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A Night of The Mentalist
The Sedona International Film Festival is once again proud to present Red Rocks Magic “A Night of The Mentalist” for an encore performance — an extraordinary audience-driven magical experience — on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. This is Sedona’s #1 magic experience!
Mentalist Brett Barry presents his mind-boggling Sedona themed magic show, exploring the incredible power of the mind and the unseen connections we have to one another. Red Rocks Magic is a "sleights of mind" tour-de-force, with extensive audience interaction and this will not be your typical magic show.
The 75-minute journey promises an afternoon of “mind-to-mind” magic and apparent ESP that will leave guests energized, inspired and amazed.
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A Simple Machine
“A Simple Machine” — the award-winning debut feature film from Mark Alan Hoffman — is a deeply human story about economic independence, personal freedom, and the cost of wanting less in a culture built on more.
The film follows Nick Allander (Richard Blackmon), a recent college graduate drowning in debt who quietly dismantles his own life in pursuit of radical frugality and self-reliance, but without telling the woman he loves. What begins as a private experiment in minimalism becomes a reckoning with identity, responsibility, and the meaning of freedom in a market-driven world.
Central to the film’s visual and philosophical language is the bicycle as symbol and instrument. For Nick, the bike becomes both a practical solution and quiet rebellion: a tool of economic independence, mobility without debt, and a form of technology that enhances human agency rather than diminishing it.
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American Doctor
From Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Poh Si Teng, “American Doctor” follows three American physicians — Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian — united by a single oath to save lives.
Dr. Thaer Ahmad is measured and strategic, Dr. Mark Perlmutter is blunt and wears his heart on his sleeve, and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa is media-savvy and prolific. Filmed in unfolding, on-the-ground scenes, the story follows them from a Gazan hospital under siege, to the halls of Congress.
Together they fight to keep a promise to their Palestinian colleagues and patients, to continue the struggle where it matters most: the United States.
After volunteering in besieged hospitals in Gaza, they return home determined to fight for the patients and colleagues they left behind.
"Filled with courage and chaos." — The Hollywood Reporter
"An emotional gut punch of a film." — Screen International
"Dares its audience not to look away." — Variety
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American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with “Zoot Suit” and “La Bamba”, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story.
An auteur emerges from America’s underclass: from migrant farmworker to revolutionary artist, Luis Valdez changed American culture. In the 1960s, his El Teatro Campesino performed on flatbed trucks and helped mobilize workers to win the first farmworker union contract. His “Zoot Suiet” was the first Chicano play on Broadway.
Despite critical rejection that killed the show, he persevered, creating “La Bamba” — a breakout blockbuster that authentically depicted Mexican American life to the world. Now in its 60th year, El Teatro continues to be a beacon for Latino/a creators. This is the story of an artist who gave voice to the overlooked and opened pathways for generations.
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An American in Paris
Northern Arizona University and the Sedona International Film Festival are partnering to present The Classics, a monthly classic film series.
NAU/SIFF Classics will be curated and hosted by School of Communication Professor Emeritus Paul Helford.
The series will continue on Thursday, Sept. 17 with “An American in Paris”.
Gene Kelly dancing to the music of the Gershwins. Vincente Minnelli's dazzling direction. The screen debut of Leslie Caron. Paris transformed into a dream of music, color, dance, and romance. “An American in Paris” (1951), winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, remains one of Hollywood's most spectacular musicals.
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Arsenic and Old Lace
Northern Arizona University and the Sedona International Film Festival are partnering to present The Classics, a monthly classic film series.
NAU/SIFF Classics will be curated and hosted by School of Communication Professor Emeritus Paul Helford.
The series will continue on Tuesday, Oct. 13 with “Arsenic and Old Lace”.
The funniest — and perhaps best — Halloween movie ever! Cary Grant is hilarious, Raymond Massey channels Boris Karloff’s Frankenstein’s Monster, and Peter Lorre is perfect. Directed by Frank Capra, this gleefully macabre comedy follows two sweet, matronly aunts who “help” lonely old gentlemen by spiking their homemade elderberry wine with arsenic.
Cary Grant stars as Mortimer Brewster, a drama critic and playwright who has famously condemned marriage. Returning home to announce his wedding, he discovers his sweet aunts are serial killers who “help” lonely old gentlemen by spiking homemade elderberry wine with arsenic and burying victims in the cellar.
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Battle of Oslo
“Battle of Oslo” tells the true story of Colonel Eriksen, who, on April 9, 1940, sank a German warship approaching Oslo. His decision delayed the Nazi invasion and saved the king and government — yet he was later treated unfairly by a military commission.
While the outcome of the battle is well-known in Norway, the film delves into the lesser-known post-war trials of Eriksen. Confronted by a military commission, he must defend his actions against criticism for his early surrender of the fortress. Eriksen must fight a battle for fame and honor.
The film combines two story lines and thus becomes both an exciting war film and a thriller intertwined.
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BOSAYA: Live in Concert
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present BOSAYA: Live in Concert on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Experience the transformative power of voice with BOSAYA — an independent singer, songwriter, and sound healer based in Washington State.
BOSAYA has been singing since the age of six, trained in choral conducting and pop-jazz vocals, and has been performing for over 20 years. Known for her rare multi-octave voice, she creates deep emotional experiences that open the heart and reconnect people with light.
BOSAYA pays special attention to the frequency of the human voice, believing that conscious sounding is an essential part of life for everyone. Her music has reached #11 on the U.S. iTunes charts, and her song “AYA” has surpassed one million views on YouTube.
“Independent pop artist BOSAYA is reshaping the very act of listening, turning each song into a portal where sound becomes a full-body, full-spirit encounter.” — Broadway World
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Chris Murphy: Live in Concert
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present violinist Chris Murphy: Live in Concert on Monday, Sept. 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Chris Murphy is an international touring violinist, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose powerful live performances blend Americana, Folk, Jazz, Celtic, World music, and improvisation into what he calls a "live film score."
Based in Los Angeles, Murphy performs more than 200 concerts each year throughout the United States and Europe, captivating audiences with expressive violin playing, heartfelt songwriting, and an engaging stage presence.
Whether performing intimate original songs or expansive instrumental soundscapes, Murphy's music explores themes of love, loss, redemption, hope, and resilience.
“Both wily, charismatic performer and fire-breathing virtuoso of the violin, Chris Murphy crams more musical mileage into short set than most players do in an entire tour.” — Future Music Magazine
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Coming Home: The Music of James Taylor
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a very special live concert event “Coming Home: The Music of James Taylor” starring James Gedeon on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
James Gedeon is a singer-songwriter and solo acoustic performer whose intimate tribute show — “Coming Home: The Music of James Taylor” — has been connecting with audiences in listening rooms, theaters, and concert venues across the country.
The concert is an intimate acoustic performance that brings audiences closer to the heart of James Taylor’s timeless songs. With a deep reverence for the music, Gedeon presents these timeless songs in their purest form — capturing the warmth of Taylor’s vocal style and the nuance of his distinctive guitar work, while sharing the stories behind the music in a way that draws audiences in and makes them feel right at home.
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Dance of the Wild
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of “Dance of the Wild” on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 3 and 4 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
The film is returning to Sedona by popular demand after a sold out premiere.
“Dance of the Wild” is an award-winning documentary that takes you on a poetic journey into humanity’s timeless bond and fascination with the wild horse — a connection that mirrors our relationship to nature, spirit, and the deeper layers of the soul.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Chance Foreman, the film takes you through sweeping landscapes, intimate stories, and teachings rooted in natural law. It reveals why wild horses are more than symbols of American heritage — they are sentient, mystical beings whose wisdom is vital to our survival and evolution.
