Phoenix Film Festival returns March 23-April 2
The Phoenix Film Festival will return for its 23rd annual event Thursday, March 23, through Sunday, April 2, at Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatre.
The festival says it will once again feature a diverse line-up of over 200 films and will host filmmakers from around the world. Additional happenings will include the Party Pavilion, Opening Night, Industry Night, Film Prom and Kids Day.
Universal Pictures release of Renfield starring Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult has been announced as the closing night film, premiering Sunday, April 2, at Harkins Scottsdale 101 at 7:15 p.m.
Renfield is the directed by Chris McKay (THE TOMORROW WAR, and LEGO BATMAN MOVIE) and stars Nicolas Cage, and Nichoals Hoult, and co-stars Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez, and Shohreh Aghdashloo.
Evil doesn’t span eternity without a little help.
In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult (MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, X-MEN Franchise) stars as Renfield, the tortured aid to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Oscar ® winner Nicolas Cage). Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfiedl is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of the Prince of Darkness. If only he can figure out how to end his codependency.
Tickets for Closing Night are available now for $15 per ticket as well as part of the Platinum Pass for $450. Opening Night tickets will also provide access to the party pavilion, featuring food & cocktails prior to the film showing.
