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Romantic comedy ‘Take Me Home’ Debuts in Northern Arizona

Sedona International Film Festival’s
Romantic Comedy “Take Me Home”

Don’t miss the Northern Arizona premiere of the delightful romantic comedy ‘Take Me Home‘ presented by the Sedona International Film Festival, with screenings in Sedona, Arizona on February 7th and in Flagstaff on the 8th. Sounds like a perfect Valentine’s date night to me!

We thought it would be the perfect lighthearted, enjoyable and refreshing film to bring in just before Valentine’s Day to celebrate the romantic in all of us. “It has a great cast of characters — played by an extraordinary ensemble cast — a surprising script and a whole lot of heart. – Patrick Schweiss, Film Festival Director

Take Me Home

Thom Colvin isn’t having a good day. After getting turned down by a photography agency, Thom finds his landlord throwing all of his belongings out into the hallway. With no job prospects and no place to sleep, Thom must turn to his recurring last resort: driving his illegal taxicab around the streets of New York. Fortunately for him, Claire Barrow isn’t having a good day either. First she comes home to find her husband flirting with his new secretary, then discovers her estranged father has suffered a heart attack in California. In a frenzy, Claire runs out into the night and hails what she assumes to be a cab. What she gets instead …Read More

Shot on location in thirteen different states, “Take Me Home” features an award-winning ensemble cast including Victor Garber (Titanic, Alias), Cristine Rose (Heroes), Lin Shaye (There’s Something About Mary), Bree Turner (The Ugly Truth), Brennan Elliot (Flight 93), and Amber Jaeger (Solitary).

 Writer/director and the star of the film Sam Jaeger, (best known for his roles in Parenthood and the film Catch & Release), and an eleven person crew set out in an RV from New York City to capture this magical comedy against the backdrop of the American landscape.

Take Me Home” will be shown at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres on Tuesday, February 7th at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm and at Harkins Flagstaff 11 Theatres on Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members ($6 for full-time students), and will be available starting one hour before showtime in the Harkins’ lobbies on the days of the  show. Film Sedona members can purchase tickets in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 2030 West Highway 89A, Suite A3. For more information please visit the Sedona International Film Festival.

Purchased your passes to the Sedona International Film Festival

Sedona International Film Festival
One full week and more than 145 films!
February 18th – 26th, 2012

From features to shorts, documentaries to animation and foreign films to student films, you will be treated to a cinephile’s dream! Join filmmakers, celebrities, industry guests and film buffs from all around the world as Sedona takes center stage with its biggest celebration of film yet! Passes for the 2011 Festival available here! For more information on this Sedona event or to purchase passes please visit the Sedona International Film Festival.

 

 

Sedon Film Festival Presents Brubeck Brothers Quartet

Sedona International Film Festival
World-Renowned, Internationally-Acclaimed Brubeck Brothers Quartet

Just when you think the Sedona International Film Festival can’t get any better they bust out with Wednesday “Jazz Stretch” a cool new event! On Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, the Sedona Film Festival will present the world-renowned, internationally-acclaimed Brubeck Brothers Quartet.

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is an exciting jazz group featuring two members of one of America’s most accomplished musical families, Daniel Brubeck (drums,) and Chris Brubeck (bass & trombone.) Guitarist Mike DeMicco, and pianist Chuck Lamb, complete this dynamic quartet. They have performed at concert series, colleges, and jazz festivals across North America and Europe including the Newport, Detroit, Ravinia, Las Vegas, Sedona, Spokane & Monterey Jazz Festivals.

These versatile musicians also collaborate with orchestras, and in 2006 ignited the Salt Lake City Jazz Festival by playing with the Utah Symphony conducted by Keith Lockhart. With Chris Brubeck’s compositions as a vehicle, the BBQ has joined with chamber groups to collaborate with musicians from the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Russian National Symphony Orchestra. The group’s creativity, technique and improvisation can be heard in their uncompromising music, which reflects their dedication to melody, rhythm, culture and the spontaneous spirit of jazz…Read More

Tickets for the Brubeck Brothers Quartet are only $12 each (or you may use your festival pass or ticket package to reserve your ticket). What, you don’t have your passes or tickets for Sedona International Film Festival yet! Don’t delay, the film festival is the hottest event in Sedona, purchase you tickets today by clicking here!

