August 14-15, 2026
Payson AZ Film Festival Events
Film Deadlines
Nov 1 Opening Date
Dec 31 Early Bird Deadline
March 31, 2026 Regular Deadline
May 15, 2026 Late Deadline
June 15, 2026 Notification Date
Aug 14-15, 2026. Event Date
Luncheon
In 2025 Guest Speakers Bob Boze Bell - publisher-True West Magazine, & Stuart Rosebrook Director-Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott. Compared & contrasted films to "Tombstone" at Rim Country BBQ. Watch for 2026 Luncheon plans!
Film Entries
Click on "FilmFreeway" logo for information on entering your film.
​Categories & Entry Fees:
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Feature Films $40
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Shorts $30
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Commercials $20
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Documentaries $30
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Web-based Content $20
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Animation $20
Cowboy Poetry
Cowboy Poetry Open Mic! Come share your favorite Cowboy poems. Hosted in 2025 at Noleys. A packed house last year featured many locals, sharing their poems and prose. Watch for 2026 Cowboy poetry plans coming soon.
Awards Ceremony
Closing Ceremonies will include Film Awards.
Western Dance
Public dance with a fabulous local country western band. Hosted in 2025 at Macky's Grill. Join fellow film makers and rodeo participants for a fun evening of outdoor western dance. Watch for 2026 Western Dance plans coming soon.