New collection from the Arizona Memory Project is a ‘reel’ showstopper

PHOENIX –  Let’s Go to the Movies- A History of the Scottsdale International Film Festival is the newest collection on the Arizona Memory Project from the State of Arizona Research Library. It showcases the annual film festival, which has been a staple of the Arizona entertainment industry since 2001. 

To date, the 10-day Film Festival has presented more than 700 films to over 100,000 people during their 18-year run.  

“The collection will help preserve Scottsdale International Film Festival's legacy and expand the state's rich cultural and educational resources,” said Founder and Executive Director of the Scottsdale International Film Festival Amy Ettinger. She added it is an honor to be a part of the Arizona Memory Project. 

The collection highlights media coverage, promotional materials, program guides and more from the Festival’s history. Let’s Go to the Movies- A History of the Scottsdale International Film Festival will be available indefinitely and can be viewed on any digital device at go.azsos.gov/kns6.

For questions about this or any digital collection, or for cultural institutions interested in sharing collections on the Arizona Memory Project, contact [email protected].

The Arizona Memory Project provides free online access to the wealth of primary sources in Arizona archives, museums, libraries, and other cultural institutions. This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
 

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