Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival

09/12/2023

Thank you to all the people who made it to the Jerome Indie Film and Music Festival and the 1st Craft Beer Experience this weekend. Seeing everyone having fun and meeting so many people made all the hard work that the crew did behind the scene worthwhile. Hope to see you next year.

Thank you Jason Ryan and Toni Ross for your vision that makes this Festival the success it is.❤

09/11/2023

It's time to announce the winning films from the 9th Annual Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival.

Best Narrative Feature
The Ugly Truth

Best Documentary Feature
Finding Courage

Best Director
Finding Courage

Best Music Documentary Feature
Traces of Glory

Best Horror/Suspense
Woman in the Maze

Best Arizona Documentary
Weight of a Feather

Rising Spirit Feature
Finding Courage

Be the Change Feature
Healing Dakota

Best First Time Feature Film
Run Rabbit

SHORTS

Best Narrative Short
The Errand

Best Documentary Short
The Short Life of Trouble: The Legend of G.B. Grayson

Best Arizona Narrative Short
Rivals

Best Music in a Film
Beyond the Lake

Best Production Design Short
Rivals

Best Arizona Documentary
Almost Ancestors

Best Comedy Short
Death by King Cake

Best Horror Short
She's Fine

Rising Spirit Short
Operation Song

Best Music Video
Blue Stocking

Best Narrative Foreign Short
White Donkey, Natasha and I

Best Music Documentary Short
Tie
Footsteps: Journey of a Song and Andes
The Vanishing Strings of the Andes

Be the Change Short Film
Used

Quirkiest Film
Plum Logic

Most Politically Incorrect
Hanging Buddy

Congratulations to all the winning filmmakers!!

09/09/2023

While the actors strike has crimped the flow of new movies, a Scottsdale actor and a Mesa filmmaker will have the chance to present their new feature film next Saturday

09/08/2023

Your VIP Pass to the Festival Awaits! Only 2 Little Daisy Estate Rooms Left!
The festival is on!! We've got just TWO remaining Little Daisy Estate rooms available for the ultimate festival experience this weekend!
Imagine waking up to festival vibes right at your doorstep and being just steps away from all the action!
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the festivities and make unforgettable memories. Grab your spot before they're gone!
Book now, and let's turn your weekend into a festival adventure beyond compare.
📞 Call Toni Ross at 602.434. 4786 to book a room for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights or just 2 nights! For event info, the film schedule, and live musical talents, and to purchase tickets for the fun festivities, go to jeromefilmfestival.com.
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See you at the heart of the action!

09/07/2023

Assistance needed! Denver Williams, a songwriter and filmmaker from Fort Worth, Texas, is flying into Sky Harbor airport tomorrow. He wants to know if anyone is driving to Jerome from the Phoenix area because he would like a ride to the festival.
Denver is currently supporting the release of his latest EP “Sing Along” and his film “Hood Cream” is currently scheduled to show at film festivals in Arizona, Colorado and in Texas. His film, Hood Cream, screens at the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival on Saturday, September 9th at 3:05pm.
**Please contact him at 817.933.6881 if you can help him out. Thanks guys!! See you soon!

09/05/2023

Join us for a jaw-dropping documentary in a league of its own! "Finding Courage" is the riveting story of a former Chinese Communist Party journalist now in exile as she grapples with the challenges of life in America while seeking justice for her sister's tragic murder at the hands of the Chinese authorities. With undercover footage and exclusive interviews, this film will leave you breathless.
Don't miss this powerful journey of resilience and truth at our festival this Saturday the 9th at 5:10 PM in Liberty Theatre.
The festival is this weekend! For more event info, the film schedule, and to purchase tickets go here: jeromefilmfestival.com

09/04/2023

Gripping Cinematic Experience Alert! 🐰🐰
Prepare to be on the edge of your seats with Rabbit one of our featured films at the festival. This compelling drama/thriller unravels a mysterious cult conspiracy entwined with the Catholic Church. 🔍
Expect heart-pounding suspense, shocking revelations, and superb performances that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.
Don't miss this electrifying masterpiece this Saturday at 7 pm in Liberty Theatre– secure your tickets now if you haven't already! Go to jeromefilmfestival.com for more event info, the film schedule, and to purchase tickets.

