“A fabulous way to share films with
everyone...We’re not even halfway
through the day and they’re so
wonderful and inspiring”
- Valarie, J. Amado, AZ
“..Never would I have thought when I
arrived in Arivaca that I would be
attending something like this! I am so
impressed and grateful for the
community here and being exposed to
so many amazing films.”
- Tonia, CA
Think of the Arivaca Film Exhibition as
a visual media ‘gallery’ of hand-picked
independent films of exceptional quality
and presentation - created by filmmakers
here in the southwest - reflecting the
happenings of people, places and things
for us to collectively experience.
Friday Evening – Local Films (March 7
th
6:30-9:00pm):
Our Friday evening program focuses on ‘local’ films and
filmmakers, both in Arivaca and surrounding communities in
order to screen films depicting events, history, local flavour,
personal experiences, nature and experimental digital film.
Filmmakers will have the time to discuss their presented
work. The program is open to suggestion and will evolve up-
until the day of the event itself (see Friday Night’s web-page
under the “Films” tab at top of page).
Saturday Afternoon Documentaries (March 8
th
, 12 Noon -
5:30pm): Our afternoon program is designed to present
independent works that represent the filmmaker’s perception
of the world around them. These documentaries examine
people and places amidst political, environmental, cultural
and economic challenges to preserving authentic ways of
life. These films are chosen to provide the viewer an
experience various realities that others experience both here
in Arizona, the Southwest U.S. and around the world.
Intermission & Pot-Luck Dinner (March 8
th
, 5:30pm): The
heart of our event is the pot-luck dinner which is a fun
opportunity for socializing and relaxing on the picnic tables
outside in the cool March air between the afternoon and
evening programs. If you’re traveling to attend or don’t have
time to prepare something for the pot-luck – don’t worry, we’ll
have extra food! Note: The Community Center has a full
commercial kitchen with refrigeration if needed.
ATTENTION ATTENDEES: For accommodations, dining,
sightseeing, artist's co-op and other attractions, visit our
community web-portal at VISIT ARIVACA or click on the
“LODGING” tab of this website at the top header.
I hope you enjoy perusing this website and learning about
the event and selected films. Feel free to send comments,
questions and suggestions. See you in early March
!
Cheers!
Bart Santello
Arivaca Resident, Digital Filmmaker, Arivaca Film Exhibition Organizer
and curator
info@arivacafilmfestival.com
The Event
Arivaca Independent
Filmmakers Exhibition
Click photos for Google Image Galley from prior events