At its heart, the film celebrates the sacredness of Mustangs and the urgent need to protect and honor them as irreplaceable national treasures and profound teachers of the unseen world.
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Darlene Koldenhoven: Live in Sedona
An intimate afternoon of Memoir & Music Concert & Conversation, with audience Q&A moderated by award-winning harpist Peter Sterling
Grammy Award-winning artist Darlene Koldenhoven will present Live in Sedona, an intimate live event blending memoir, music, storytelling, and conversation, on Sunday, Aug. 30, at 4:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theater, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.
The event celebrates the release of Koldenhoven’s new memoir, Put Your Dress Down and Sing, and its companion solo piano album, A Grand Memoir, on August 7. Audiences will experience dramatic and humorous readings from the memoir, live musical selections from the new album, and a reflective onstage conversation followed by audience Q&A.
In addition to being in conversation with Darlene, Award-winning harpist and Sedona resident Peter Sterling will also accompany Darlene on select pieces from her new solo piano album, bringing an added layer of warmth and musical intimacy.
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Deaf
“Deaf” was the big winner at the Berlin International Film Festival last year and has been a hit with festival audiences and critics around the world.
Ángela, a deaf woman, is expecting a child with her hearing partner, Héctor. Ángela's deafness raises concerns during her pregnancy regarding connecting with her daughter. Post-delivery, Héctor supports her as she learns to mother in a society lacking adequate accommodations for the hearing-impaired.
Ángela faces the challenges of raising her daughter in a world not made for her.
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Diamonds
The Italian box office sensation “Diamonds” is getting rave reviews in festivals around the world and from critics and audiences. It is an homage to the movies and to the art of costume design.
A film director calls all his favorite actresses to film a movie set in Rome in the 70s that tells the vicissitudes revolving around a prestigious tailoring. He wants to make a film about women but he doesn’t reveal much: he observes them, takes cue.
He throws them into another era, in a past where the noise of the sewing machines fills a workplace handled and populated by women, where men have minor and marginal roles and cinema can be told from another point of view: the one of costume.
Between loneliness, passions, anxieties, heartbreaking absence and unbreakable bonds, reality and fiction permeate, as well as the lives of the actresses and those of the characters, the competition and the sisterhood, the visible and the invisible.
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Dr. Steve Taubman's Mind Magic
Dr. Steve Taubman is making a Sedona stop with “Mind Magic” live at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 3:00 p.m., presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.
Join Dr. Steve Taubman for an afternoon of laughter and astonishment. Experience this nationally acclaimed mystifying high-energy performance where world-class mentalism and side-splitting comedy meet.
Dr. Steve pulls back the curtain on the psychological mechanics of human behavior, leaving you astonished, entertained, and wanting more. He captivates imagination, casts a shadow of doubt on the limits of reality, and leaves an indelible impression on the soul.
His celebrity fans include Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, John Cleese, Dick Cavett, Sigourney Weaver, Brian Dennehy, and more!
"Best I've ever seen! Truly extraordinary! And I loved our discussion on the subconscious mind. You're a brilliant fellow!" — John Cleese, Monty Python, A Fish Called Wanda
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Fallen Angels by Noël Coward
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the globe for the worldwide premiere of “Fallen Angels by Noël Coward” showing Oct. 22 and 25 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.
Sparkling, dizzying, and deliciously potent, “Fallen Angels” — Noël Coward’s champagne-fresh comedy of bad manners — shocked and delighted audiences at its 1925 premiere. Two upper-class wives, their husbands away for the day, share a few toasts to their pre-marital dalliances — with the same man, who just may be en route from France to visit. Old rivalries and past scandals bubble to the surface in this intoxicating romp from one of theatre’s comedy masters.
Starring Golden Globe-winner Rose Byrne and Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara, with Tracee Chimo, Mark Consuelos (making his Broadway debut), Christopher Fitzgerald and Aasif Mandvi, this new Roundabout Theatre and Tony Award-winning production of ‘pure escapist fun’ (The New York Times) was filmed live on stage.
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Feng E Concert
Prepare to be amazed by Feng E, the viral ukulele phenomenon whose explosive technique and soulful stage presence have wowed audiences worldwide. He is making a Sedona stop on his U.S. tour Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.
After lighting up stages from Los Angeles to New York City, Feng E — the viral ukulele virtuoso from Taiwan — now brings his breathtaking talent to Sedona!
Feng E first stunned the world at just ten years old when his mesmerizing ukulele rendition of Tommy Emmanuel’s Classical Gas went viral. Almost overnight, the young prodigy became an international sensation — appearing twice on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and captivating millions more on Asia’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent.
Since those early viral days, Feng E has evolved into one of the most electrifying young artists in the global ukulele scene. His dazzling performances have graced stages across Singapore, Malaysia, Japan,
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Flagstaff Premiere: In the Company of Wolves
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Theatrikos Theatre Company to bring movies to Downtown Flagstaff!
This series continues on Wednesday, Sept. 2 with the Flagstaff premiere of “In the Company of Wolves: An American Journey” at 7:00 p.m. at Theatrikos Theatre Company.
Academy Award-winner Jeff Bridges narrates this stunning journey, following wolves and other animals as co-travelers through American history — from the shores of England to the birth of the New Republic, and ultimately the colonization of the vast, contested landscapes of the modern American West.
A place where the ensemble doesn't merely walk through history; they trot, lope, stampede, and migrate across it — reminding us that the wild and the domesticated alike have always reflected a deeper story of who we are as a nation, and who we might yet become.
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Flagstaff Premiere: Old Man Lightning
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Theatrikos Theatre Company to bring movies to Downtown Flagstaff!
This series continues on Wednesday, Aug. 19 with a screening of “Old Man Lightning” at 7:00 p.m. at Theatrikos Theatre Company.
“Old Man Lightning” may be the best climbing, comedy, comeback film ever made, with a conservation twist. The film won the Best Climbing Film Award at the Banff International Film Festival and Bilbao Mendi Spain.
Cranky, yet witty bouldering legend John “Verm” Sherman has lost his mojo and is jonesing to regain it. What better way than to climb the world’s most famous boulder problem, Yosemite’s iconic Midnight Lightning? He climbed it 25 years ago, but since then the climb has gotten harder and Verm’s gotten softer due to beerlust and a third-degree burning passion for bird photography.
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Franz
Award-winning director Agnieszka Holland is embarking on her most ambitious project to date, a biopic of the iconic 20th-century Czech writer Franz Kafka.
Conceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic, the film follows the imprint Kafka left on the world from his birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post-WW1 Vienna.
“Franz” will give the audience a brand new perspective on the life of the man behind the literary giant.
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Frequency: The Secret of Everything
Special Screening with Filmmaker Kaia Roman and bestselling author Anita Moorjani
A film about who we are, what we're made of, and how we can harness frequency to transform the world.
Frequency: The Secret of Everything is an urgent exploration into emerging technologies that could fundamentally change how we heal, connect, and thrive.
Filmmakers Kaia Roman and Zappy Zapolin investigate groundbreaking frequency technologies alongside leading scientists, physicians, innovators, and consciousness researchers whose work challenges conventional understandings of health, consciousness, and the nature of reality.
If everything is frequency...
What becomes possible when we learn to work with it?
