“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 6
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 7
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 7
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.
Saturday Evening After the pot-luck dinner, join us at the LaGitana
Bar (Main Street - downtown Arivaca) for socializing and other fun.
ATTENTION ATTENDEES: For accommodations, dining, sightseeing,
artist's co-op and other attractions, visit our community web-portal at
VISIT ARIVACA or ARIVACA.NET or click on the “LODGING” tab of
this website.
I hope you enjoy perusing this website and learning about the event
and selected films. Feel free to send comments, questions and
suggestions. Looking forward to seeing you on March 6
th
& 7
th
!
Cheers!
Bart Santello
Arivaca Resident, Digital Filmmaker & Arivaca Film Exhibition
Organizer
info@arivacafilmfestival.com
The Event
Arivaca Independent
Filmmakers Exhibition
Click photos for Google Image Galley from prior events