Forty-five Teams from around Arizona, SoCal, Idaho and NYC beat the 72 Hour deadline and have their films in the hands of the judges. Good luck and we can't wait to announce the Top 20 Films!
TOP 20 PUBLIC SCREENING - THURSDAY, FEB. 27
This very special event takes place Thursday, February 27 at 7p.m. at AMC Arizona Center 24 Theatres (565 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004) in downtown Phoenix.
The 2025 Top 20 Public Screening is now SOLD OUT! **Limited tickets sales at our Will call table may be available or standing room only. **No refunds please.
GUIDELINES
Theme: A Secret Revealed
Line of Dialogue: "Life is full of surprises."
Prop: a Key
RULES
Films must be 1-5 minutes long (credits can extend 30 seconds).
All footage must be shot within the 72 hour time period (locations can be scouted beforehand, animators are allowed to pre-sketch templates/characters).
Filmmakers should secure permission for all locations and any music/songs used within their films.
Adult content such as language, violence and sexual situations is allowed, however, make sure it fits your storyline and enhances your film.
Cast and crew must promise to have fun and become Almost Famous!
SPONSORS
A HUGE thanks to Downtown Phoenix Inc. and the Phoenix Film Office for sponsoring the 2025 A3F Film Challenge. The winning team of this year's film challenge will receive (donated by the Phoenix Film Office) the use of a Phoenix Suns Suite on March 2 vs the Timberwolves. **Includes 9 tickets and 2 parking passes. Food and beverages not included, attendees will be required to provide their names and email addresses.
JUDGES PANEL
Jason Francois - As Assistant A3F Director, Jason brings a wealth of film knowledge and experience to the panel. Jason excels in script-writing, directing and has a technical expertise on a movie set that has translated into several award-winning short films and a feature currently on Netflix.
Amanda Melby - is a professional Actor, Producer and Coach with a long list of credits and achievements in film, television, commercials, industrials, print, voice over and theatre. She also runs Verve Studios for aspiring actors and actresses.
Laurie Love - returns as a judge and brings with her a prolific career as an actress, stuntwoman and producer. Her on-set knowledge and vast experiences combined with muti-faceted roles makes her a perfect judge for this year's competition.
Philip Bradstock - Film Commissioner Phoenix Film Office, grew up in Phoenix and has overseen all aspects of the Phoenix Film Office since 2006. In 2000, Phil worked as a PA on the TV show Suddenly Susan at Warner Bros. Studios and was promoted to a Production Coordinator for Warner Bros. Television.
Nathan Blackwell - Former A3F participant with his team Squishy Studios, Nathan's feature film “The Last Movie Ever Made” won Best Arizona Feature at the Phoenix Film Festival and Arizona Filmmaker of the Year.
Jae Staats - Founded the A3F in 2005 to bring a high-quality and filmmaker-inspired festival to the valley. Jae also runs BallBoy Productions, a local video production company and has collaborated on several award-winning short films and national commercials.