Featuring influential voices of our time, including Dr. Joe Dispenza, Anita Moorjani, Gregg Braden, Bruce Lipton, Lynne McTaggart, Veda Austin
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Get Your Butt Kicked on Route 66 Party!
Experience the good, the bad and the ugly of Route 66 at a very special “Get Your Butt Kicked on Route 66 Party!” presented by Koz Mraz on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.
Tourists from all over the world pack their bags, hop on planes, and fly thousands of miles just to cruise down two lanes of questionable asphalt dotted with abandoned motels that look like they lost a fight with a tornado? Did nobody tell them about the graffiti-covered ghost towns that scream, “You really shouldn’t be here,” or about the endless junkyards of rusted-out gas stations and vintage cars? Is that somehow considered a photo op?
It’s time to party with Moto Journalist Koz Mraz as he explores the 100th anniversary of a road that dished out overpriced burgers, souvenirs made in China and Hollywood fantasies for decades.
Every ticket includes a Free beer!
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Giant — The Play
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the globe for the worldwide premiere of “Giant — The Play” showing Nov. 19 and 22 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres.
“Giant” — the 5-star critically acclaimed play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl — comes to the big screen. Winner of 3 Olivier Awards including Best Play and a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play (John Lithgow), the production was filmed live in London’s West End ahead of its sold-out Broadway run. The stellar cast includes Aya Cash, Elliot Levey and Rachael Stirling.
A world-famous children’s author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends … It’s the summer of 1983, The Witches is about to hit the shelves and Roald Dahl is making last-minute edits. But the outcry at his recent, explicitly antisemitic article won’t die down.
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Hanging By A Wire
“Hanging By A Wire” is the gripping true story of a daring cable car rescue that captivated the world.
On the morning of August 22, 2023, eight passengers — six of them schoolboys — board a makeshift cable car for what should be a routine commute to school in the mountains of northern Pakistan. Midway across a deep ravine, two of the three supporting cables snap. The gondola lurches violently and comes to rest, suspended more than 900 feet above the ground by a single damaged wire.
What follows unfolds in real time over the course of one harrowing day — a survival ordeal shaped by uncertainty, escalating danger, and the relentless pressure of being watched. The rescue plays out live on national television and social media, captured from every angle: panicked families on the ground, military helicopters battling high winds, fi rst responders scrambling for solutions, drones circling overhead, and footage fi lmed from inside the cable car itself as hours pass and darkness approaches.
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Heaven in Stone and Glass
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the globe for the worldwide premiere of “Heaven in Stone and Glass” showing Sept. 20 and 23 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.
Just beyond the doors of Europe’s Gothic cathedrals, light pours through colored glass, stone soars toward heaven, and something stirs deep within the human soul.
Millions of pilgrims and tourists visit cathedrals each year, sensing in rose windows and sacred imagery a transcendent beauty that the secular world cannot explain.
In “Heaven in Stone and Glass” experience the spirituality of the gothic cathedrals with Bishop Barron. Journey across France to explore sacred mysteries built into the crown jewels of Gothic architecture: Chartres, Notre-Dame, Reims, Amiens, and Saint-Denis.
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How to Divorce During the War
Vilnius, 2022. High-flying executive Marija (Zygimante Elena Jakstaite) chooses the worst possible moment to inform her husband Vytas (Marius Repsys) she wants a divorce: just one day before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Suddenly the couple must navigate the process of separation as it collides with a refugee and mid-life crisis. A struggling film director, Vytas is put into a tight spot by having to move in with his Russophile parents, while Marija struggles to find her footing as the war affects both her business and home life. As the reason for the divorce gradually becomes clear, the dissolution of Marija and Vytas’ marriage creates conflicts and opportunities for both of them, while also affecting their ever-observant young daughter Dovile.
Packed with surprises along with much heartache and soul searching, Andrius Blaževicius’ nuanced and timely family drama skillfully depicts the fallout of a marriage against the backdrop of extraordinary events with humor and compassion.
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I Am
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to continue the ‘Living with Purpose: Why Are We Here?’ film series at the Mary Fisher Theatre — every Thursday in August.
Every human wonders why they are here. There are those who believe we are born with a plan, and that our lives, challenges, and relationships are meant to teach us lessons of compassion, perseverance, and patience. Others believe that life is a random occurrence without meaning. This series explores the meaning of life, and our purpose here on earth.
“I Am” is the third film in the series on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 4:00 p.m.
“I Am” is a thought-provoking documentary by Tom Shadyac, director of “Ace Ventura”, and the “Nutty Professor”. Following a life-changing accident, Shadyac set out on a journey to explore the biggest questions of life. The film features interviews and archival footage with Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama, Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy, Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa.
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In the Living Room Music Series: Dead Quilters Musical
The popular In the Living Room Music Series presents a very special historical encore at the Mary Fisher Theatre on Monday, Oct. 12 at 7:00 p.m., welcoming the talented writers and cast behind the regional hit musical Dead Quilters for an evening of local lore, unforgettable songs, and behind-the-scenes stories.
Conceived and moderated by award-winning songwriter Shondra Jepperson—who also stars in the production as Katie Lee—this unique interactive format breaks down the traditional barrier between stage and seating. Attendees will be encouraged to actively engage by asking questions throughout the night, uncovering how Sedona's colorful, powerful women and iconic historical figures were transformed into a vibrant theatrical experience.
Writers Dev Ross (book) and Shondra Jepperson (lyrics and music) will bring an inside look behind their writing, which blends local history, humor, and rich composition to celebrate the remarkable women who shaped the region.
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In the Living Room Music Series: Gina Machovina
The acclaimed In the Living Room Music Series continues its sensational run at the Mary Fisher Theatre on Monday, Sept. 14 at 7:00 p.m., welcoming the extraordinary talents of regional singer-songwriter Gina Machovina for an intimate evening of music and storytelling.
Hosted and moderated by award-winning songwriter Shondra Jepperson, the series invites music lovers into a conversational space as if you were in your own living room. The upcoming evening highlights Machovina’s captivating artistry, rich musicianship, and the deeply personal inspirations behind her original work. The audience is welcome to connect with the artist by asking questions during the concert, which often uncovers intimate stories.
Sharing her enthusiasm for the upcoming performance, host Shondra Jepperson notes, "Gina Machovina is a phenomenal artist of rare depth and remarkable skill. Her music carries a profound honesty and beauty that completely draws you in."
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In the Living Room Music Series: Lee Zimmer
The popular In the Living Room Music Series continues its sensational run at the Mary Fisher Theatre on Monday, Sept. 28 at 7:00 p.m., welcoming the extraordinary talents of master classical guitarist Lee Zimmer for an intimate evening of music and conversation.
Conceived and moderated by award-winning songwriter Shondra Jepperson, this unique performance format strips away the traditional barrier between stage and seating, offering patrons an inviting atmosphere reminiscent of a gathering right in your own living room. Audiences are encouraged to actively engage by asking questions throughout the evening, fostering a relaxed dialogue that often reveals surprising, behind-the-scenes stories you would never otherwise hear. Audiences will experience Zimmer's decades of mastery, featuring a rich, evocative, and passionate exploration of timeless classical guitar masterpieces.
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In the Living Room Music Series: Ryan Biter
The In the Living Room Music Series keeps the summer heat going at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Monday, Aug. 24 at 7:00 p.m. This month, series creator and award-winning singer-songwriter Shondra Jepperson turns the spotlight on the multi-award-winning Ryan Biter for a night of soulful storytelling and incisive songwriting.