09/04/2023

Reason #5 of the 21-day countdown: We keep things fresh. It can be easy for events to become stale and predictable, so we switch things up every year. At the 2021 festival we had RPM Orchestra score a silent film in the Bartlett Hotel Ruin, but this year we're going to have the theatre troupe Shakesbeer perform their version of A Midsummer Night's Dream in the same place.

Now less than a week away!! If you haven't purchased tickets click here: Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival (jeromefilmfestival.com)

09/03/2023

Prepare for an emotionally charged cinematic experience! "The Ugly Truth" takes you into the idyllic world of a Berlin villa, but secrets and complexities unravel when a friend's daughter arrives. This gripping film explores the profound human journey and the unexpected twists life can bring. Don't miss this powerful storytelling at our festival!

Playing Friday Sept 8th at 2:15 PM in Spook Hall. We are less than a week away! Have you purchased your tickets? For more info like the film schedule and events and to get tickets, click here: https://www.jeromefilmfestival.com/

09/02/2023

Rave Reviews: Movie fans and filmmakers alike love the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival!

Reason #6 of the 21-day countdown: "I know it's weird to give five stars [out of five stars] for everything , but I would give ten if I could. Jerome Indie Film Festival was one of the best festivals I've ever been to. Great programming, wonderful people, perfect communication, awesome venues and a lot of fun. If you miss this festival you REALLY MISSED A LOT."

-Bradford Uyeda, Filmmaker

Only one week away!! If you haven't purchased tickets click here: Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival (jeromefilmfestival.com)

09/02/2023

🐾 Join us for a heartwarming cinematic journey at the festival! "Healing Dakota" is a powerful film that tells the inspiring tale of a courageous K9's battle with PTSD and the incredible healing process. Get ready to be moved and inspired by the strength and resilience of our four-legged hero.
Playing Friday Sept 8th at 12:30 PM in Spook Hall. We are less than a week away! Have you purchased your tickets? For more info like the film schedule and events and to get tickets, click here: https://www.jeromefilmfestival.com/

09/01/2023

09/01/2023

Championing Entrepreneurship: Our Festival Shines with Independent Business Support! (Too bad this old ruin in Jerome didn't get the same.)
Reason #7 of the 21-day countdown: Jerome is absent of corporate businesses, as only independent owners can set up shop in the town. Our festival mirrors these values. We don't accept big budget Hollywood films, and we've had exclusively independent sponsors and partners throughout our nine years of festivals.
Only one week away!! If you haven't purchased tickets click here: Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival (jeromefilmfestival.com)

08/31/2023

✨ Tonight is the night we shine on PBS! ✨ We're beyond excited to share our interview, where we dive into the heart and soul of our festival. Tune in and catch all the festival magic, inspiring stories, and what makes this event an absolute must-attend!
📣Airing tonight at 5 and 10 on cable channel 8 or watch it online here: https://azpbs.org/watch-azpbs-live/
Please share and spread the word friends!

08/31/2023

Great article about our Writer/Director Justin Rose by his hometown newspaper The Gilbert Independent .
Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival is in our sights!!
Fire Up Justin!! 🐰🔥🐰🔥🐰

https://www.yourvalley.net/gilbert-independent/stories/gilbert-based-filmmaker-making-a-splash-at-festivals,420036

Able Baker Brewingthe Unofficial Brewery of Run Rabbit.

08/31/2023

Beyond Entertainment: Join Us for a Festival Packed with Networking Delights!
Reason #8 of the 21-countdown: Networking opportunities abound at our festival! Actors, producers, directors, cinematographers, and even salty sound guys are thrown in together, starting with our opening night party on Thursday, September 7th. The networking opps only continue with our Java with the Filmmakers every morning, our Wicked Wild West Cinema Train, our Saturday night Prohibition Eve Gala, our Craft Beer Experience, and our awards ceremony on Sunday, September 10th.
Don't have tickets yet? Get them here: Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival (jeromefilmfestival.com)