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IFP/PHX

Because of its unique location, Phoenix has long been a great place for filmmakers. In the past, producers would bring teams six hours east to work in the city to make something worth putting on celluloid. These days are digital, and Hollywood does come through with projects often enough, but more often, the locals are doing it themselves. One of the great bodies of evidence for this is the existence of the Independent Film Project: Phoenix , a local organization that’s devoted to the filmmaking community in town. It’s also part of a national organization, and the chapters can stay connected to a national scene while maintaining a local focus.

It’s a fine time for it, too, because the recent crunches have indeed affected the big blockbuster film industry. That’s hard news for the big studios, but it leaves a lot of room for independent film, and if there is a time for a renaissance, this might be it. Travelers have always been attracted to the luxury hotels Phoenix offers, and traveling to make a film is usually a pretty spectacular event. The city offers access to both urban and exotic desert locations, and just a few hours north it becomes beautiful forest. Throughout the state there are unusual locations that can offer many inspirational touches for any artist.

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