Prescott Guide invites movie fans to the Prescott Film Festival in Prescott

Prescott Guide invites you to visit the Prescott Film Festival and experience all that Prescott has to offer.
The Prescott Film Festival was started for people who love and appreciate great cinema. Prescott Guide invites movie fans in Prescott to attend the exciting Prescott Film Festival.

The Beginning
The Prescott Film Festival got its start as a series of monthly screenings at the Frontier Village Theaters, and then went on to hold its first official festival in 2010. The earliest festivals screened in several venues including the Elks Opera House, Prescott Mile High Middle School, Prescott Center for the Arts, and the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center.

The Traditions
As the festival has developed, many film festival traditions have been observed like pairing shorts with features, just like films used to be presented in the cinema. Filmmakers interact with the audience, either in person or via the internet, sharing their thoughtful concepts and personally answering questions. There are also free workshops during the week. Some of the workshops are designed for filmmakers, while others are for film fans.

The History
Prescott itself has a long history in film production, beginning in 1912 with the production of The Cringer. The Lubin Film Company studio was opened in July of 1912, and filmmaker Tom Mix often came to Prescott, staying at Prescott’s well-known Hotel Vendome. Between 1912 and 1918, over 100 movies were filmed in the Prescott area!

The Prescott Film Festival serves as a means of showcasing the Prescott area to 21st Century filmmakers, inviting them to “Everybody’s Hometown”. Whether you are a filmmaker or film fan, the Prescott Film Festival is here to entertain, educate and continue to make Prescott the place where filmmakers hone their craft.

Prescott Guide hopes that you will attend the exciting Prescott Film Festival in Prescott.  If you have questions about Prescott or you’d like to learn more about all Prescott has to offer, visit Prescott Guide at http://www.prescottguide.com.

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