Think of Ryan Biter as a musical powerhouse who commands the stage with the raw, emotional grit of a seasoned troubadour. Biter is an exceptional songwriter whose lyrics are as sharp as they are relatable — a rare talent who knows exactly how to capture the profound humanness of the world around us.
With a sound that is both rootsy and radio-ready, he delivers performances that are equal parts vulnerable, witty, and masterfully crafted. Having spent years refining his craft in Flagstaff and across the Verde Valley, Biter is bringing his distinctively soulful style straight to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre for an unforgettable session.
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In the LIving Room Music Series: Shaeri Richards
The In the Living Room Music Series presents a very special evening at the Mary Fisher Theatre on Monday, Oct. 26 at 7:00 p.m., welcoming Sedona favorite Shaeri Richards for an intimate night of eclectic jazz, pop, and blues featuring her signature keyboard work and vocals.
Conceived and moderated by award-winning songwriter Shondra Jepperson, this unique interactive format breaks down the traditional barrier between stage and seating. Attendees will be encouraged to actively engage by asking questions throughout the concert, uncovering the musical journey and creative inspirations behind Richards' vibrant repertoire.
Known for her memorable improv performances, emceeing, and interviewing filmmakers at the Sedona International Film Festival, Shaeri Richards is also an accomplished documentary filmmaker, a former radio DJ, and a musician who has played in various bands around town over the years.
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Lenora in the Morning Light
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the one-night-only Northern Arizona premiere of “Lenora in the Morning Light” on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Meet the filmmakers! Directors Thor Klein and Lena Vurma will be in Sedona to host the film and do a live Q&A discussion after both screenings.
In the early 1930s, painter Leonora Carrington, a rebel against social expectations, joins the surrealist movement and its iconic figures like André Breton and Salvador Dalí in Paris.
A whirlwind love affair with artist Max Ernst confronts her with her inner demons. During the war, Leonora flees to Mexico and finally empowers herself.
Today Leonora Carrington is one of the highest selling female painters worldwide, next to Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe.
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Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World
If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it. Celebrated bestseller, Pulitzer Prize winner, lover of dogs and long walks in the woods, openly queer but intensely private, Oliver was America’s unlikely contemporary mystic, stalking the ponds and forests of Cape Cod for nearly 50 years in order to open herself — and her readers — to the known and unknowable world.
From a lonely childhood to literary fame, Oliver’s life was shaped by devotion to nature, paying attention, and the long journey toward learning to love and to be loved. Her poems inspire liberals and conservatives, atheists and believers, naturalists and urbanites, speaking directly to contemporary anxieties about attention, presence, and the human relationship with the natural world — issues that feel especially pressing in an era of climate crisis, digital distraction, and social fragmentation.
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Met Live Opera: Così fan tutte
The Met: Live in HD season opens with Mozart’s satirical comedy of fickle young love. Phelim McDermott’s “colorful, inventive” (The New York Times) staging, inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s, sets the uproarious story at a boardwalk amusement park, where the two pairs of lovers at the heart of the tale find themselves on one emotional—and literal—thrill ride after another. Soprano Federica Lombardi and mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey sing Fiordiligi and Dorabella, opposite tenor Duke Kim and baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky as Ferrando and Guglielmo. Bass-baritone Gerald Finley reprises his portrayal of the cynical Don Alfonso, with soprano Ana María Martínez as the witty maid Despina.
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Met Live Opera: La Fanciulla del West
Set during the California Gold Rush, Minnie, the gun-slinging tavern owner with a heart of gold, finds love in the arms of a dashing outlaw. Celebrated British director Richard Jones brings a new production of Puccini’s exhilarating drama of the Wild West to the Met, which marks the company’s first new staging of “La Fanciulla del West” in more than 30 years. Soprano Vida Mikneviciute makes an important Met debut as Minnie, starring alongside tenor SeokJong Baek as Dick Johnson.
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Met Live Opera: Macbeth
Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Baritone Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite soprano Lise Davidsen as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Banquo.
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Met Live Opera: Manon
A masterpiece of the French repertoire, Massenet’s passionate drama follows the young Manon on her journey from Parisian glamour to tragic downfall. Following her radiant performance in Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette” — which garnered raves for “high notes that spun like liquid gold … Sierra touched the operatic firmament” (The New York Times) — superstar soprano Nadine Sierra takes on another alluring French heroine, the irresistible title character of Massenet’s passionate drama, live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide. Leading tenor Matthew Polenzani is her idealistic lover, the Chevalier des Grieux, with rising-star baritone Andrzej Filonczyk as her stalwart cousin, Lescaut, in a breathtaking staging by director Laurent Pelly.
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Met Live Opera: Otello
Verdi’s monumental Shakespearean tragedy follows a triumphant war hero driven to destruction by jealousy and his enemies’ hatred. One of today’s leading dramatic tenors, Brian Jagde, takes on the tour-de-force title role of what many consider the ultimate Italian opera, live to cinemas worldwide. Verdi’s “Otello” also features soprano Ailyn Pérez in her company role debut as the long-suffering Desdemona, alongside baritone Artur Rucinski as the sinister Iago. Michele Mariotti leads the full forces of the Met Orchestra and Chorus in the exhilarating score.
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Met Live Opera: Parsifal
Wagner’s epic final opera, set in a sacred realm of ritual and mystery. A profound philosophical meditation on compassion and reconciliation, this transcendent rendering of a medieval knight’s heroic quest for the Holy Grail returns to the big screen in François Girard’s celebrated production, a “thoughtful and intrepid staging, full of striking imagery” (The New York Times). Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts a cast of Wagnerian superstars, including tenor Piotr Beczala in the title role, mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca as the enigmatic Kundry, baritone Peter Mattei as the ailing Amfortas, bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as the sorcerer Klingsor, and bass Jongmin Park as the wise Gurnemanz.
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Met Live Opera: Samson et Dalila
Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met’s larger-than-life production. Featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera’s most spellbinding tunes, this masterpiece is a feast for the eyes and ears. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts an electrifying cast led by the formidable star pairing of mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley, transmitted live to cinemas worldwide.
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Met Live Opera: Silent Night
Following his smash-hit company debut with “The Hours”, composer Kevin Puts returns to the Met with his Pulitzer Prize–winning opera, inspired by the true events of the 1914 Christmas truce, when soldiers spontaneously set aside the horrors of the First World War and crossed the trenches to mingle, exchange gifts, and sing carols with the enemy. A poignant depiction of shared humanity in the most inhumane circumstances, Puts’s grand, cinematic opera — with a libretto in English, French, and German by Mark Campbell — has been widely acclaimed since its 2011 premiere, hailed as “an overwhelming emotive experience” by The Guardian. The evocative staging by James Robinson takes the audience directly to the battlefields of the Western Front with a star-studded cast, featuring soprano Elza van den Heever and tenors Ben Bliss and Rolando Villazón, conducted by Maestro Dalia Stasevska live from the Met to cinemas worldwide.
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Mistura
“Mistura” has won Best Feature Film awards at numerous film festivals across the United States, including Newport Beach, Sarasota, Durango, Stony Brook and Woods Hole.
A prejudiced Franco-Peruvian woman is forced by financial necessity to open a restaurant in her home after her husband leaves her for another woman. Alongside a Nikkei chef, an indigenous cook and an Afro-Peruvian driver, she discovers Peru’s cultural and culinary diversity during the prosperous yet turbulent Lima of 1965.
