Kelsey Grammer, Julia Stiles and Janeane Garofalo star in film at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “The God Committee” showing July 2-8 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. An official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival, “The God Committee” is a timely medical drama starring Kelsey Grammer, Julia Stiles, Colman Domingo, Janeane Garofalo and Dan Hedaya. An organ transplant committee has one hour to decide which of three patients deserves a life- saving heart. Seven years later, the committee members struggle with the consequences of…
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180 Films from June 12-20; Bob Mackie To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award SEDONA, Ariz. The 27th annual Sedona International Film Festival, rescheduled from its normal end-of-February timeframe to June 12-20 because of the coronavirus pandemic, is offering a big, bold and diverse lineup of films for both reduced-capacity in-theater experiences as well as in-home streaming options. More than half of the nearly 180 films in this year’s lineup are documentary, narrative and animated shorts. That group is complemented by an intriguing, entertaining and compelling list of full-length narratives and documentaries and special events. As a result of the ongoing pandemic,…
Viggo Mortensen stars in and directs acclaimed new film at Mary D. Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “Falling” showing June 4-10 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Falling” features an award-winning ensemble cast, including Viggo Mortenson (who also directed the film), Lance Henriksen, Laura Linney and Terry Chen. John (Viggo Mortensen) lives with his partner, Eric (Terry Chen), and their daughter, Mónica (Gabby Velis), in California, far from the traditional rural life he left behind years ago. John’s father, Willis (Lance Henriksen), a headstrong man…
Pierce Brosnan, Susan Sarandon and Carey Mulligan star in film at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of “The Greatest” on Tuesday, June 1 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Greatest” features an award-winning, all-star ensemble cast, including Susan Sarandon, Carey Mulligan and Pierce Brosnan, as well as Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Johnny Simmons. Love makes us human. The acclaimed drama, “The Greatest”, is centered around a troubled teenage girl, and a family that is trying to get over the loss of their son. Written and directed…
On Saturday, May 29 — Memorial Day Weekend — Anthony Mazzella’s “Legends of Guitar” concert will be rocking the Mary Fisher Theatre in Sedona. Anthony has added new songs to his repertoire so be sure to come hear his latest interpretations of guitar classics. “Legends of Guitar” is a tribute show to famous guitar players and their music. The show features world renowned guitar virtuoso Anthony Mazzella who plays it all live. Legendary guitarists whose music is featured in the show are Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Jimi Page (Led Zeppelin), The Edge (U2), Pete Townsend (The Who), David…
Stunning period piece looks at the influence of the Queen of Romania at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the stunning new period piece “Queen Marie” showing May 28-June 3 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Devastated by the First World War and plunged into political controversy, Romania’s every hope accompanies its queen on her mission to Paris to lobby for international recognition of its great unification at the 1919 peace talks. Princess Marie of Edinburgh was born in 1875, one of Queen Victoria’s countless granddaughters. At the age of…
Al Pacino, Meadow Williams and Thomas Kretschmann star in film at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally” showing May 28-June 3 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally” features an award-winning ensemble cast, including Academy Award-winner Al Pacino, Meadow Williams and Thomas Kretschmann. She was beautiful. She was talented. She was American — and she was tried for treason. She was Axis Sally, and her story has never been told. In 1948, renowned…
Glenn Close gets Academy Award nomination for role in film at Mary D. Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of “Albert Nobbs” on Thursday, May 27 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Albert Nobbs” received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Actress for Glenn Close, Best Supporting Actress for Janet McTeer and Best Achievement in Makeup. The actresses also received Golden Globe nominations in the same categories, and the film garnered a third Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song. Multiple Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated…
Annette Bening, Brian Dennehy, Elisabeth Moss and Saoirse Ronan star in film The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of “The Seagull” on Monday, May 24 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Seagull” boasts a stellar, award-winning ensemble cast, including Annette Bening, Brian Dennehy, Saoirse Ronan, Elisabeth Moss, Mare Winningham, Corey Stoll and Billy Howle, among others. Adapted by Tony-winning playwright Stephen Karam Anton Chekhov’s classic play and directed by Tony-winner Michael Mayer, “The Seagull” explores, with comedy and melancholy, the obsessive nature of love, the tangled relationships between…