Contigo Movie Night - Featuring "Spare Parts" (2015)
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Chandler International Film Festival is excited to announce its partnership with The City of Chandler for a specialty screening of the critically acclaimed 2015 film, “Spare Parts.” The screening will take place on Sept. 22 at the LOOK Dine-in Cinema (1 W. Chandler Blvd.) in Chandler. The event will include a red carpet, Q&A session with the film’s director and writer, celebrity appearances, and an after-party.
“Spare Parts,” directed by Sean McNamara and written by Elissa Matsueda, tells the inspiring story of four Arizona high school students on their journey to win a prestigious robotics competition. The film, based on a true story of the 2004 Carl Hayden High School robotics team, showcases the power of determination in the face of adversity. The cast includes award-winning actors Jamie Lee Curtis, George Lopez, Carlos Penavega, and more.
The red carpet will begin at 1 p.m. Celebrity guests and notable public figures will be in attendance, including the Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, the film’s director, Sean McNamara, the film’s writer, Elissa Matsueda, the CEO of Si Se Puede, Fredi Lajvardi, and the real-life inspiration for one of the film’s characters, Lorenzo Santillan. Following the screening and Q&A session, attendees can make their way to the after party in the LOOK Bar and Lobby.
AWARD CEREMONY
& GALA DINNER
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“The imagination is the golden pathway to everywhere”- Terence McKenna. The film expands your imagination beyond belief, transforming you to any place or time.
The Chandler International Film Festival (CIFF) began in 2016 with a simple idea to share international films in a local setting. CIFF is proudly located in Chandler, Arizona and is one of the fastest-growing film festivals in Arizona. The festival is dedicated to uniting the community through the film--whether you’re a filmmaker or a casual viewer there is something for everyone.
CIFF will be showcasing over 150 films submitted from all over the world spanning six continents and 35 countries. Independent filmmakers from various countries assemble in Chandler to showcase their films and provide valuable insight into their craft.
The festival is honored to partner with the City of Chandler in connection with the city’s 30th annual Multicultural Festival. The city’s diverse population contributes to the festival’s success.
The ninth annual festival takes place Jan 24th to Feb 2nd, 2025 in Chandler, Arizona, and includes plans to screen more than 150 films in a wide variety of categories. Additionally, there will be an opening night ceremony, educational filmmaking workshops, coffee connections, discussion panels, celebrity appearances, and a closing night awards ceremony dinner gala.
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