SkyFire film fest debuts
The inaugural SkyFire Environmental Film Festival debuts this weekend across three Valley cities, underscoring rising attendee interest in sustainability-focused programming and venue partners highlighting eco credentials. (kjzz.org)
The festival is scheduled for March 27–29, 2026, with programming spread across Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. (prnewswire.com) Organizers programmed just under 100 films into 22 curated film blocks that include features, shorts, student entries and animated work. (kjzz.org) (filmfreeway.com) “Kuleana,” narrated by Woody Harrelson, is booked as the opening-night feature and “Fork in the Road,” backed by Nick Offerman, closes the festival. (variety.com) (msn.com) Friday and Saturday programming will take place at the ASU Media and Immersive Experience (MIX) Center in Mesa, with Sunday events hosted at the Arizona Science Center, and ticketing listed through Eventbrite/skyfireff. (eventbrite.com) (skyfireff.org) The festival is advertising zero-waste operations, public-transit partnerships and organized service projects as part of on-site sustainability activations. (skyfireff.org) (prnewswire.com) Named partners include Urban Farming Education, the Arizona Composting Council, Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University and Scottsdale Community College, and the festival lists juried awards and student cash prizes totaling $1,500 with winners receiving $500 toward future projects. (skyfireff.org) (filmfreeway.com)
