Patrick Schweiss

SIFF looks at 2026 festival’s impact from theatergoers

After the red carpet has been rolled up and the end credits have rolled on hundreds of the world's best independent movies, the dollars spent remain circulating in Sedona's economy. The 32nd annual Sedona International Film Festival wrapped up its...

Locally shot short film on bullying debuts

Local artist Amy Waddell has been a writer-for-hire for a while. “I’m primarily a fiction and screenwriter, but I had been writing animation in Paris,” she said. “I’d been writing on a show called ‘PJ Masks,’ which is a kids...

Council gives initial approval to Sedona International Film Festival’s Western Gateway proposal

Sedona International Film Festival Executive Director Patrick Schweiss got an early Christmas miracle: A unanimous vote, by the Sedona City Council on Thursday, Dec. 18, the final day of their annual retreat, to start moving forward with SIFF’s development...

Local arts groups receive state grants

A one-time legislative appropriation of $2 million in support of Arizona’s arts and culture sector reached communities throughout the state with a recent announcement of grants awarded to nonprofit organizations, festivals and arts learning programs.On Aug. 21, the Arizona...

‘Movies on the Move’ to screen at VOCA Park

Film Festival’s “Movies on the Move” roadshow is expanding its popular outdoor screening of Hollywood’s most beloved crowd-pleasers into the Village of Oak Creek with weekly Tuesday night screenings in the Village of Oakcreek Association Park, formerly known as...

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Republicans vie to unseat AZ secretary of State

Kolodin, Swoboda debate election integrity, voter rolls Arizona Secretary of State Republican candidates, Arizona State Rep. Alexander Kolodin  and Gina Swoboda, the former chairwoman...

Chili judges exchange barbs

Tuesday cook-off includes at least 1 good judge The chili's on with the second annual Sedona Area Veterans Community &...
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