Her husband’s betrayal ostracizes her from elite society and leads her to embrace people from the very communities that she was raised to disregard.
Amidst the backdrop of newfound alliances, she embarks on a transformative journey that challenges societal norms and reveals Peru’s authentic identity through a daring culinary venture that celebrates the country’s remarkably diverse cuisine and peoples, igniting a revolution that redefines her life.
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My Underground Mother
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Martin-Springer Institute at Northern Arizona University to present the one-day-only Sedona premiere of “My Underground Mother” on Monday, Sept. 28 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Meet the filmmaker! Director Marisa Fox will be in Sedona to host the film and do a live Q&A discussion after the screening.
Freedom fighter, double agent, femme fatale — Tamar said she was all three. Decades after her death, a page she wrote in a diary from a Nazi-run women’s camp reveals a hidden identity, leading her daughter on a global reckoning with the secrets she took to her grave.
“You think you know your mother until you don’t,” says filmmaker Marisa Fox. Tamar was a New York doctor’s wife who claimed she fled her native Poland on the cusp of World War II and was never a Holocaust “victim”. Twenty years after her death, Fox, a journalist and mother, learns Tamar had a secret identity and chases down leads that span the globe.
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Never Stop Chasing
Storm chaser Reed Timmer and his crew pursue the world’s most powerful tornadoes, confronting danger, friendship, and the personal cost of a life driven by the relentless pursuit of storms in the immersive documentary "Never Stop Chasing".
Reed Timmer pursues a life hunting the world’s most violent weather. Haunted by the tragic death of his mentor, Tim Samaras, in the historic 2013 El Reno tornado, and the sudden loss of his best friend and long-time chase partner, Joel Taylor, Reed’s life on the edge takes a severe emotional toll. Driven by an unshakeable compulsion, he pushes his mind and body to the absolute limit in pursuit of the perfect storm.
Operating the custom-built, armored "Dominator 3," Reed and his eclectic crew—Connor, Mike, Edgar, and "Local Man"—plunge directly into the impact zones of apocalyptic supercells.
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Olmo
From the producers of “Minari” and “Moonlight” comes the next great coming-of-age journey.
Fourteen-year-old Olmo and his family are struggling to make ends meet in 1979 New Mexico. Due to an illness that keeps his father Nestor confined to his bed, his mother Cecilia, his sister Ana, and even he himself must contribute to the daily caretaking responsibilities.
Olmo, in the throes of selfish adolescence, would much rather hang out with his best friend Miguel and try to impress his beautiful next-door neighbor Nina than take care of his dad. And when Nina finally invites him to a party on the day that he’s been left alone with his dad, Olmo will do whatever he can to get out of his duties, embarking on a journey of mischief and chaos.
In his desperate attempt to escape his home life, he will come to realize that the place of his deepest pain is also where he will find solace: with his family.
"Cinema's next great coming-of-age journey." — IndieWire
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Outdoor Film: 10 Things I Hate About You
The Sedona International Film Festival is partnering with The Wilde Resort in West Sedona to present its “Movies on the Move” outdoor film experience — “Wilde Wednesdays” Cinema Under the Stars — every Wednesday in the summer season!
This is the summer of romantic comedies at The Wilde! Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 26 as we present “10 Things I Hate About You” in The Grove Fire Pit Garden at The Wilde Resort and Spa.
There are so many different ways to hate. Count them yourself. In “10 Things I Hate About You”, new student Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) wants to date Bianca (Larisa Oleynik), but her strict dad forbids it unless her abrasive, boy-repellent sister Kat (Julia Stiles) dates too. Cameron bribes "bad boy" Patrick (Heath Ledger) to date Kat so he can date Bianca.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and relax in front of a massive outdoor movie screen. Enjoy food and beverage offerings from The Wilde Resort and fun movie concessions.
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Outdoor Film: 500 Days of Summer
The Sedona International Film Festival is partnering with The Wilde Resort in West Sedona to present its “Movies on the Move” outdoor film experience — “Wilde Wednesdays” Cinema Under the Stars — every Wednesday in the summer season!
This is the summer of romantic comedies at The Wilde! Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 19 as we present “500 Days of Summer” in The Grove Fire Pit Garden at The Wilde Resort and Spa.
In the 2009 romantic drama/comedy “500 Days of Summer” Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer (Zooey Deschanel), suddenly dumps him. He reflects on their 500 days together to try to figure out where their love affair went sour, and in doing so, Tom rediscovers his true passions in life.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and relax in front of a massive outdoor movie screen. Enjoy food and beverage offerings from The Wilde Resort and fun movie concessions.
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Outdoor Film: A Fish Called Wanda
Outdoor films are coming to the Village! The Sedona International Film Festival is partnering with Village of Oak Creek Association to present its “Movies on the Move” outdoor film experience on Mondays throughout the summer.
Join us on Monday, Aug. 17 when we present “A Fish Called Wanda” outdoors at the Village of Oak Creek Association Park, next to the clubhouse.
“A Fish Called Wanda” (1988) was nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one for Best Supporting Actor for Kevin Kline.
British gangster George Thomason (Tom Georgeson) and his hapless aide, Ken Pile (Michael Palin), draft a pair of arrogant Americans, grifter Wanda Gerschwitz (Jamie Lee Curtis) and weapons expert Otto West (Kevin Kline), for a massive diamond heist. When the job goes badly, Wanda attempts to seduce George's stuffy lawyer, Archie Leach (John Cleese), to find out where George hid the diamonds. Meanwhile, Ken repeatedly attempts to kill an elderly woman (Patricia Hayes) who witnessed the robbery.
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Outdoor Film: Bohemian Rhapsody
The Sedona International Film Festival is thrilled to announce that its popular Movies on the Move Outdoor Film Experience is coming to the beautiful Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village on select Tuesdays this summer.
Movie lovers are invited to enjoy award-winning films under the stars in the unique ambience and grandeur of Tlaquepaque’s picturesque courtyards. Experience a memorable outdoor cinema experience in one of Sedona’s most iconic settings.
Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 25 as we present “Bohemian Rhapsody” outdoors in the calle at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It won four Oscars for Best Lead Actor (Rami Malek), Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing and Best Film Editing.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury.
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Outdoor Film: Chef
It’s “Big Screen at Basecamp” as the Sedona International Film Festival partners with Sedona Beer Company for its “Movies on the Move” cinema under the stars outdoor film experience at Basecamp in West Sedona — every Thursday in the summer season!
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 17 as we present “Chef” at Basecamp/Sedona Beer Company at dusk.
“Chef” (2014) is a critically acclaimed comedy-drama and audience sensation. After a controlling owner (Dustin Hoffman) pushes him too far, chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) quits his position at a prestigious Los Angeles restaurant. As he tries to figure out what his next step should be, he finds himself in Miami. Carl joins forces with his ex-wife (Sofía Vergara), best friend (John Leguizamo) and son (Emjay Anthony) to launch a food-truck business, and the venture provides a chance to reignite his passion for cooking — as well as his zest for life and love.
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Outdoor Film: Ghost
Outdoor films are coming to the Village! The Sedona International Film Festival is partnering with Village of Oak Creek Association to present its “Movies on the Move” outdoor film experience on Mondays throughout the summer.
Join us on Monday, Sept. 21 when we present “Ghost” outdoors at the Village of Oak Creek Association Park, next to the clubhouse.
“Ghost” (1990) is a romantic fantasy thriller about a murdered banker whose spirit tries to save his girlfriend with help from a reluctant psychic. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards (including Best Picture). It won two Oscars: Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress (Whoopi Goldberg).
Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) is a banker, Molly Jensen (Demi Moore) is an artist, and the two are madly in love. However, when Sam is murdered by friend and corrupt business partner Carl Bruner (Tony Goldwyn) over a shady business deal, he is left to roam the earth as a powerless spirit. When he learns of Carl's betrayal,
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Outdoor Film: Little Miss Sunshine
Outdoor films are coming to the Village! The Sedona International Film Festival is partnering with Village of Oak Creek Association to present its “Movies on the Move” outdoor film experience on Mondays throughout the summer.
Join us on Monday, Sept. 7 when we present “Little Miss Sunshine” outdoors at the Village of Oak Creek Association Park, next to the clubhouse.
“Little Miss Sunshine” (2006) follows a dysfunctional family on a cross-country road trip. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It won two Oscars for Best Supporting Actor (Alan Arkin) and Best Original Screenplay (Michael Arndt).
The Hoover family -- a man (Greg Kinnear), his wife (Toni Collette), an uncle (Steve Carell), a brother (Paul Dano) and a grandfather (Alan Arkin) -- puts the fun back in dysfunctional by piling into a VW bus and heading to California to support a daughter (Abigail Breslin) in her bid to win the Little Miss Sunshine Contest.
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Outdoor Film: Overboard
It’s “Big Screen at Basecamp” as the Sedona International Film Festival partners with Sedona Beer Company for its “Movies on the Move” cinema under the stars outdoor film experience at Basecamp in West Sedona — every Thursday in the summer season!
Join us on Thursday, Aug. 20 as we present “Overboard” at Basecamp/Sedona Beer Company at dusk.
Oscar-winner Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell team up for this warm and funny, hilarious and touching comedy. While her yacht is stuck for repairs in a small Oregon town, spoiled socialite Joanna Stayton (Hawn) hires local carpenter Dean Proffitt (Russell) to remodel her closet … but then refuses to pay him. So, when she accidentally falls overboard and loses her memory, Dean takes his one chance for revenge. Claiming she’s “Annie” — his old ball and chain — the hunky widower makes her work off her debt by taking care of his house and four unruly children in this laugh-out-loud rags-to-riches romance!
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Outdoor Film: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
It’s “Big Screen at Basecamp” as the Sedona International Film Festival partners with Sedona Beer Company for its “Movies on the Move” cinema under the stars outdoor film experience at Basecamp in West Sedona — every Thursday in the summer season!
Join us on Thursday, Aug. 27 as we present “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” at Basecamp/Sedona Beer Company at dusk.
“Planes, Trains & Automobiles” is a 1987 road trip comedy directed by John Hughes. Easily excitable Neal Page (Steve Martin) is somewhat of a control freak. Trying to get home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his wife (Laila Robins) and kids, his flight is rerouted to a distant city in Kansas because of a freak snowstorm, and his sanity begins to fray. Worse yet, he is forced to bunk up with talkative Del Griffith (John Candy), whom he finds extremely annoying. Together they must overcome the insanity of holiday travel to reach their intended destination.
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Outdoor Film: Rocketman
The Sedona International Film Festival is thrilled to announce that its popular Movies on the Move Outdoor Film Experience is coming to the beautiful Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village.
Movie lovers are invited to enjoy award-winning films under the stars in the unique ambience and grandeur of Tlaquepaque’s picturesque courtyards. Experience a memorable outdoor cinema experience in one of Sedona’s most iconic settings.
Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 29 as we present “Rocketman” outdoors in the calle at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village.
“Rocketman” won both the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. The film was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Picture and won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Taron Egerton.
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Outdoor Film: Spaceballs
It’s “Big Screen at Basecamp” as the Sedona International Film Festival partners with Sedona Beer Company for its “Movies on the Move” cinema under the stars outdoor film experience at Basecamp in West Sedona — every Thursday in the summer season!
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 3 as we present “Spaceballs” at Basecamp/Sedona Beer Company at dusk.
“Spaceballs” (1987) is a sci-fi comedy directed by Mel Brooks with an all-star ensemble cast. It is a spoof of the original “Star Wars” trilogy, along with other pop culture staples like “Star Trek” and “Alien”. In a distant galaxy, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called "Perri-Air." In desperation, Spaceball's leader President Skroob (Mel Brooks) orders the evil Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis) to kidnap Princess Vespa (Daphne Zuniga) of oxygen-rich Druidia and hold her hostage in exchange for air. But help arrives for the Princess in the form of renegade space pilot Lone Starr (Bill Pullman)
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Outdoor Film: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
It’s “Big Screen at Basecamp” as the Sedona International Film Festival partners with Sedona Beer Company for its “Movies on the Move” cinema under the stars outdoor film experience at Basecamp in West Sedona!
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 24 for our final Basecamp film of the season as we present “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” at Basecamp/Sedona Beer Company at dusk.
“Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” (1983) follows the ongoing struggle between the malevolent Galactic Empire and the freedom fighters of the Rebel Alliance. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) battles horrible Jabba the Hutt and cruel Darth Vader to save his comrades in the Rebel Alliance and triumph over the Galactic Empire. Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) reaffirm their love and team with Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams), the Ewoks and the androids C-3PO and R2-D2 to aid in the disruption of the Dark Side and the defeat of the evil emperor.
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Outdoor Film: The First Wives Club
Outdoor films are coming to the Village! The Sedona International Film Festival is partnering with Village of Oak Creek Association to present its “Movies on the Move” outdoor film experience on Mondays throughout the summer.
Join us on Monday, Sept. 14 when we present “The First Wives Club” outdoors at the Village of Oak Creek Association Park, next to the clubhouse.
In the 1996 comedy “The First Wives Club”, three divorced college friends — Annie, Elise, and Brenda ((Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton) — reunite at a funeral. They realize their wealthy ex-husbands left them for younger women, so they team up to exact financial and personal revenge, ultimately reclaiming their independence.
“The First Wives Club” was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score for Sedona Film Festival honoree Marc Shaiman.
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Outdoor Film: The Jerk
Outdoor films are coming to the Village! The Sedona International Film Festival is partnering with Village of Oak Creek Association to present its “Movies on the Move” outdoor film experience on Mondays throughout the summer.
Join us on Monday, Aug. 24 when we present “The Jerk” outdoors at the Village of Oak Creek Association Park, next to the clubhouse.
“The Jerk” — a 1979 comedy directed by Carl Reiner — follows the absurd, hilarious misadventures of Navin R. Johnson (Steve Martin), a hopelessly naive and sheltered white man raised by a poor Black sharecropper family in Mississippi. He heads north to St. Louis to find himself. After landing a job at a gas station, Navin is excited to discover his name printed in the new phone book. This ratification of his existence leads him from one misadventure to another -- as he invents gadgets, dodges bullets, joins the carnival and seeks love in the arms of beautiful Marie (Bernadette Peters).
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Outdoor Film: The Sting
Outdoor films are coming to the Village! The Sedona International Film Festival is partnering with Village of Oak Creek Association to present its “Movies on the Move” outdoor film experience on Mondays throughout the summer.
Join us on Monday, Aug. 31 when we present “The Sting” outdoors at the Village of Oak Creek Association Park, next to the clubhouse.
“The Sting” (1973) — an iconic 1930s-era caper film — was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, winning seven Oscars, including Best Picture. Following the murder of a mutual friend, aspiring con man Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) teams up with old pro Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman) to take revenge on the ruthless crime boss responsible, Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw). Hooker and Gondorff set about implementing an elaborate scheme, one so crafty that Lonnegan won't even know he's been swindled. As their big con unfolds, however, things don't go according to plan, requiring some last-minute improvisation by the undaunted duo.
