Tucson Film Office

Sundance Just Screened Film Helmed in Tucson
The 2012 Sundance Film Festival recently screened Goats (which was mostly filmed in Tucson) made the cut. This coming-of-age drama/comedy, directed by Christopher Neil, with a nicely subtle screenplay by ex-Tucsonan Mark Jude Poirier, stars David Duchovny, Vera Farmiga, Graham Phillips, Justin Kirk, and Ty Burrell. The Tucson Film Office congratulates everyone involved, and we're proud to have been a part of it. Be sure to check out some images taken on set which have been posted at IMDB, as well as this Wall Street Journal article on the film.

Former Tucsonan Wins Award at Sundance
The Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival went to Tucson's own Kirby Dick (This Film Is Not Yet Rated, Outrage) for his latest hard-hitting documentary The Invisible War, an investigation into sexual abuse in the US military. Our hearty congrats to Kirby and his crew on yet another success in a formidable oeuvre.

Hit PBS Series Uses Tucson Locations, Sounds
The Tucson Film Office assisted Live from the Artists Den when they filmed an Amos Lee concert at the historic Fox Theatre on August 23rd. The show was a huge success, thanks in part to local legends Calexico, who served as backing band on a handful of songs. It was a lovely evening, which you'll see on these still photos captured beautifully by local photographers fotovitamina and C. Elliott. The concert itself will be televised on PBS in the near future.

TFO Helps Chevy Sonic in National Commercial
The Tucson Film Office recently assisted Slim Pictures, along with Greg Gasson of the Tucson-based Sky Diving Stunts, to create this stunning ad for the new Chevy Sonic. The production required weeks of preparation, involving dozens of technicians skilled in handling such an unusual filming assignment, matched in size by the economic impact it brought to southern AZ. Be sure to catch it on TV during the Super Bowl this weekend.

Tucson Filmmaker's New Flick Getting Raves
The new documentary, Heist: Who Stole The American Dream, from Producer/Director --and TFO friend -- Frances Causey is playing at festivals across the country and receiving rave reviews in the process. Most of the post-production of this ground-breaking doc took place in Southern Arizona by talented professionals like Director of Photography Rogelio Garcia, Editor Sarah Sher, Sound Mixer Fred Porter and Colorist Bob Demers. We’re as proud as we can be to see this timely film gets its due. Read more about it here.

UA Student Researches Cult Classic Comedy Filmed in Tucson
The 1987 romantic teen comedy Can’t Buy Me Love, which was filmed entirely in Tucson, has been an audience favorite for almost 25 years. If you're lucky enough to live in Tucson, you can visit the locations of this film (including Tucson Mall and the Winterhaven Neighborhood), which are easy to get to and easy to find. If you’re unable to see these prime locations in person, the next best thing might be a visit to the website set up by UA Media Arts student Reyna Burruel, who has completed tireless weeks of research into which Tucson locations were used in the film and how they look today.

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Casting Call for Student Films
An open casting call will be held Friday, February 17th from 12:00pm-5:00pm and Saturday, February 18th from 10:00am-5:00pm for 26 Individual Student Projects at Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W Anklam Rd., Santa Catalina Bldg., Room CG45. Sides provided OR Bring monologue (shorter than 5 minutes). A variety of roles and talents are needed. All ethnicity, all ages, male and female, SAG or non SAG. Shooting dates will be in March. Filming Locations: TBA-in and around Tucson, AZ. Send an e-mail to: pimafilmstudents@gmail.com for an appointment (walk-ins welcome as well). Headshots & Resumes may be sent to: pimafilmstudents@gmail.com. Call: 520-206-6776 to leave voicemail message. Although there will be no monetary compensation, all hired actors will receive a screen credit and a DVD of their production.

Get Listed with the Tucson Film Office
If you are a local crew member or live in Tucson part-time and are willing to work as a local, you are eligible to be listed in the Tucson Film Office online production manual. If you are not currently listed and would like to be, please e-mail your basic information (name, address, phone number, etc) pcatalanotte@visittucson.org. We now offer free basic listings, as well as upgraded and enhanced listings. To view our online manual, visit the Crew and Resources area of our website. You'll find listings for just about any crew or services you'll need for your next shoot in Tucson.

Jeremy Renner Feature Made in Tucson to Get Special Screening
A one-time-only screening of Ingenious which was filmed entirely in Tucson, will be coming to The Loft Cinema on Thursday, February 9th at 7pm. This delightful comedy/drama (based on a true story) was directed by Jeff Balsmeyer and stars Dallas Roberts (3:10 TO YUMA) as a hapless inventor looking for his next big break, with spot-on supporting roles by Oscar-nominee Jeremy Renner (THE HURT LOCKER) and Ayelet ZurerHowe Gelb gives just the right flavor of the Old Pueblo. You won't want to miss this heartwarming indie feature in what is sure to be a sell-out event.