning to Sedona. For the 12th year, the Sedona International Film Festival is bringing the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain culture to red rock country. This year’s screenings feature the world’s best mountain sport, culture and environmental films, letting you experience the thrill and challenges of the mountain environments that inspire us all. The Sedona tour stop is two nights again this year: Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Each night will feature a different program of films. Audience members can attend either one of the nights or get a package discount to attend both evenings. Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Hot on the heels of the festival that is held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road.

Celebrate the music of Gordon Lightfoot when Eric Elison returns to Sedona with “Celebrating Lightfoot” live in concert. There will be two performances on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 11 and 12 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. “Celebrating Lightfoot” is the Quintessential Gordon Lightfoot Tribute featuring Colorado Entertainer, Eric Elison. They call him “The Lightfoot of The Rockies” for good reason. Elison brings his incredible performance to Sedona for an unforgettable celebration of the music of Gordon Lightfoot. Elison's elegant baritone vocal and spot-on acoustic guitar stylings present Gordon Lightfoot’s treasured songs masterfully. His performances are heartfelt and memorable, leaving audiences feeling fulfilled and joyful.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Monday Movies on Main” on Monday, Feb. 16 with the Cottonwood premiere of “One Ocean Film Tour” at 7 p.m. at Old Town Center for the Arts. The One Ocean Film Tour is a series of ocean-loving films focused on adventure, the aquatic environment and inspirational stories. The tour was created in 2020 with the vision to increase awareness about ocean protection and conservation by sharing films made by people who have dedicated their lives to the ocean and all her glory. One Ocean Film Tour is a spectacular visual journey. Join us and immerse yourself in the mighty power of our One Ocean! One Ocean Film Tour lineup includes: I FEEL YOU In the heart of the abyss, the silent and vital soul of the ocean has preserved the balance between all forms of life for millennia. However, today this balance is gravely threatened by pollution, which advances relentlessly, suffocating the vitality of the ocean's soul.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Theatrikos Theatre Company to bring movies to Downtown Flagstaff! This series continues on Wednesday, Jan. 14 with the Flagstaff premiere of “You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine” at 7:00 p.m. at Theatrikos Theatre Company. “You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine” captures a star-studded tribute to the legendary songwriter, filmed in October 2022 at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. The event brought together acclaimed artists, friends, and family to share behind-the-scenes stories and perform classic songs, honoring Prine's enduring legacy. Prine, widely celebrated as one of history's greatest songwriters, captivated millions of fans and earned the admiration of icons such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, and Bob Weir, amongst many others, are featured in the film performing on the Ryman stage for this special celebration of his life and music.

“Hamnet” is nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Motion Picture of the Year. It is also up for the Oscar for Best Director (Chloé Zhao), Best Actress (Jessie Buckley), Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, Best Casting, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score. From Academy Award-winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, “Hamnet” tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. ”Hamnet” — starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal — is a historical drama exploring the emotional, familial, and artistic consequences of the death of Shakespeare's 11-year-old son, Hamnet, in 1580s England. The film focuses on his mother, Agnes, as she navigates grief while her husband, William, copes by writing Hamlet. The film also stars Emily Watson and Joe Alwyn.

Following the momentum of its successful winter residency, award-winning composer Shondra Jepperson continues the “In the Living Room Music Series” at the Sedona International Film Festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. On Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7:00 PM, the series will feature the versatile talents of local favorite Jerry McFarland. McFarland is a seasoned professional whose career highlights include touring with the legendary Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers. A gifted singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist, Jerry is known for a repertoire that spans decades—from soulful Rhythm & Blues classics to the American Songbook. Now a staple of the Sedona music scene, Jerry brings a lifetime of stories from the road and the studio to this intimate stage.

In this twisty thriller, a tennis coach at a tropical resort finds himself at the center of a missing persons mystery. Tom (Sam Riley) teaches tennis during the day and parties at night. When an enigmatic tourist (Stacy Martin) arrives, Tom is unable to shake the feeling he has met her before. Tension and attraction grow, until her husband (Jack Farthing) disappears, and the police suspect Tom. “An absolutely sizzling Hitchcockian delight.” — The London Standard “Critic’s Pick: A piercing, mesmerizing thriller.” — Variety “Sam Riley is superb in this absorbing summer noir.” — Sight and Sound

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with award-winning surround sound composer and producer Koz Mraz for “Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland in Surround Sound” on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. You will be blown away by this dark room 5.1 Surround Sound Music Experience in Sedona’s best sound system, the Mary D. Fisher Theater. Electric Ladyland is the third and final studio album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Attend this experience with an open mind and prepare to be blown away! Released in1968 this double album was the only record with production solely credited to Hendrix and his most commercially successful album. Released by Reprise Records in the United States it was Jimi’s only album that reached number 1 on the Billboard Top LPs charts, spending two weeks there.

