{"id":2837,"date":"2020-05-11T14:29:30","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T21:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/?p=2837"},"modified":"2020-05-21T17:04:05","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T00:04:05","slug":"5-must-see-independent-films-by-arizona-visual-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/5-must-see-independent-films-by-arizona-visual-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Independent Films by Arizona Visual Artists You Should Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a00d875032c2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ec4f15;color:#ec4f15\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ec4f15;color:#ec4f15\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a00d875032c2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/5-must-see-independent-films-by-arizona-visual-artists\/#LEFT_HOOK_Feature\" title=\"LEFT HOOK | Feature\">LEFT HOOK | Feature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/5-must-see-independent-films-by-arizona-visual-artists\/#Raising_Buchanan_Feature\" title=\"Raising Buchanan | Feature\">Raising Buchanan | Feature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/5-must-see-independent-films-by-arizona-visual-artists\/#June_Heist_Short\" title=\"June Heist | Short\">June Heist | Short<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/5-must-see-independent-films-by-arizona-visual-artists\/#My_Sekret_War_Short\" title=\"My Sekret War | Short\">My Sekret War | Short<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/5-must-see-independent-films-by-arizona-visual-artists\/#Teenage_Badass_Feature\" title=\"Teenage Badass | Feature\">Teenage Badass | Feature<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The state of Arizona, just half a day away from Hollywood, is a climate all its own in the world of film. Independent filmmakers and production teams of all kinds have their roots in the Copper State with many different talents to share. Here are the best five independent films that were created by filmmakers in Arizona.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"vimeo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/349369569\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LEFT_HOOK_Feature\"><\/span>LEFT HOOK | Feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A crime thriller that has been a labor of love for the production team at Illumination Cinema, LEFT HOOK chronicles the story of a loan shark\u2019s life gone from bad to worse. Arizona filmmaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.illuminationcinema.com\/david.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Wayne Young<\/a> served as producer and voice actor for the role of Toby, and his team celebrates the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lefthookmovie.com\/where-to-watch.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">digital release <\/a>\u00a0of this independent film on multiple platforms as of May 16th. Don\u2019t wait \u2014 see it this weekend, wherever you are!<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Raising Buchanan | Official Trailer | World Premiere\" width=\"1278\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q6gsLnAMOkY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raising_Buchanan_Feature\"><\/span>Raising Buchanan | Feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This comedy is a well-loved recent addition to the festival circuits, Raising Buchanan is a comedy chronicling the deeds of a woman who steals the body of a dead president to hold him for ransom. Produced by Amanda Melby\u2019s Cheese Board Productions and written and directed by Bruce Dellis, this film now available to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/detail\/amzn1.dv.gti.96b8ab46-7307-d153-0158-30f1eefa0afd?ref_=imdbref_tt_wbr_pvt_aiv&amp;tag=imdbtag_tt_wbr_pvt_aiv-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rent or buy<\/a> is a great selection for movie night. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixfilmfestival.com\/blog\/2020\/5\/raising-buchanan-movie-review-by-ben-cahlamer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A recent review<\/a> by the team at Phoenix Film Festival gives the scoop on this charming flick!<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"June Heist 2020 Trailer\" width=\"1278\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rSfdiBSgoBk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"June_Heist_Short\"><\/span>June Heist | Short<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This short, written and directed independent film by Phoenix-based filmmaker and student <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm10007431\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Angela Marie Houston<\/a>, is based on the motivations that come from families facing the struggles of poverty. June Heist has already <a href=\"https:\/\/pro.imdb.com\/title\/tt11384644\/details?ref_=tt_awards_summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">won multiple awards<\/a> at festivals and is expected to soon join other UTV Studios productions online!<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"My Sekret War Teaser Trailer\" width=\"1278\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wM-8_6MFf9E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Sekret_War_Short\"><\/span>My Sekret War | Short<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This war drama was written by former refugee and Arizona State University graduate, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rinahajrafilms.com\/?fbclid=IwAR1lUPJFW3cP108zgdSwr0bZ76MliOHjYlAB65ieveRUFA7q1h6axqsTCUo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rina Hajra<\/a>, produced in tandem with Rangelo Productions. The story chronicles the past and present of a child of war, whose actions in the heat of conflict yield tumultuous results on her and those around her, while ten years later she is met with a face from the past. Can\u2019t wait to watch it? See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wM-8_6MFf9E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trailer here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Audition | Teenage Badass movie clip\" width=\"1278\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GARRpLVL3jE?start=21&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teenage_Badass_Feature\"><\/span>Teenage Badass | Feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A \u201cperiod piece\u201d of the not-so-distant year of 2006, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt9762398\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this independent film<\/a> by Common Wall Media tells the tale of a band that gets a chance for a step toward making it big, only to be held back in part by their singer\u2019s own ego. Teenage Badass, written by Arizona State graduate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matthewddho.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthew Dho<\/a>. Yet another film that is coming soon to a computer near you!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Featured Image Credit: Illumination Cinema LLC<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The state of Arizona, just half a day away from Hollywood, is a climate all its own in the world of film. 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