Prescott Film Festival 2026 - July 13 to July 18 2026

Planning for the 2026 Prescott Film Festival is officially underway— and we’re celebrating a milestone year.

Mark your calendar for July 13–18, 2026 as we roll out our “Sweet 16” edition: six days of standout independent cinema, international features, documentaries, shorts, and hands-on educational workshops—capped off with a crowd-pleasing, interactive Sing-Along screening of Mary Poppins.

We’re also preparing our next Silent Symphony, with more details coming soon.

Join us for a six days of creative storytelling and cinematic adventure—where new perspectives, bold voices, and unforgettable moments bring our community together to experience films the way they’re meant to be seen: on the big screen.

Festival films and workshops will be presented across three signature venues:

·       Yavapai College – Prescott Campus

·       Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center

·       The newly remodeled Center for Learning and Innovation (YC Prescott Campus)

The six-day lineup also features parties, great food, the Platinum Pass VIP Experience for those who want the full festival treatment, and the opportunity for all audience members to vote for their favorite films – who will win the coveted Audience Choice Award?  

The Prescott Film Festival is a proud creative component of the Film & Media Arts Program at Yavapai College. Film lovers—this is your invitation to dive into the magic of independent cinema in Prescott, Arizona, a summer destination known for its historic downtown, iconic Whiskey Row, vibrant arts culture, and cool, pine-covered high-desert escape.

Spread the word, bring your friends, and come celebrate sixteen years of film with us. See you at the festival!

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  • A professional video or photography studio with lighting equipment, umbrellas, and a white backdrop. There are additional supplies on the floor including a bag and some small items, and the studio is enclosed with curtains and walls.

    Media and Extended Realities Certificate

    This program equips graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the field of digital design and extended realities.

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    Media Production Certificate

    The Media Production Certificate provides hands-on training for producing well-crafted, engaging content across all platforms, including film, television, and social media channels.

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    Media Editing and Post-Production Certificate

    The Media Editing and Post-Production Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the post-production field. Coursework provides hands-on training to create engaging content across platforms, including film, television, and social media.

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    Script Supervisor Certificate

    This certificate prepares students for employment as a Script Supervisor. This hands-on certificate covers the duties and skills of the script supervisor from preproduction through production. This includes knowledge of screenwriting format and structure, breaking down the script, department roles, and the basic language of continuity, including eyelines, space, motion, time, action, and dialogue.

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    Writing for the Screen Certificate

    The Writing for the Screen Certificate focuses on storytelling across media, including podcasting, marketing/sales, social media, video games, VR, citizen journalism, education, YouTube, client-based content, film, and television.

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Film and Media Arts Faculty

Visual Art scholarship applications

Visual, Film, and Media Arts Scholarships Available

A Variety of Scholarships available for first time students, lifelong learners, and art lovers of all types. Scholarships are awareded in April and May each year but applications are accepting on a rolling basis. Please fill out the application by clicking here.

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