“Dreamgirls” and “Beauty and the Beast” director Bill Condon returns to the movie musical in this dazzling Technicolor-hued fantasy, based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical hit. This visually stunning and emotionally charged adaptation stars Emmy Award-nominee Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, and Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globes Award-nominated superstar Jennifer Lopez. Valentín (Diego Luna), a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina (Tonatiuh), a window dresser convicted of public indecency. The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez). Jointly visualizing the adventure, the men escape the indignities of confinement and their shared experience leads them toward hope, grace and connection.

The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed new production of “Life of Pi” showing in Sedona on Sunday and Wednesday, Feb. 1 and 4. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel. After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors — a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Time is against them, nature is harsh, who will survive? Filmed live in London’s West End and featuring state-of-the-art visuals, the epic journey of endurance and hope is bought to life in a breath-taking new way for cinemas screens. “It will make you believe in theatre. A triumph.” — Sunday Times “Puppetry, projection and magic combine to stunning effect in a superlative stage adaptation.” — The Stage

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to kick off the 2026 season for its Sedona Professional Theatre Company with “Barrymore’s Ghost” live on stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, running Feb. 13-15. “Barrymore’s Ghost” — a one-man play by Jason Miller — stars Chris Mixon, who starred in last season’s “Love Letters”. This production is directed by Carolyn Howarth. “Barrymore’s Ghost” opens up the life of the legendary actor John Barrymore in a unique, theatrical manner. Mr. John Barrymore, or Jack Barrymore or Jake Barrymore, is presented as a ghost haunting an unknown theatre which, at the moment, is in rehearsal for a play. The gods have sentenced Barrymore to this purgatorial existence as penance for his abandonment of the theater and the squandering of his talents in the pursuit of fame, greed and dissipation.

"Cry Wolf" blurs the line between illusion and reality, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along — searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants — as jaw-dropping magic, masterful tap dance, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity, authenticity, and the courage to be seen. "Cry Wolf" promises wonder, laughter, and revelation.

In this two-man musical spoof, a pair of aspiring playwrights perform a backers’ audition for their new, ill-advised project – a big, splashy musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. With an unending supply of enthusiasm, Bud and Doug sing all the songs and play all the parts in their crass historical epic, with the hope that one of the producers in attendance will give them that elusive Broadway contract.

Penelope has been waiting… and waiting… and waiting for her husband, Odysseus, to return from a decade-long war. Given the rest of the soldiers came home years ago – forgive her, but she’s going to need a drink while she tells you about it. With a beautiful folk-inflected pop score backed by an onstage band of strings, piano and drums, Penelope opens up about her loneliness, her son’s disappearance, her suitors, her gods, her faith in her marriage – and ultimately, the faith that she must have in herself. So go ahead and grab a drink, too, and listen to this ancient tale made new: A woman wondering who she is if she’s alone, and discovering that she has been, is and will always be complete – with or without her husband by her side.

"The Belle of Amherst" is a play based on the life of Emily Dickinson. In her Amherst, Massachusetts home, the reclusive nineteenth-century poet Emily Dickinson recollects her past through her work, her diaries and letters, and a few encounters with significant people in her life. William Luce’s classic play shows us both the pain and the joy of Dickinson’s secluded life.

"Tuesdays with Morrie" is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life.

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts Frida, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Met-premiere staging of Frank’s opera, a “confident, richly imagined score” (The New Yorker) that “bursts with color and fresh individuality” (Los Angeles Times).

Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly”, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin.. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph).

After years of anticipation, a truly unmissable event arrives in cinemas worldwide on March 21 as the electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. The momentous occasion also marks the advent of a new, Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon — hailed by The New York Times as “the most visionary opera director of his generation” and the first American to direct an opera at the famed Wagner festival in Bayreuth — as well as Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s first time leading “Tristan und Isolde” at the Met. Mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova reprises her portrayal of Brangäne, alongside bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny, who sings Kurwenal after celebrated Met appearances in Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer and Ring cycle. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes an important role debut as King Marke.

Barcelona-born guitarist, arranger, and composer Oscar Peñas will debut at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, building on the excitement from his well-received trio performance in 2022 at ASU Kerr. There will be one show on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. As a distinguished recipient of the New York State Council of the Arts (NYSCA) for his composition, Oscar's new suite titled "Remote Hoods," showcasing his creative music writing, will premiere in Fall 2026. Before establishing himself in New York City more than a decade ago, Peñas was already a respected figure in the international jazz community. Since his arrival, he has thrived; his music is enriched by influences from classical, jazz, and various other genres, creating a captivating tapestry of intricate improvisation and organic compositions.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global theatrical event: “Othello”, showing March 8 and 12 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Shakespeare’s “Othello” rages to life like never before in a compelling new production starring David Harewood, Toby Jones, Caitlin FitzGerald, Vinette Robinson and Luke Treadaway. Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris with music by PJ Harvey, this epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power, rage and desire. Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen, this is an electrifying star-studded Othello.

