ABOUT FESTIVAL

CIFFI will be screening over 150 films at this annual event and has teamed up with the City of Chandler in their multicultural festival! These unique, creative and diverse films come from passionate, independent global filmmakers bringing novel ideas and varied art forms to the craft. The star-studded, four-day festival will include Red Carpet and Opening Ceremony on Friday, Special World Premiere Shows, Audience Choice Awards and Award Ceremony on Monday. 

FILM AUCTION

Chandler International Film Festival proudly presents The Film Auction Gooroo to conduct the first and only live film action in support of the Film Festival!  For the first time ever, a growing library of remarkable film artists and their motion pictures are available to purchasers for auction bidding and purchase on Film Auction Gooroo.

2 DAYS WORKSHOP

The National Association of Film Schools recognized Dov as “America’s #1 Film Instructor”. For 30 years Mr Simens has worked diligently to bring affordable film education to America and is credited with launching 1,000s of Film Careers, with Oscars® & Emmys®, for Screenwriters, Directors, Filmmakers, Producers and Actors in the Theatrical, Television and Cable Industries.

FILM SCHOOL GRADUATES:
Quentin Tarantino, Will Smith, Queen Latifah, Baz Luhrman (“Great Gadsby”, “Australia”), Damon Wayans, Guy Ritchie (“Lock Stock…”), Edgar Wright (“Baby Driver”), Matthew Vaughn (“The Huntsman”), etc.

FILM MARKET

International Motion Picture Association is proud to host the first Film Market in Arizona in support of the Chandler International Film Festival. In addition to supporting the Film Festival, IMPA Film Market is an event to network with film professionals and sell, finance and acquire films.