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Outdoor Film: Young Frankenstein
The Sedona International Film Festival is partnering with Village of Oak Creek Association to present its “Movies on the Move” outdoor film experience on Mondays.
Join us on Monday, Sept. 28 for our final Village film of the season when we present “Young Frankenstein” outdoors at the Village of Oak Creek Association Park, next to the clubhouse.
Mel Brooks’ hit film boasts a sensational, award-winning all-star cast, including Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman and Teri Garr. “Young Frankenstein” was nominated for two Academy Awards.
Respected medical lecturer and neurosurgeon Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather's estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather's experiments with the help of servants Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr) and the fearsome Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman).
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Pierre Bensusan Concert
French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. And now, he is returning to Sedona on his “The Infinite Guitar” world tour Sunday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.
French acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe.
Winner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album "Encore", voted Best World Music Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine readers’ Poll, winner of the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival for his debut album, Pierre is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of the 21st century.
When Michael Hedges titles one of his compositions “Bensusan”, you know that the inspiration behind it must be special, and Pierre Bensusan certainly is. Guitarists from Leo Kottke to Larry Corryel, to Tuck Andress, Tommy Emmanuel, Mark Knopfler.
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Theatre will be closed for a private event.
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Psychic Standup Comedy Night with Karen Rontowski
Returning to Sedona by popular demand! The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Psychic Standup Comedy Night with Karen Rontowski” on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 6:00 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Psychic Standup is a show unlike any other. Karen Rontowski combines her 35 years as a standup comic with her 25 years of tarot reading and the results are predictably hilarious.
Karen has two DryBar Comedy Specials that currently have over 40 million views and has been seen on the Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central, Comics Unleashed, ComedyDotCom as well as Sirius XM Radio.
The show consists of 25-30 minutes of standup and then Karen pulls out the Tarot Cards and takes questions from the crowd. Her incredible improv skills keep the crowd entertained whether they are believers or not. There is something for the serious psychic patron as well as the serious skeptic.
Every show is unique and the future never looked so funny.
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Rita Lim: Make It With You ... Yesterday Once More
Award-winning recording artist Rita Lim makes her Sedona debut with “Make It With You … Yesterday Once More” — a captivating new concert celebrating the timeless music of Bread, The Carpenters & More.
This special concert will take place at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7:00 p.m., presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.
Recognized for her warm, expressive voice, elegant stage presence, and heartfelt storytelling, Rita has established herself as one of today’s distinctive concert artists. A headlining performer at Myron’s at The Smith Center in Las Vegas, she has also appeared at acclaimed venues and performing arts centers across the United States, earning praise for her fresh interpretations of beloved songs and her genuine connection with audiences.
Joined by acclaimed musical director Dave Siegel and special guests Jeanie Carroll and Ashley Fuller, Rita brings new life to the unforgettable melodies that defined a generation.
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Spa Weekend
The new comedy “Spa Weekend” boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau and Anna Faris.
In the spirit of “Bad Moms” and “The Hangover”, “Spa Weekend” is a hilarious and heartfelt comedy about four lifelong friends who realize that somewhere between careers, relationships, families and everyday responsibilities, they have forgotten how to take care of themselves and each other.
Burned out and overdue for a break, the women escape to a luxury spa retreat for what turns out to be an unforgettable weekend dedicated to fun, laughter, and a lot of really bad decisions.
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Sting and Sade in Surround Sound
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with award-winning surround sound composer and producer Koz Mraz for “Sting and Sade in Surround Sound” on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
You will be blown away by this audio/visual 5.1 Surround Sound Music Experience in Sedona’s best sound system, the Mary D. Fisher Theater.
This is a special surround sound audio/visual experience featuring the music of two of the most influential songwriter/performers of 1994!
Both Sting’s “10 Summoners Tales” and “Sade Live” were released in 1994. In the Grammys that year, Sting won Best Male Vocal for "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You," Best Engineered Album and Best Long Form Video”.
Sade also won a Grammy in 1994 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for their hit song "No Ordinary Love." Both British, Sting and Sade worked together on various projects; one being Artists Against Apartheid.
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The Art of Adventure
In 1957, world renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and spirited biologist Bristol Foster embarked on a global expedition in a Land Rover they called “The Grizzly Torque” — a journey that ignited a deep love of our planet and set in motion a powerful story of environmental activism through art and science.
“The Art of Adventure” is an inspiring and deeply human documentary about the extraordinary lifelong friendship between world renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and fearless biologist Bristol Foster. Through their epic 1957 journey around the world — armed with a 16mm camera and an artist’s brush — the film opens a vivid window onto a planet once wild and unscarred and a bond formed through curiosity, courage and love of nature.
At its heart the film weaves together nature, art and activism showing how two very different men fought to protect the natural world: one thought art, the other through science. Now in their 90’s Bob and Bristol still find sanctuary in nature.
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The Cycle of Love Gala Screening, Micro-Shorts Awards and After-Party
Sedona International Film Festival and ILLUMINATE Film Festival presents….
ILLUMINATE Sedona!
Red Carpet Gala Screening
The Cycle of Love • Oneness of Humanity Micro-Short Showcase & Awards • After Party
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 6:30pm
One Ticket. Three Extraordinary Experiences.
• Oneness of Humanity Micro-Short Showcase & Awards
• The Cycle of Love Feature Presentation
• Celebration After Party
Experience the signature event of ILLUMINATE Sedona 2026—an unforgettable evening celebrating the transformative power of conscious cinema.
The ILLUMINATE Sedona! Gala Screening brings together filmmakers, visionaries, industry leaders, and audiences for a night of extraordinary storytelling, inspiring conversations, and celebration. Featuring a global micro-short film competition, a remarkable feature presentation, filmmaker appearances, and a lively after-party, this is the festival's premier event.
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The Frequency of Healing Workshop
Join internationally acclaimed author and spiritual teacher Anita Moorjani for an immersive exploration of healing, consciousness, and the transformative power of living authentically. Discover how the frequency we embody—through our thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and intentions—shapes our experience of health, relationships, and life itself. Drawing on the extraordinary insights from her near-death experience during a coma in the final stages of cancer, Anita shares how releasing fear, self-judgment, and the pressure to be someone other than ourselves can open the door to greater health, freedom, joy, and connection. Through personal stories, practical wisdom, and guided experiential practices, she invites participants to reconnect with their inner knowing, align with the frequency of love, and live more fully and fearlessly. Together, we’ll explore profound questions: What happens after death? How are we connected to loved ones who have passed? What is the true nature of consciousness?
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The Green Realm
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Green Realm” showing Sept. 16 and 17 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Meet the filmmaker! Director, writer and film subject (and Sedona resident) Timothy Smith — along with special guests featured in “The Green Realm” — will be here in person to host the film and Q&A discussion after each screening.
“The Green Realm” is a magical yet real story about Timothy Smith’s spiritual awakening and his connection to the Green Realm (The Fairies). Timothy's awakening led him up to the stars (Venus) where he was greeted by three Magnificent green beings (the one in the middle had a Kings Crown on) and the King telepathically told him to raise his frequency and vibration.
Timothy went through six weeks of spiritual boot camp with his spiritual guides. They showed him three previous past lives … and that he had to heal in order to bring in his gifts from the Universe.
