FILM WILL SCREEN AT 32nd ARIZONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
From April 17-28, 2024, the ARIZONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, the state’s oldest celebration of film, will be holding its 32nd annual event.
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Over the course of those three decades, in furtherance of its mission to showcase independent film and honoring the “independent spirit,” the organization has shared some 3,300 films, from 100 countries, with over 176,000 viewers.
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Among the works selected to screen this year, you’ll find DRAGONFLY, an animated short written and directed by Julia Morizawa. This project was inspired by the lives of Julia’s maternal grandparents and the stories her mom shared about growing up on the family farm in Japan.
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Based upon the devastating impact of the Tokyo Firebombing of March 9-10, 1945, this unique work addresses “the generational trauma of war, the power of family, and finding the strength to rise from the ashes.”
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For more information, visit: http://www.filmfestivalarizona.com/
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Our thanks not only to all AIFF, but to our entire production team.
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Written, produced, directed by @juliamorizawa
Animation Director @mmlinero @rolypolymotion
Lead Animator Eva Benitez
Sound Designer Giorgia Garcia-Moreno
Composer Aiko Fukushima
Voice cast @miyakodama @theerikaishii @darksamurai00 @jamestakuleung @kazumiaihara
Executive producers @mrbriansturges @jamesbabbin @jtnorcal @lucasaferrara @dkoltermanjp Christopher Luk
In association with @chimaerafilms @vcmediaorg
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Come witness the magic of our DRAGONFLY!
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To view some of Lucas's other projects, click here: https://linktr.ee/lucasaferrara
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#lucasaferrara @dragonflyshortfilm
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