Phoenix Film Festival 2009

The future is about to collide with the past. Eric, a digital loving executive on a mansion hunting expedition finds himself crossing swords with his realtor, Max, an out of work toon rabbit. Like it or not, Max will make Eric see things through the eyes of an 'Animated American.'

A collection of animated shorts.

A romantic comedy about an unlikely spiritual guru and the woman who sets him straight.

A collection of short films from Arizona College Students showcasing local talent: Cough directed by Sean Hennessy, Day 17 directed by Christopher Price, The Boy Who Drew Cats directed by Kyle Hook, Jared Potter, Valarie Richarme-Grotto, Brandon Rice and Katy Bruk, The Artist directed by Andrew Hendrix, Beautiful Addiction directed by Nick Ramirez, Zulie directed by Erin and Hannah Johnson, Take Out directed by Joe Russo, Making a Hit directed by Steve Briscoe and crew, Music Video: This Is Yous Life directed by Chris Sawiel and John Rhyne, Fragile Things directed by Susanna Morgan, Harmonica Boy directed by Raman Ravindran, Chet Vs. The Elevator directed by Chris DeCicco, Music Video: Place for My Head directed by Nick Wassenberg and Justin Savino, Dweeb directed by Timothy Allen, Clyde Cuts His Deal directed by Johanna Arcand, Music Video: Great Day directed by Daniel Sontag, Hit the Bowl directed by Matt McElroy and Daniel Sontag, Last Call directed by Timothy Allen, I Have Some News directed by Paul DeNigris and crew.

A collection of Arizona shorts.

A collection of Arizona shorts.

This is a collection of films from the 2009 Arizona Student Film Festival. Among the selections are films are made by Grade School and High School students, featuring Short Films, Micro-Short Films and PSA's. Writer’s Block Directed by Jake Cibik Metropolitan Arts Institute I Should Have Stayed in Bed Directed by Jamison Halpin Richard E Miller Elementary Family Outing Directed by Robin Kuo Highland Elementary Car Seat PSA Directed by Paul Ling Horizon High School The Rubik’s Cube Directed by Luke Swindler The Need to Breathe Directed by Josh Waterman Basis Tucson Dream On Directed by Edgar Vazquez Precision Academy Car Seat Safety Directed by Lupita Angeles Tortolita Middle School Hotel San Carlos Directed by Paul Ling Horizon High School The Phoenix Lights Directed by Chelsea Lansford and Ashlyn Carey Bella Vista Private School Protect Your Precious Cargo Directed by Tatum Byrne and Sydney Hahn Bella Vista Private School Mister Majestic! Directed by Chad McGee Fremont Jr. High How to be Safe in a Car Directed by Zoe Simms Highland Elementary Run Over Directed by Caleb Greenwood and Logan Mitchell EVIT Wait Until You’re Older Directed by Jesse Perrotta EVIT Just Breathe Directed by J.C. Henager and Ronnie Vasquez Metropolitan Arts Institute

The Art Institute Showcase is open to all Art Institutes across the country and give students, alumni and faculty an opportunity to submit their work to a national forum. Several categories include "Animation Short", "Live Action Short Film" and "Combined Animation/Live Action Short Film." The best films will be shown and the top films from each category will be recognized during each Showcase screening.