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“West Sedona Canyon Tour”

Award-winning ‘Hood to Coast’ makes Arizona Premiere in Sedona

Sedona International Film Festival
Arizona Premiere of “Hood to Coast,”

If you are going to be visiting Sedona, Arizona on February 1st and are looking for a little inspiration to get you charged up for the Sedona Marathon taking place on the 4th  make sure to check out the Arizona Premiere of “Hood to Coast

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to team up with the Sedona Marathon to present the Arizona Premiere of “Hood to Coast,” an award-winning documentary playing to rave reviews across the country.A celebration of personal determination and the power of family, “Hood to Coast” proves that you’re never too old or too young to attempt the extraordinary.

“Hood to Coast” follows four teams on an epic journey to conquer the world’s largest relay race. A 67-year-old heart attack survivor returns to conquer the race that nearly killed her, a family in mourning runs to honor the memory of their beloved, a group of film animators test the limits of their athleticism (or lack thereof), and a group of aging jocks show they still know how to have a good time…Read more

The director and producer of the film, Christoph Baaden, will be in Sedona to host the film and conduct a Q&A session after both screenings.

“This film will inspire you to your very core, and meeting Christoph in person will truly make this an evening to remember. You will be filled with the kind of emotions that will make you want to stand up and cheer. It is an honor to partner with the Sedona Marathon and bring such a moving, triumphant film to our city to kick off the big marathon weekend.” – film festival director Patrick Schweiss

 “Hood to Coast” will be shown at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012  at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Admission is only $5 per person or FREE with a donation of non-perishable food items for the Sedona Food Bank. Seats are limited. Tickets can be reserved in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 2030 West Highway 89A, Suite A3. For more information on this Sedona event please visit the Sedona International Film Festival.

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Award-winning drama ‘Take Shelter’ Debuts in Sedona

Sedona International Film Festival
“Take Shelter” premieres in Sedona

Mark your calenders for January 10th & 11th, 2012 for the Sedona and Flagstaff screenings of the Northern Arizona premiere of audience and critical sensation”Take Shelter“. The film will kick off the new year of independent films presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.

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Sedona Events – Jim Curry ‘Take Me Home’ Concert

Jim Curry ‘Take Me Home’ Concert
A Tribute to John Denver

Make your plans today to visit Sedona, Arizona on January 12th, 2012 to attend the Jim Curry ‘Take Me Home’ Concert: A tribute to John Denver. The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Sedona 30 and the National Performing Artists for a series of live concert and performance events, the first show in the series will be on Thursday, January 12th featuring the Sedona debut of world-renowned, international performers Jim Curry and his band with a tribute to John Denver. Special guest Jim Connor,who wrote the gold-record hit “Grandma’s Feather Bed” for John Denver will make an appearance, and comedian Jimmy Travis will open the show with his brand of humor and music.

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Robert Osborne returns to Sedona International Film Festival

Sedona International Film Festival
Robert Osborne Returns for 2012 Festival

Turner Classic Movies’ host Robert Osborne returns to Sedona, Arizona for the fifth straight year for the 18th Annual Sedona International Film Festival! The dapper Osborne will present three classic Hollywood films for special screenings just for Sedona Film Fest audiences.

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Discount Passes for the Sedona International Film Festival

Sedona International Film Festival
Oscar Winners, Familiar Faces, 145 Films Will Fill The Week

If you are planning to visit Sedona, Arizona for the 18th Annual Sedona International Film Festival taking place February 18th through the 26th, 2012 now is the time to buy your festival passes! Advance-sale passes for the weeklong festival and workshops are now available online with 20 percent discounts on most packages ordered before December. 31st, 2011.

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