What happens when you wake up the morning after leaving the most important rock band of all time? In April 1970, Paul released his first solo album, McCartney, alongside a shocking press release that announced the beloved band had split. When asked what he’d do next, he said his only plan was to grow up. “Man on the Run” captures Paul’s transformative decade in the wake of The Beatles’ break-up. Paul and his wife Linda escaped to a remote farm in Scotland and raised their family while Paul grappled with the reality of making music on his own. He decided to start from scratch, putting together a band called Wings, first with only Linda, and then eventually with an ever-rotating line-up of musicians.

Theatre will be closed for a private event.

The Sedona International Film Festival invites film lovers to an exciting Trailer Night preview event, offering a first look at what’s coming to the 32nd annual Sedona International Film Festival at the end of February. The event will take place Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre and is free and open to the public. Trailer Night will showcase a dynamic sampling of trailers from the upcoming festival, which will feature more than 150 films from around the world. Attendees will get an inside look at the breadth, creativity, and global spirit that define one of the premier celebrations of independent cinema. In addition to the trailers, guests will hear about everything audiences can expect at this milestone festival — including appearances by filmmakers and celebrity guests, along with workshops, parties, receptions, and many other special events that make the Sedona International Film Festival a truly immersive experience.

With no chance at an ordinary life, he lived an extraordinary one. “Standout” tells the inspiring story of Ben Kjar, born with Crouzon Syndrome — a rare craniofacial disorder. From birth, doctors warned that his life would be dominated by limitations, bullying and harsh scrutiny. Despite that prognosis, Ben yearned for an ordinary life free from judgment and harassment. However, each experience of adversity, including relentless bullying and a series of painful surgeries, ignited a fire within him. Wrestling became his proving ground, a place where he learned to transform his facial difference into a source of power. Determined to succeed, he pushed himself relentlessly, breaking through physical, social, and even romantic barriers that once seemed insurmountable. But as unexpected challenges arose and ridicule resurfaced, Ben found himself at a defining crossroads: fade into the background of a “normal” life or fully embrace his difference and boldly stand out.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global theatrical premiere event: “Still Hope” showing Feb. 5-9 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Beloved by her family and raised in a quiet community, 16-year-old Hope finds herself in danger when a new friend is not who he claims to be. Ripped from all she knows and forced into sex trafficking, Hope is stripped of her identity and threatened into submission, surviving years of abuse. Hope finally finds freedom and reunites with the family that never gave up looking for her. Though now safe, she struggles adjusting to her old life as she reconciles with all she’s endured. Hope’s journey is inspired by true stories and powerfully illustrates the courage it takes to find healing after life’s darkest moments.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “The Remarkable Gift of Being Wrong” — A Valentine’s Season Keynote on Conflict, Connection & Conscious Relating by Rachel Weir on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. What if conflict was the doorway to connection? This is the time of year when we celebrate relationships — romantic, familial, professional, and everything in between. And if you’re partnered, you already know this: a healthy relationship doesn’t mean no conflict. It means learning how to navigate conflict skillfully. Most of us were never taught how. In this intimate, provocative keynote, Rachel Weir shares a deeply human story of transformation — one that taught her, in no uncertain terms, that certainty is the enemy of connection. What begins as a moment of righteous clarity takes an unexpected turn, revealing how quickly our need to be right can sever the very intimacy we crave.

“The Voice of Hind Rajab” is nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. Based on true events, “The Voice of Hind Rajab” follows Red Crescent volunteers as they struggle to send an ambulance to rescue a six-year-old girl trapped under fire. Incorporating real-life elements that are as difficult to witness as they are impossible to forget, “The Voice of Hind Rajab” is a harrowing docudrama that makes a powerful appeal to humanity. “One of the best movies of 2025.” — The New York Times “Painfully direct and profound.” — NPR "The most vital film of the decade. An astonishing blend of dramatization and reality." — GQ "No other film this year will get more people talking, or more people crying." — BBC Winner of the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, where it received the longest standing ovation in film festival history, “The Voice of Hind Rajab” has become one of this year’s most acclaimed titles.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present Rick “Wind” Herrera performing his one-man show “Vamos A Reir Un Poco (Let’s laugh a little)” on Saturday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Join Rick as he goes on a funny and heartfelt journey reflecting on his childhood and a new territory he’s never experienced before — fatherhood. Rick takes us through his funny memories of growing up in Brooklyn, New York as he embraced the highs and lows of life. As he goes down memory lane, Rick revisits the anger and abandonment he felt due to not having his father present. Rick is trying to find the silver lining from his trauma before he starts his new phase in life as a father. Through his beautiful narration and colorful characters, he takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions and laughter. So, get ready because Vamos a reir un poco, Let’s laugh a little.

“Women’s Adventure Film Tour” will present a thrilling selection of films that span extreme sports, personal journeys, and boundary-pushing storytelling from across the globe. This year’s program highlights the resilience and creativity of individuals navigating the challenges of both the outer world and their own inner landscapes. We are thrilled to present a program that brings together incredible stories of courage, adventure, and self-discovery. These films represent the spirit of perseverance and the power of women in the outdoors to inspire, entertain, and spark important conversations. This year’s lineup includes a diverse range of films that explore the physical, emotional, and personal journeys of athletes and adventurers.