Upcoming Events
Director's Cut - Screening
Jan 28, 6pm @ Millenium Fandom Bar 900 South Las Vegas Blvd, #140 Las Vegas, NV 89101
We are kicking off 2026 with a collaboration with Millennium Fandom Bar!! This month's Director's Cut is featuring: Life Almost Gone, directed by Axel Knight. We liked it so much we wanted to highlight and share it with the community.
Q&A with the filmmakers to follow the screening.
This event is free to the public.
Find your team
Filmmaker Challenge Meet-Up
Create Your Team
Sep 17, 6pm-8pm @ Hola Habibi 1115 S Casino Center Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Here's your chance to assemble a talented crew for the Filmmaker Challenge! Gather your team and get ready to create an amazing film in just 2 days. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and creativity. Sign up now and let the filmmaking adventure begin!
"WANTED: Cineophiles"
Nov 20, 6 pm - 8pm @ Audio Bar 1020 S 1st St suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Would you call yourself a film buff, a film nerd, a filmmaker, or a film lover?
Then Desert Waves wants YOU! To join us on 20 Nov @ Audio Bar from 6pm - 8pm.
While others are preparing to feast, we are preparing to go hog wild with film factoids and conversations. Let's see if you have the knowledge. We have a fun movie themed game to play to help get the conversation started. Winner will receive a festival pass to all film blocks for next year's film festival.
Happy hour is from 5-7pm, so come early if you want to grab some eats.
Desert Waves Film Festival
Oct 11, Doors Open 12:30pm, Screenings Begin 1pm
Downtown Cinema, 814 S 3rd St, 2nd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101
It's the main event you've all been waiting for - the film festival is finally here! Experience the excitement of the block screening featuring the filmmaker challenge and submissions. Don't miss our special Vegas Filmmaker Spotlight showcasing "Chasing Chasing Amy," complete with a pre-recorded Q&A session to follow. Get ready for a day full of creativity and storytelling!
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Sav Rogers Meet & Greet - Q&A
Industry Mixer
Oct 12, Doors Open 2:30 pm, Q&A 3 pm
Indy Film Factory, 3111 S Valley View Blvd E-127, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Join us for an engaging live podcast Q&A featuring Sav Rodgers, director of "Chasing Chasing Amy." Our host will open the floor to audience questions after the initial Q&A. Don’t miss this chance to connect and network during our industry mixer following the Q&A. Come ready to share your thoughts and make valuable connections!
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