AZDroneFest is a film festival and UAS Expo designed to educate, promote, cultivate and celebrate the art of aerial cinematography in Arizona. The film festival is dedicated to recognizing the best in aerial cinematography in multiple categories. Attached to the film festival is an education expo with industry panel discussions, keynote speakers and workshops for commercial drone pilots, drone enthusiasts and aerial cinematographers to attend. AZDroneFest is owned and organized by USDroneFest, Inc.
AZDroneFest 2022
THE EVENT




AZDroneFest 2022
Film Festival & UAS Expo
Oct. 22, 2022
9:30am - 3:30pm
Grand Canyon University
3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
A FREE FAMILY EVENT
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
- DRONE DEMO
- DRONE RACES
- OBSTACLE COURSE
- VENDORS
AN INDUSTRY EXPO
LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
- KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
- BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- PANEL DISCUSSIONS
- TECH DEMO
AN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
WATCH AMAZING FILMS
- WALK THE RED CARPET
- MEET THE FILMMAKERS
- WATCH ALL THE FILMS
- CELEBRATE THE BEST OF EACH CATEGORY

Early bird VIP Tickets
- Regular Price: $30
- Access to All Sessions, workshops and panels
2022 SCHEDULE
VIP TICKETS Track 1
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Registration
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Keynote Speaker: Mignonne Hollis
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As the founder of Aerospace Arizona Association, Mignonne will discuss the future of the UAS industry
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FPV Drones
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Speakers: Richie Piper, Saunders Staley, and Bowser
FPV drones are shaping the production landscape. With new FPV platforms available, creating new stunning visuals is becoming more accessible.
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Working on Big Productions
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Speakers: John Hebrank, Alex Schreer, Jeremiah Davis, Brandon Main
So you think you're ready to fly your drone for Spieldberg on his next feature? What are the skills and expectations to work on a large set?
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Public Safety and Commercial Drone Use
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Speaker: Luis Martinez, Brian Ramirez, Isabelle Nyroth, Brian Geranen
Drones are being used in many different industries in an array of applications. From first responders to constructions, or inspections drones are impacting our everyday lives.
VIP TICKETS Track 2
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Registration
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Drones for a better environment
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Speakers: Justin Eddinger, Chuck Powell
Today drones are being used in conservation efforts on public lands by assisting in data collection that can inform scientists and land managers to help guide decisions.
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Regulations & Part 107
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Speaker: Greg Reverdiau, Brandon Lugo
Stay up to date on the new FAA regulations and learn the basics of flying legally, including the different regulations for commercial pilots and hobbyist.
FREE Outdoor Expo
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Exhibitors Set up
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Vendor set up time
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Cinelifter Demo
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Spright Demo
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FPV FILM SCREENING & AWARD
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NARRATIVE FILM SCREENING & AWARD
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DJI Matrice 300 Demo
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DJI Matrice 600 Demo
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Spright Demo
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DJI Avata Demo
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LANDSCAPE FILM SCREENING & AWARD
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NEW PILOT FILM SCREENING & AWARD
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STILL PHOTOGRAPHY SCREENING & AWARD
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Cinelifter Demo
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DJI Matrice 300 Demo
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DJI Avata Demo
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DJI Matrice 600 Demo
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ARIZONA FILM SCREENING & AWARD
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SHOWREEL FILM SCREENING & AWARD
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DJI Avata Demo
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Spright Demo
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Cinelifter Demo
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INDUSTRIAL FILM SCREENING & AWARD
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FIRST RESPONDERS SCREENING & AWARD
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DJI Matrice 300 Demo
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DJI Matrice 600 Demo
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FESTIVAL END
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Exhibitors Breakdown
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CATEGORIES
All films must be 5 minutes in length or less and at least 50% must be shot using a drone or UAV (unless otherwise specified).
Films submitted to the "Narrative category" have no length restrictions and can have less than 50% of its shots being aerial shots. Narrative films will be selected based on aerial cinematography only and will be asked to provide a 5 min or less trailer to be used during the screening.
All entries must be through www.filmfreeway.com

Arizona
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $50

Narrative/Documentary
Length: unlimited
Entry Fee: $50

Landscape
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $50

Showreel
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $50

Advertising
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $50

Still Photography
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $50

FPV
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $50

New Pilot
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: FREE

Industrial
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $20

First Responders
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $10
OUR JUDGES
Elena Buenrostro
Women Who Drone
Tom Middleton
Lush Films / BBC
Maxime Pontoire
Emxpi
Matthew Price
11 Loud Productions
JJ Trinidad
Skyecam
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AZDroneFest is governed by our Board of Directors, a group of volunteers dedicated to our mission
Eric Legnon
Board Member - Treasurer

Brandon LeTarte
Board Member
Theresa Maher
Board Member - Vice President
Yasmin Tajik
Board Member
Chris Tinard
Board Member - President
AZDroneFest 2021
2021 WINNERS

22 Weeks
Director: Robert Smith
Country: USA


Love Letter
Director: Stephanie Marie Morales
Country: USA


Sleeping Siren
Director: Devon Foster
Country: USA

2020 WINNERS

The Moon
Director: Saunders Staley
Country: USA

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