PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL TO HOST TEEN NIGHT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5th

PHOENIX (March 17, 2014) – The Phoenix Film Festival has announced Teen Night for the festival, to take place on Saturday, April 5^th.  Teen Night will show two classic films for the evening including 1995’s CLUELESS and 2012’s THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER; both films having the central characters/themes involve teenage life. Tickets are $20 and include both screenings and chances to win great prizes. CLUELESS will begin at 5:10 pm; while THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER begins at 7:20 pm.

CLUELESS

A parody of Jane Austen's novel Emma, about Cher, a popular girl who spends her days playing matchmaker, helping friends with fashion choices, advising the new girl at school on a makeover, and looking for a boyfriend.

THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER

Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this is about 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world

The 14th Annual Phoenix Film Festival, occurring this year from its opening night on April 3^rd to its conclusion on April 10th, is rapidly approaching. Continually breaking attendance records since its inception, last years’ festival saw over 23,000 attendees and there are hopes to pull in even more film enthusiasts this year.  The week-long Festival will be held once again at Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theaters located at 7000 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85054. 

If you are a movie lover, this is an event that is not to be missed. Tickets and passes are on sale now and available through the Phoenix Film Festival website www.phoenixfilmfestival.com.  Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Phoenix Film Festival Ticket Center next to the Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theater. Tickets range in price from $13 for a single screening to $300 for a platinum pass.   For more information call 602-955-6444 or go to www.phoenixfilmfestival.com.