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The Librarians
America’s war on books is more than a war on words.
As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy.
In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQIA+ stories — triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of a large-scale coordinated extremist movement fueling the censorship efforts.
Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work – the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale.
“A different kind of superhero movie.” — The Hollywood Reporter
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The Marching Band
“The Marching Band” was the top award-winning film at the recent Sedona International Film Festival, garnering both the Audience Choice BEST OF FEST Narrative Feature Award and the Directors’ Choice Best International Feature Film Award.
A Cannes premiere and Audience Award Winner at Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, "The Marching Band" was nominated for seven César Awards, including Best Film.
A world-famous orchestra conductor discovers the brother he never knew he had — a school cafeteria worker who plays trombone in a local marching band. Despite their differences, they develop a bond through their mutual love of music. Their reunion sparks a fraternal, musical journey amidst the town's factory closure.
“The Marching Band” is an equally hilarious, inspiring and affecting crowd-pleaser, starring Benjamin Lavernhe and Pierre Lottin.
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The Piano
Writer/director Jane Campion’s brilliant masterpiece “The Piano” has undergone a stunning 4K restoration and being re-released in theatres for a big screen theatrical encore. The film — starring Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, and Anna Paquin — was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It won three Oscars for Best Screenplay (Campion), Best Actress (Hunter) and Best Supporting Actress (Paquin).
Ada — mute since birth — her nine-year-old daughter and her piano arrive to an arranged marriage in the remote bush of nineteenth century New Zealand. Of all her belongings her husband refuses to transport the piano and it is left behind on the beach.
Unable to bear its certain destruction, Ada strikes a bargain with an illiterate tattooed neighbor. She may earn her piano back if she allows him to do certain things while she plays — one black key for every lesson.
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The Rivals of Amziah King
“The Rivals of Amziah King” features an all-star ensemble cast, including Matthew McConaughey, Kurt Russell, Cole Sprouse, Scott Shepherd and newcomer Angelina LookingGlass.
Deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King (McConaughey) herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honey-making operation in town.
When Amziah’s estranged foster daughter unexpectedly returns, Amziah leaps at the possibility to renew connection and create a family business. But the honey game is ruthless, and Amziah’s rivals threaten to destroy everything he has built.
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The Salt Path
Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs star in “The Salt Path” — the profound story of husband and wife Raynor and Moth Winn, who embark on a 630-mile trek after being forcibly removed from their home.
Hoping that in nature they will find solace and a sense of acceptance, they walk through the beautiful but rugged coastline of southwest England — a journey that is exhilarating, challenging, and liberating in equal measures.
“The Salt Path” is a powerful portrayal of home and how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.
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The Storytellers Concert
The Storytellers return to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre for two days of rootsy, bluegrassy musical storytelling on Saturday and Sunday, January 9 and 10, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.
Sedona knows this band. Their headlining concert at the Posse Grounds Pavilion drew raves, they followed it with two shows at the Mary D. Fisher Theater, and a packed 750 seats of the Sedona Performing Arts Center to close out our festival's 31st year.
Beyond Sedona, they've played the Huck Finn Jubilee, Calico Bluegrass Festival, Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, and Desert Bluegrass Festival. They headlined the Prescott Bluegrass Festival and shared a stage with bluegrass legend Peter Rowan at Brookdale. A year-long residency at Treasure Island Casino & Resort in Las Vegas ran 25 shows, and they recently performed for thousands at Dodger Stadium.
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The Tree of Life
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to complete the ‘Living with Purpose: Why Are We Here?’ film series at the Mary Fisher Theatre.
Every human wonders why they are here. There are those who believe we are born with a plan, and that our lives, challenges, and relationships are meant to teach us lessons of compassion, perseverance, and patience. Others believe that life is a random occurrence without meaning. This series explores the meaning of life, and our purpose here on earth.
“The Tree of Life” is the final film in the series on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 4:00 p.m.
The screening will be followed by Q&A discussion with panelists Susan Obijiski (End-of-Life Doula and Author), Elizabeth LeMaster (Pastor, UMC) and Gordon Burton (Chaplain, Northern AZ Hospice).
Written and directed by Terrence Malick, “The Tree of Life” stars Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain. This film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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Third Ear Musical Improv
What happens when eight fearless performers, two brilliant musicians, and an audience full of ideas come together? Nobody knows...and that's exactly the point.
After nearly two years of honing their craft, The Third Ear Musical Improv Troupe takes the stage for their first full-length performance on Wednesday, September 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in Sedona.
The evening will feature a completely improvised 50-to-60 minute Broadway-style musical, along with several shorter musical improv pieces. Every scene, every character, every lyric, every melody, and every harmony will be created on the spot from audience suggestions. Nothing is scripted. It all happens live, once...and never again.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Yavapai County, helping support education, advocacy, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
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Trailblazers
In 1982, brothers Troy and Gil Gillenwater decided to walk across the state of Arizona. Without GPS, mobile phones, or continuous trails, they cobbled together an 810-mile adventure that took over two months and two mules to complete. Little did they know, their trek would be an inspiration for the Arizona National Scenic Trail, now hiked by thousands each year.
That remarkable origin story comes to life in “Trailblazers” — a 40-minute documentary produced by the Emmy Award-winning team at Quantum Leap Productions.
The film premieres on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. The evening benefits the Arizona Trail Association Endowment, supporting the long-term protection, stewardship, and future of the Arizona Trail.
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Victoria Cardona in Concert
Singer/songwriter Victoria Cardona makes her Sedona debut in a special concert at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:00 p.m., presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.
Based out of South Florida, Victoria Cardona is a Cuban American singer/songwriter, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist. Her live looping performances are a sonic and visual experience that take the audience on a ride through the mind of a spontaneous improvisationalist.
With the aid of the Boss RC-600 loop pedal, Victoria stacks intricate layers of guitar, bass, percussion, and vocal harmonies to create a backdrop for smokey, alto vocals and ripping lead guitar.
Victoria’s Cuban roots and familiarity with multicultural music genres provide the inspiration for the strong rhythmic undertone she delivers in conjunction with a harmonic counterpart that fuses elements of jazz, blues, soul, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Caribbean, salsa, and rock ’n’ roll.
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Virginia Woolf's Night & Day
“Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day” features a stellar ensemble cast, including Haley Bennett, Elyas M'Barek, Jack Whitehall, Lily Allen, Sally Phillips, Jennifer Saunders and Timothy Spall.
Passionate astronomer Katharine Hilbery does everything she can to avoid romantic love and marriage.
Fun and contemporary in tone, this refreshing film showcases an ensemble of humorous performances against the ravishing backdrop of London in 1910, advances in science and technology and crumbling Edwardian patriarchy.
Virginia Woolf’s story is as relevant to today as it ever was: women balancing romantic love with careers.
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Vultures Are Vital
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the International Raptor and Falconry Center to present “Vultures Are Vital” at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Most people see vultures and think gross, ugly "scavengers." Few realize they are among the most important birds on Earth.
Join Raptor Ecologist and Master Falconer Dr. Michele Losee, Founder and Executive Director of the International Raptor & Falconry Center, for a presentation celebrating International Vulture Awareness Day and exploring the remarkable world of these most misunderstood birds. Discover how vultures protect human health, prevent the spread of disease, recycle nutrients back into ecosystems and play an irreplaceable role in keeping our environment healthy.
You will meet Druantia, IRFC's Turkey Vulture ambassador, whose incredible story and engaging personality will challenge everything you thought you knew (and felt) about vultures.
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